Riverside Overview

Riverside Research is an independent National Security Nonprofit dedicated to research and development in the national interest. We provide high-end technical services, research and development, and prototype solutions to some of the country's most challenging technical problems. All Riverside Research opportunities require U.S. Citizenship.

Position Overview

Riverside Research is seeking a full-time Foreign Language Research Analyst (Chinese) to work in Dayton, OH. Our Foreign Language Research Analysts source, translate, organize, analyze, and summarize information on topics of interest to our customer. In the course of their research, they will translate foreign language text, audio files, or video clips. They prepare reference documents, draft research papers, and present findings in formal briefings.

Responsibilities

Source, translate, organize, analyze, and summarize information on topics of interest from foreign research publications, peer-reviewed journal articles, papers, audio files, or video clips
Prepare reference documents, draft research papers, and present findings in formal briefings; populate databases with key information
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Top Secret clearance with SCI adjudication
Bachelor's Degree in International Affairs, Area Studies, Economics, Intelligence Studies, or any science, technology, engineering or mathematics discipline
Minimum six (6) years of relevant experience
Intermediate to advanced language proficiency in Chinese (Mandarin)
Experience with web-based research
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Self-motivated, independent, detail-oriented, responsible team player

Desired Qualifications:

Master's Degree in International Affairs, Area Studies, Economics, Intelligence Studies, or any science, technology, engineering or mathematics discipline
Knowledge of Chinese political, military, and/or university systems
Knowledge of and/or experience with Chinese culture
Experience conducting research in technical areas in Chinese
Experience conducting research as part of a team

Strong briefing skills with experience presenting material in a public forum

Global Comp

$91,000 - $125,000 This represents the typical compensation range for this position based on experience, location and other factors.

Closing Statement

Riverside Research Institute is a not-for-profit, technology-oriented defense company, where service to our customers and support of our staff is our overall mission. Riverside is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. Riverside offers comprehensive compensation and benefit packages to our employees. Riverside bases its employment decisions solely on technical experience, qualifications and other job-related criteria related to our organizational purpose as a not-for-profit company, and without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran's status or any other status legally protected by applicable federal, state, and local law.