Research Assistant, Navy and National Defense Policy

Role Summary • Conduct research and quantitative analysis on US Navy, Marine Corps, military modernization, and defense budget policy for AEI scholars. Responsibilities • Analyze defense policy and budget provisions in legislative and executive documents. • Research and visualize quantitative data in Excel and PowerPoint for scholar publications and events. • Draft, edit, and research op-eds, long-form reports, and digestible talking points. • Manage scholar logistics, expenses, travel, scheduling, and project timelines. • Supervise assigned interns and coordinate public and private events. Required Knowledge & Experience • Degree: Bachelor's degree in economics, history, international relations, political science, public policy, or a related field. • Skills: Excel and PowerPoint required; quantitative background, statistics coursework, R, or large datasets preferred. Application Process • Submit résumé, cover letter, writing sample, transcript, and a research sample featuring a data visualization in Excel or PowerPoint.