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CNA Corporation · 4 months ago

Research Analyst - Economist

CNA, 3003 Washington Blvd, Arlington, Virginia, United States of America

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

0+ years exp

CNA Corporation is a nonprofit organization specializing in providing objective analyses to government agencies and foundations. They are seeking a Research Analyst (Economist) to provide analysis that helps develop and evaluate policies, practices, and programs related to workforce management, energy, health analytics, and more.

AnalyticsEducationGovernmentNon ProfitSecurity

Culture & Values

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

With minimal or no guidance, meets CNA’s quality standards when working on well-structured pieces of a project. Demonstrates ability to develop sound analytic frameworks and associated analytic methodologies/ techniques for addressing both structured and unstructured problems. With direction and supervision, clearly defines, structures, and executes a piece of a complex study to meet quality standards. Demonstrates analytic creativity and curiosity

Develops and maintains broad, general institutional knowledge of primary clients/sponsors; their culture, organization, and issues

Contributes productively and harmoniously to the work of others; treats everyone respectfully, professionally and fairly. Keeps others informed. Proactively identifies and seeks out others working on similar topics. Works to identify opportunities for collaborations within team, division, and operating unit

Supports business development efforts and/or marketing activities by maintaining strong client relationships through high quality work, increasing the visibility of our work, and other related activities such as proposal preparation

Interacts with sponsors/clients under the supervision of an experienced colleague, and with study POCs independently

Makes significant contributions to research publications and analytic products for individual projects

Demonstrates ability to communicate results of work in a clear and concise fashion. Effectively communicates one-on-one and in groups. Can document work efficiently and accurately. Can effectively present work to colleagues, sponsors, and small audiences that are familiar with content

Works with minimal or no guidance on focused, well-structured pieces of projects. Works under closer supervision on more complex, less-structured tasks. Can serve as task lead for pieces of projects by managing own activities. May lead small projects under the supervision of an RTL/CMD

Exhibits a positive attitude in interactions with colleagues and clients/sponsors. Provides clear guidance to colleagues on tasks. Takes responsibility for own actions and outcomes

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

In economicsResearch techniquesAnalytic creativityCritical thinkingInterpersonal communicationMulti-disciplinary environmentOrganizational skillsWork independently