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CNA Corporation · 4 weeks ago

Senior Research Scientist (part-time)

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

Full-time, Part-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$86.53/hr - $95.19/hr

10+ years exp

CNA Corporation is hiring for a part-time Senior Research Scientist in their Special Activities and Intelligence Program. The role involves leading complex research projects, managing client relationships, and applying innovative analytic solutions to support decision-making in fleet operations.

AnalyticsEducationGovernmentNon ProfitSecurity

Culture & Values

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Independently produces analysis on a variety of issues that meets CNA’s quality standards. Routinely leads our most complex projects with limited supervision. Demonstrates ability to independently develop and apply creative and innovative analytic solutions to complex problems. Demonstrate the ability to synthesize analytic results into a broader context. Routinely makes connections and synthesizes ideas across related studies, begins to make connections between seemingly unrelated projects

Established credentials as an expert in a specific field/research area. Applies deep, specific institutional knowledge & expertise of primary clients/sponsors to lead training & mentoring of new staff, to support on-going work, and to lead development and shaping of work for multiple existing clients/sponsors. Develops expanding knowledge of other clients/sponsors

Balances responsiveness to guidance with independent action; treats everyone respectfully, professionally and fairly. Proactively identifies and acts on opportunities to collaborate. Connects new staff to others working on similar topics. Contributes to supervisor's initiatives and takes action to make vision a reality. Recognizes and acknowledges contributions from subordinates

Identifies above core, above ceiling, and other opportunities and assists in developing new business with existing clients/sponsors. Assumes responsibility for managing relationships with existing clients/sponsors and develops relationships with potential clients/sponsors to help develop future business. Occasionally takes the lead on developing competitive proposal ideas and managing proposal development

Takes the lead in engaging with clients/sponsors and related parties. Some independent interaction at the more senior levels of client organizations. Effectively represents CNA as an organization

Shapes/influences how our sponsors/clients think about issues. Plays a supporting role in enhancing CNA's reputation as an organization. Periodically delivers change. Plays a key and active role in supporting efforts to enhance CNA's reputation via publishing and outreach activities

Demonstrates ability to communicate complex, technical analytic results in a clear and concise fashion to sponsors/clients. Can tailor analytic products, both briefings and reports, to suit particular audiences, and can effectively adapt to unexpected situations when communicating results of analysis. Effectively communicates with & engages colleagues at all levels of the organization

Works independently under general supervision from division management. Can lead and manage multiple projects of low to medium size and/or complexity simultaneously or larger, more complex projects. Responsible for follow-through with sponsors and synthesizing results of projects in a broader context

Demonstrates thoughtful attention to the needs of projects and project staff. Exercises leadership in decision-making in the areas of budget planning and tracking, staffing, and delegating effectively. Serves as a role model and routinely takes a lead role in the mentoring and training of new staff individually or as a member of a project team. Proactively seeks out opportunities to support corporate initiatives and to make CNA a better place to work

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Machine LearningArtificial IntelligenceResearch AnalysisProject ManagementCommunication SkillsInnovative ThinkingClient RelationsSecurity ClearanceMentoring

Required

Minimum Master's degree in a relevant field (STEM)

10+ years of experience in research and analysis

Must have an active Top-Secret Security Clearance

Demonstrated ability to apply advanced principles, theories, and concepts to solve uniquely complex problems

Demonstrated ability to conceptualize and develop solutions, to formulate problem statements conducive to application of analytical methods, and to develop analysis methods and approaches

Ability to work in an unstructured environment

Demonstrated innovative and analytical thinking

Ability to use thoughtful attention to manage projects, project staff, contracts, funds, and resources

Ability to manage execution of a portfolio of projects in support of multiple clients

Demonstrated ability to supervise program and project operations by developing procedures, planning and directing all aspects of the effort, and monitoring and reporting progress

Demonstrated ability to interact, communicate, and advise at senior levels in both client organizations and the parent corporation

Excellent communications skills, both oral and written; experience in packaging analytic results in report format as well as in development and presentation of oral briefings