DiploSight connects global investors with the critical insights they need to navigate international complexity. We value unique perspectives and deep understanding above all.

This role is for a skilled professional who can deliver high-quality, actionable analysis. You will focus on deep research and insight generation, working closely with our internal Business Managers who will handle all client liaison and task coordination.

This is a project-based, remote position with a starting rate of $600 per project per week. Successful advisors are quickly transitioned to a monthly retainer starting at $2,000, rewarding consistent, high-value contributions.

Responsibilities

You will serve as a key member of our expert network, focused on delivering high-quality analytical products. All tasks will be assigned and coordinated exclusively through a Business Manager, allowing you to concentrate on deep analysis without client-facing responsibilities.

• Execute Designated Research & Analysis: Conduct in-depth research on specific geopolitical, economic, or defense and security topics as defined in taskings from your Business Manager.
• Author High-Quality Analytical Reports: Produce well-structured, evidence-based, and insightful written reports that provide direct decision-support for our clients.
• Leverage Expertise & Professional Networks: Proactively utilize your specialized knowledge and industry contacts to gather critical information, validate findings, and provide unique context for your analysis.
• Provide Internal Strategic Input: Your analysis and reports will serve as core inputs, which our business team will synthesize into final strategic advice and solutions for clients.

Qualifications & Skills

We hire based on merit. The following competencies and traits are the core criteria we use to evaluate candidates:

Core Competencies:

• Exceptional Analytical & Research Skills: Ability to deconstruct complex issues, source information through multiple channels, and deliver logical, nuanced, and insightful analysis.
• Excellent Written English Communication: Proven skill in writing structured, precise, and professional reports suited for a business leadership audience.
• Subject Matter Expertise & Network: Possess solid knowledge in a specific field (e.g., international relations, area studies, defense policy, economic statecraft) and know how to effectively leverage your professional network to support your work.
• Strong Project Execution: High sense of responsibility and the ability to independently and reliably deliver high-quality work within set deadlines.

Preferred Backgrounds:

We seek experts from diverse backgrounds. Your experience may come from (but is not limited to) the following fields:

• Government, Think Tanks, or Research Institutions
• Corporate Strategy, Market Intelligence, or Risk Analysis
• Journalism (particularly investigative or international news reporting)
• Defense and Security-related fields
• International or Non-Governmental Organizations