The China team is seeking a Senior Associate to support the practice with client service, project delivery, and business development. As a Senior Associate, you will play an active role on client teams, working closely with clients and internal teams to understand client objectives, conduct research, develop solutions, and draft client-facing products and strategic advice. You will apply strong analytical thinking, writing, and problem-solving skills to support day-to-day client engagement and project execution. The Senior Associate will contribute to a range of client products, including reports, presentations, stakeholder maps, market and policy analyses, risk assessments, and executive briefing materials, while helping to drive innovation across DGA-ASG's broader Asia practice.
LocationWashington, DC (hybrid, with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office)
Responsibilities- Works collaboratively with project teams on complex engagements
- Conducts research and analysis on Chinese domestic politics, economic policy, regulatory developments, foreign policy, and regional geopolitics to support client objectives
- Conducts primary-source research in Chinese, including reviewing government documents, policy announcements, regulatory guidance, state media, think tank publications, and other Chinese-language sources
- Produces high-quality, client-specific content that supports client's strategic objectives.
- Supports the preparation of executives and leadership activities, including travel to China and the broader Asia-Pacific region through tailored briefings, stakeholder analysis, and meeting preparation materials
- Serves more often in client-facing roles, building relationships and contributing to client strategy
- Strengthens independent problem-solving and professional judgment
- Begins to anticipate client needs, identify risks, and suggest solutions under supervision.
- Actively contributes to firm initiatives and supports team development
Qualifications- 2-5 years of relevant prior professional experience in a government, think tank, or industry association role relevant to China
- Bachelor's degree or higher or equivalent and relevant work experience
- Strong understanding of Chinese domestic policy, economic priorities, and regional geopolitics
- Advanced Chinese language skills
- Proven research skills, including experience with and/or ability to conduct primary resource research in Chinese
- Excellent presentation, writing, and analytical skills
- Highly proficient in PowerPoint and other MS Office tools.
- Strong communication and interpersonal abilities, with a proactive approach to networking and stakeholder engagement
- Entrepreneurial mindset with creative, solution-oriented, problem-solving skills
