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International Trade Legal Analyst (Mandarin Speaking)

Aalis Management Consulting, Washington, District of Columbia, United States


Aalis Management Consulting is an 8(a) certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) driven by the same principles that guide our armed forces. Founded by a US Army veteran, we take pride in our core values: excellence in reputation, commitment, candor, teamwork, and dependability. Our team delivers stakeholder-focused support in the areas of Acquisition & Procurement Support, (IT) Financial Management, Program Management, and Logistics & Supply Chain Support. Visit us at www.aalismc.com Title:

International Trade Legal Analyst (Mandarin Speaking)

Client:

Federal Agency

Location:

Washington, D.C.

Clearance:

Public Trust

Work Schedule:

8 am – 5 pm

Work Day:

Monday – Friday

Openings:

1

Aalis Management Consulting is seeking a Mandarin-speaking International Trade Legal Analyst to support a federal client engagement by providing research, monitoring, and enforcement support related to international trade policy. This position supports the monitoring and enforcement mission of a federal interagency trade implementation office by conducting research and analysis using Mandarin-language materials, with a focus on trade, economic, industrial, and investment policies.

The analyst will support trade enforcement activities, policy reviews, and enforcement-related negotiations across multiple sectors, product categories, regions, and corporate entities. Assignments may change frequently throughout the day based on mission priorities.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct research using electronic and print resources, including Mandarin-language sources

Analyze trade, economic, industrial, and investment policies using foreign-language materials

Summarize Mandarin-language sources in clear, concise English (oral and written)

Translate excerpts, reports, and documents from Mandarin into English

Draft memoranda, reports, and briefing materials summarizing research findings

Support enforcement actions, investigations, and policy reviews

Assist with evidence gathering for litigation, investigations, and enforcement matters

Perform fact-checking and citation verification for reports and legal materials

Work in a fast-paced federal environment with changing priorities

Produce accurate, high-quality deliverables under tight deadlines

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

​Bachelor's degree required (Law, International Affairs, Economics, Political Science, Business, or related field preferred)

Minimum 4+ years of relevant experience in research, policy, legal, or trade-related work

Advanced proficiency in written Mandarin required

Demonstrated experience conducting research using Mandarin-language sources

Ability to locate, interpret, and analyze foreign laws, regulations, policies, and official publications

Strong ability to organize, synthesize, and analyze complex information

Excellent English writing skills with minimal editing required

Experience preparing reports, memoranda, or analytical deliverables

Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

High attention to detail and ability to work under deadlines

Ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting federal agencies or international policy programs

Background in trade policy, international law, economics, or regulatory analysis

Experience supporting investigations, enforcement actions, or litigation

Familiarity with government research standards and documentation practices

Aalis Management Consulting is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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