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Application Engineer

Center For Strategic And International Studies

Application Engineer

Washington, DC
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is a non-profit, bipartisan public policy organization established in 1962 to provide strategic insights and practical policy solutions to decision makers concerned with global security and prosperity. Over the years, it has grown to be one of the largest organizations of its kind, with a staff of some 200 employees, including more than 120 analysts working to address the changing dynamics of international security across the globe.

    JOB SUMMARY:

    The Freeman Chair in China Studies is a leading source of insight and analysis on China’s evolving political system and the dynamics that impact its domestic policy agenda and external behavior. Our mission is to shape the public policy debate by providing timely and objective analysis that challenges the status quo and informs policymakers, the public, and corporate executives on the most important issues impacting China’s political trajectory.

    The Freeman Chair is recruiting a Fellow or Senior Fellow who will make substantive contributions to the research agenda of the Program, through writing, research, data/trend analysis, and project development and management. Qualified candidates must possess a background in Chinese politics, international relations, and data analysis.

     

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

     

    Essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

     

    • Develop and manage large-scale and multi-year research projects relating to China’s political system; • Conceive, write and edit content for the Freeman Chair and leading outside publications in the field international affairs, domestic politics, and current events relating to China. • Conduct qualitative and quantitative research; • Moderate public and private events related to the work of the Freeman Chair; • Manage and supervise junior staff and interns; • Conduct and participate in meetings with external partners.

    KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE:

     

    • MA in a related field with a minimum of 6 years of experience or a PhD in a related field; • Demonstrated expertise on issues concerning Chinese domestic politics and economics, foreign policy, and international relations; • Capacity to conceptualize innovative and cutting-edge research topics; • Demonstrated history of superb writing and editing skills; • Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities; • Strong communication and interpersonal skills; • Strong public speaking and external communication capabilities; • Experience with quantitative and qualitative analysis; • Superior ability to conduct research in primary source documents; • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets.

     

    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK CONDITIONS:

     

    The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee working in an office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

    Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

    Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

     

    HOW TO APPLY:

     

    Interested applicants should submit a résumé, cover letter, and brief 2-3 page writing sample at https://careers.csis.org/.

     

    Required Skills Required Experience

  • Qualifications

    QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    • Ability to present a professional image
    • Excellent communication and customer relation skills
    • Technical knowledge and logical troubleshooting skills
    • Rational decision-making skills and good negotiation skills
    • Application and operational knowledge of CNC equipment
    • Ability to explain to the customer Makino’s processing technology
    • Detailed knowledge of CNC part programming preferred
    • Willingness to travel

    EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

    • Bachelor's degree in a manufacturing engineering, material science or related field. In certain instances, Makino may consider individuals with at least 7 years of industry specific experience that provide the candidate with knowledge and experience equal to a bachelor’s degree.

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

    While performing the responsibilities of this position, the individual is required to speak and hear.  The individual is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers to handle or feel.  Occasional physical requirements include standing, walking, reaching with arms and hands, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling.  Vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

    Individual is occasionally required to lift or move heavy material (5-50 pounds) from a variety of positions.  Travel is required, at times extensively.  Majority of work will be performed in an office and/or showroom environment with some work on the manufacturing floor at customer sites.

    WORK ENVIRONMENT

    The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

     

    MAKINO IS PROUD TO BE AN EEO/M/F/DISABLED/VETS EMPLOYER

  • Industry
    Transportation / Trucking / Railroad