The Hoover Institution at Stanford University is seeking qualified candidates for the full-time position of geopolitical risk analyst. To ensure your application information is captured in our official files for immediate access to your resume, you must apply to http://stanfordcareers.stanford.edu and in the key word search box, indicate Requisition # 104413

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WORKING TITLE: Geopolitical Risk Analyst
JOB TITLE: Research Data Analyst 2
JOB CODE: 4752
GRADE: I
EXEMPTION: Exempt
SALARY RANGE: $86,000-$88,500
TERM: 2 year fixed term with the possibility of renewal
WORK ARRANGEMENT: Hybrid

About Stanford University’s Hoover Institution: The Hoover Institution on War, Revolution, and Peace is a public policy research center devoted to the advanced study of economics, politics, history, and political economy—both domestic and foreign—as well as international affairs. Founded in 1919 by Herbert Hoover before he became the thirty-first president of the United States, the Institution began as a repository of historical material gathered at the end of World War I. The library and archives have grown to be among the largest private repositories of documents on twentieth-century political and economic history. Over time the Institution expanded its mission from collecting archival material to conducting advanced research on contemporary history and economics and applying this scholarship to current public policy challenges. With its eminent scholars and world-renowned library and archives, the Hoover Institution seeks to improve the human condition by advancing ideas that promote economic opportunity and prosperity while securing and safeguarding peace for America and all humanity under the directorship of former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice..

To learn more about the current scope of the Institution’s work, please review the 2023 Annual Report: https://www.hoover.org/2023-annual-report

Job Purpose

The Hoover Institution seeks a geopolitical risk analyst for SECURE Analytics, a first-of-its-kind national effort authorized by the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 and funded by the National Science Foundation to enhance the security and integrity of the U.S. research enterprise. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented candidate to support a pioneering research initiative at the intersection of science, technology, and national security. They will apply their skills to the urgent real-world task of safeguarding the continued vitality of US research and innovation in a more challenging global environment.

The geopolitical risk analyst will perform quantitative and qualitative research on policies, developments, trends, and due diligence on key entities in the science and technology ecosystem in Iran and the Gulf States, including on relevant facets of their S&T policies, workforce development, and talent programs, technology development priorities, and acquisition strategies. The position requires advanced, near-native target language reading ability (Farsi and/or Arabic) to analyze primary source materials. This role will report to the senior research program manager for the research initiative, with oversight from the Stanford PI.This is a 2-year fixed term.

Core Duties

Prioritize and extract data from a variety of sources such as policy documents, reports, news, databases, etc., and maintain data accuracy and completeness
Determine additional data collection and reporting requirements.
Design and customize reports based upon data. Oversee and monitor regulatory and policy compliance for utilization of the data.
Create complex charts and databases, perform statistical analyses, and develop graphs and tables for publication and presentation
Serve as a resource for non-routine inquiries such as requests for statistics or surveys.
Test prototype software and participate in the approval and release process for new software.
Provide documentation based on audit and reporting criteria to investigators and research staff

Additional Core Dutie

Conduct research, in both English and the target language (Farsi and/or Arabic), using a variety of sources and methods, including: collection and bibliometric and scientometric analysis of publication records; collection and analysis of patent filings; and collection and analysis of industrial policy, higher education policy, and workforce development plans.
Build, organize, and maintain a repository of collected source documents.
Contribute to a working environment that is entrepreneurial and team-driven, with a culture of rigorous experimentation in a supportive environment.

Minimum Requirements

Education & Experience:

Bachelor's degree in a qualitative or quantitative analytical discipline such as natural, physical, or social sciences and three years of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience. Native or near-native proficiency in the target language (Farsi and/or Arabic) and experience collecting, reading, interpreting, and analyzing complex scientific and policy documents in the target language (Farsi and/or Arabic).

Preferred Education & Experience

Master’s degree in qualitative or quantitative analytical discipline such as natural, physical, or social sciences, AND/OR:
Experience in policy research, particularly in science policy, AND/OR:
Experience writing data-driven, analytical reports/papers, AND/OR:
Coding skills for data analysis using Python, R, or STATA.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Substantial experience with MS Office and analytical programs.
Excellent writing and analytical skills.
Ability to prioritize workload.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Substantial experience with Google Drive and ability to quickly learn and master computer programs.
Ability to produce high-quality work on deadlines.
Adaptability and receptivity to feedback.
Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to complete detailed work accurately with a keen attention to details.
Proclivity to be a self-starter, take initiative and propose creative solutions to problems.
Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to prosper in a flexible, team-based working environment and interact comfortably and work effectively with others to set timelines, map milestones, and manage competing priorities.
Interested in upskilling and continued learning to tackle new challenges.

Certifications And Licenses

None

Physical Requirements

Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks.
Frequently sitting.
Occasionally stand/walk, reach/work above shoulders, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, grasp forcefully, use a telephone, sort/file paperwork or parts, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.
Rarely twist/bend/stoop/squat, kneel/crawl.

Working Conditions

May be required to work non-standard, extended or weekend hours in support of research work.
Occasional overnight business travel.

Work Standards

Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients as well as with external organizations.
Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.

The expected pay range for this position is $86,000-$88,500 per annum.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

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