Junior Research Specialist- Asia Pacific

Position description

Tesla Government Inc. (no affiliation with the automotive company) is a rapidly growing small business, located in Falls Church, Virginia. Founded in 2009, Tesla Government’s initiatives are designed to improve how government agencies manage and share information internally while extending to other government agencies and external partners. With decades of federal, military, and NGO experience, our proven agile approach delivers results and impactful solutions within a swift timeframe. Our metrics- driven approach and focus on performance reduces risk and ensures rapid adoption and project success.

Position Summary: The position will provide basic research and data services. These would include gathering data from open source outlets such as local media and international think-tanks to support larger research efforts and cover unfolding events. The researcher will work to uncover unique information and provide meaningful insights to customers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Research and Data Compilations (70%)

• Research English and foreign language media reporting and social media to compile datasets with high-degree of attention to detail

• Work with research specialists to develop team and user situational awareness of developments in the region
   

Establish and Maintain Data Standards and Collection Techniques (20%)

• Coordinate projects with research specialists to tailor data to user information needs

• Update and maintain data structures so they continuously evolve to address the realities of the environment and meet the information needs of the data consumers
   

Support Automated Data Collection Efforts (10%)

• Identify opportunities for the scripting team to automate data extraction and implementation of AI and ML techniques
   

Required Qualifications:

• Fluency in English

• Attention to detail

• Educational or work experience in international affairs or a related field

• Experience in social science research and data collection

• US citizen 

Desired Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Chinese, Japanese, or Korean

• Familiarity with international relations in Asia Pacific

• Experience with Excel or Google Sheets

• Some familiarity with Python

Application instructions

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