OLH Technical Services, LLC., a subsidiary of Three Saints Bay, LLC, and a government industry leader, is looking for a Research Analyst to join our Team!

The incumbent will support the Center for the Study of the Conduct of Diplomacy within the School of Professional and Area Studies at FSI. As the primary training provider for the Department of State and the USG foreign affairs community, FSI prepares USG foreign affairs professionals to conduct U.S. diplomacy. The Center for the Study of the Conduct of Diplomacy (CSCD) works to help the Department of State become a Learning Organization by providing leadership support, reviews of practices and processes, support for training and operations, providing resources, and highlighting incentives. 1 FAM 295.10 establishes CSCD's mandate to strengthen the Department of State's institutional culture of learning, to prepare Policy Implementation Review (PIRs) (case studies) for training, and to support Lessons Learned exercises across the Department.

The Research Analyst position is interdisciplinary and requires the application of expert-level professional knowledge of and experience in the practice of diplomacy. Under the guidance of CSCD leadership, the incumbent serves as a research analyst responsible for conducting research and interviews, analyzing diplomatic practice, and developing and writing case studies and Policy Implementation Reviews. As an expert foreign affairs practitioner, the incumbent ensures that his or her research and analysis meet the needs of Department of State personnel and the larger foreign affairs community by supporting the training efforts by the Foreign Service Institute.

Primary responsibilities in CSCD include researching and writing case studies, conforming to existing guidelines, for use in Policy Implementation Reviews. Policy Implementation Reviews draw from diplomatic reporting, interviews, and open-sources. In addition, the incumbent will collaborate with FSI course coordinators to facilitate the use of the lessons learned case studies in classrooms.

Responsibilities:

Identify potential case studies for research.
Respond to requests to research case studies identified by Department stakeholders, as directed by CSCD leadership.
Research case studies using a combination of relevant academic studies, off-the-record interviews, published and unpublished memoirs, Association for Diplomatic Studies and Training oral history interviews, press releases, public statements, speeches, background briefings, Mission Activities Tracker (MAT) data, Cable Archive Retrieval System (CARS) and State Messaging and Archive Retrieval Toolset (SMART) reviews, as well as other relevant data in order to generate a detailed, soundly sourced, ~150-page (per case study) "Master Draft" chronology of events and actions.
Draft analytical case studies focusing on the tradecraft of diplomacy and conforming to existing guidelines. Expected rate of production would be a minimum of 6-10 case studies (= 2-3 Policy Implementation Reviews) annually.
Maintain diplomatic expertise by staying informed of current diplomatic efforts and Department of State goals.
Continuously research to enhance the usefulness and pertinence of CSCD's case studies.
Continuously develop and maintain professional contacts who will be resources for the Center.
Maintain and develop professional contacts with other government agencies as required.
Requirements:

US Citizenship.
An Active Secret clearance.
An advanced degree and foreign language skills are preferred.
This position requires professional and expert-level knowledge of the application of diplomatic tradecraft, developed by having served a minimum of five (5) years in a U.S. embassy in a political, economic, public diplomacy, or equivalent position.
Professional education and experience in any or a combination of the following disciplines can contribute to the base knowledge required to perform the work: Foreign Affairs; International Relations; History; Anthropology; or Liberal Arts.
Familiarity with diplomatic tradecraft and its use.
Possess strong analytical and writing skills and be willing to write to order.
Familiarity with academic research standards.
Advanced knowledge of the mission and functions of the Department of State, as well as other foreign affairs agencies, in order to frame course studies in the context of work situations diplomats might encounter.
Familiarity with and the ability to use computer and related technologies (be a skilled user of the Microsoft Office suite) and excellent communication skills, both oral and written, in order to carry out and/or facilitate the accomplishment of numerous functional responsibilities of the position.
Commitment to a collective and collaborative work environment, able to operate both as a member of a small team but also with wide latitude and independence.


Position is in Arlington, VA.

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Three Saints Bay, LLC, and its subsidiaries offer a diverse, team-oriented working environment and the opportunity to work with exceptional dedicated industry professionals. We offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to take part in exciting projects with government and commercial clients, both domestic and international.

We are an EEO/AA employer. We invite resumes from all interested parties without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.
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