Senior Research Analyst

Washington, AR - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 90000 - 120000

Posted on: 07-11-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Senior Research Analyst

Location: Remote

BluePath Labs is a fast-growing research and consulting company committed to solving complex problems for federal state and local government clients. We offer a range of professional scientific andtechnologyservices. Our specific areas of expertise include business consulting research and data science and technology integration.

We are actively seeking a Senior Research Analyst with high-level Chinese-language skills and deep knowledge of the Peoples Republic of China defense and technology systems to support multiple clients.

Work Description: The Senior Research Analyst will design and conduct research studies on varied timelines communicate those results to the client and other audiences as appropriate assist in mentoring and supervision of junior analysts and research trainees and support the development of new business opportunities. The ideal candidate will be efficient be self-motivated and able to work independently be able to communicate effectively with diverse audiences and have a wide range of interests related to national security geopolitics the Peoples Republic of China and emerging critical technologies. U.S citizenship is required for this position.

Responsibilities: The Senior Research Analyst will support tasks such as:

Design and conduct research projects ranging from brief reports to multi-year investigations working both independently and with a small team
Collect structure and analyze data in multiple languages including Chinese in support of client and company needs.
Continuously explore and develop new research tools and skills in line with client needs and shifting data availability
Communicate effectively with clients colleagues and other audiences about BPLs work
Assist in the development of bespoke automated tools to support the teams work
Mentor and support junior analysts and trainees
Support company business development as needed

Minimum Qualifications:

M.A. in international affairs China studies or a similar field
High-level Chinese language skills (roughly ILR 4 DLPT 3 and/or HSK 5 for reading and writing is needed although we do not require formal test results to apply)
Five years of research experience
U.S. citizenship
Meticulous attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communications skills

Desired Qualifications:

M.A. with eight years of work experience or Ph.D. with three years of work experience in international affairs political science policy analysis China studies or a similar field
Experience proposing designing and conducting large research projects using Chinese-language sources
A record of high-quality publications related to Chinas military defense industrial base
An ability to work independently with minimal oversight while meeting firm deadlines and ensuring all work requirements are completed to the clients satisfaction
Experience using Python
Fluency in other languages particularly Russian Spanish or French

Benefits:

BluePath Labs offers a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include but are not limitedto:healthcare lifestyle & wellness reimbursement Flexible Spending Account (FSA) tuitionassistance 401(k) with company match and paid time off for vacation / sick leave in addition to 12 holidays per calendar year.

About BluePath

BluePath Labs combines mission and business insights with advanced technologies to deliver measurable performance improvements for our clients. BluePath is dedicated to surpassing client expectations by always living by our core values of integrity professionalism and resilience. BluePaths extensive experience in Government Military Commercial and Academic environments is unique among small businesses and a core differentiator of our solutions. Our multidisciplinary background allows us to solve diverse and complex problems. Most importantly we work closely with our clients to frame problems correctlyoptimizeprocessesleveragetechnologies and implement enduring solutions. Labs are where ideas are born experiments occur and breakthroughs happen. It is the hallmark of BluePaths culture.

Labs is an equal opportunity employer.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Senior Research AnalystLocation: RemoteBluePath Labs is a fast-growing research and consulting company committed to solving complex problems for federal state and local government clients. We offer a range of professional scientific andtechnologyservices. Our specific areas of expertise include busi...