*This position is contingent upon contract award*
Job purpose
The Cultural SME for China provides expert research, analysis, educational content, briefings, and scenario support concerning Chinese cultural, social, military, political, economic, and geopolitical dynamics.
Duties and responsibilities
- Provide expert analysis on cultural, social, military, and political factors, highlighting key trends and potential implications.
- Develop briefing materials and reports on cultural dynamics and strategic interests to inform organizational initiatives and decision-making.
- Conduct research on historical and contemporary cultural issues, summarizing key insights for stakeholders.
- Support the development of educational and training materials focused on regional cultural awareness and geopolitical dynamics.
- Deliver presentations and briefings to staff on cultural norms, societal trends, and potential risks or opportunities.
- Monitor and analyze media, government publications, and open-source materials to provide timely updates on cultural and geopolitical shifts.
- Support scenario planning exercises, offering cultural insights and expertise to simulate responses and predict potential outcomes.
- Assist in identifying cultural factors that could impact security, economic interests, or diplomatic relations.
- Provide analysis on cultural and societal aspects, including how policies or trends influence stability and cooperation.
- Support organizational understanding of cultural risks and mitigations by providing strategic insights.
- Stay informed on emerging cultural and geopolitical developments, continuously updating their expertise and resources.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated subject matter expertise in Chinese cultural, social, military, political, economic, and geopolitical affairs.
Education
- Master's degree in related field.
Years of Relative Work Experience:
- Minimum ten (10) years' experience analyzing geopolitical, cultural, military, economic, or social issues.
Clearance:
- Minimum Tier 1 background investigation and Government-access eligibility are required; an active Secret clearance is required before supporting classified events or tasks.
Skills Required
- Demonstrated subject matter expertise in Chinese cultural, social, military, political, economic, and geopolitical affairs
- Master's degree in a related field
- Minimum 10 years of experience analyzing geopolitical, cultural, military, economic, or social issues
- Minimum Tier 1 background investigation and government-access eligibility
- Active Secret clearance before supporting classified events or tasks
What We Do
Web Business Solutions, Inc. (WBSI) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business headquartered in Fredericksburg, Virginia. It supports federal and Department of Defense customers through training and education, wargaming, command-and-control systems support, cybersecurity, mission assurance, systems engineering, software and database development, and weapons maintenance. Its mission is to deliver quality, value-driven training, technical, and operational support to help government customers succeed.
