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CNA Corporation · 2 days ago

Research Analyst

Arlington, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry, Mid Level

0+ years exp

CNA Corporation is a research organization focused on providing analysis for the Department of the Navy. They are hiring Research Analysts for their Advanced Technology Assessments division, where the role involves conducting research and analysis on defense technologies to support decision-making for naval aircraft.

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

PythonRMATLABResearch techniquesCritical thinkingAnalytic creativityPlanning skillsInterpersonal skillsOral communicationWritten communicationOrganizational skills

Required

Minimum Master's degree in a relevant field

Typical minimum requirements Ph.D. & 0+ years or Master's & 2+ years of experience in research and analysis

Ability to make significant contributions to projects/analyses

Strong analytic curiosity/ creativity

Ability to operate independently in the execution of assignments

Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary environment

Strong critical thinking skills

Knowledge of research techniques

Strong planning and organizational skills

Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills

Ability to interact positively and somewhat independently with clients

Ability to obtain and maintain an Active Secret Security Clearance

Working environment: The ATA Division conducts mostly classified work that must be done at CNA's facility in Arlington, VA. However, in those situations where analysts are working on unclassified parts of a classified study or on a study that is not classified, we offer a hybrid working environment that allows analysts to work off-site (typically from home). Some amount of travel is expected to meet with clients and sponsors outside of the greater Washington, DC area

Resume or CV - Please upload your resume or CV

Cover letter - Please upload a cover letter as part of your application that introduces yourself, summarizes your relevant skills and experiences, and describes how you would be a valuable asset to CNA's ATA Division

Transcripts - Please upload your undergraduate and graduate transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable in early stages of the process)

Writing Sample - Please upload a research paper or journal article that demonstrates your writing and research skills (draft copies are acceptable)

Preferred

PhD preferred

Background in STEM preferred

Experience using programming tools for analyzing large datasets, performing numerical computations, and creating visualizations is preferred

TS/SCI Clearance eligibility is preferrable

Letters of recommendations – In a later stage of the hiring process, we will require letters of recommendation. To have them considered as part of your application now, please upload them with your resume or CV