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Gravity Research · 2 weeks ago

Social Impact and Reputational Risk Analyst

Washington, DC

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$60K/yr - $65K/yr

1+ years exp

Gravity Research is a premier custom research and insights organization supporting corporate, association, and nonprofit clients. They are seeking a Social Impact and Reputational Risk Analyst who will manage research for multiple client accounts, develop nuanced analyses on societal issues, and communicate findings to clients.

Business DevelopmentProcurementRisk Management

Responsibilities

Managing research for 4-6 client accounts and being responsible for the timely delivery of all project work

Collaborating with team members to develop research methodologies and approaches to answer client questions

Leading associates and interns who are supporting the client research process

Developing smart, nuanced analysis on how societal issues may impact corporations, their workforces, and their consumers, and synthesizing findings into strategic recommendations for clients

Drafting deliverables, including PowerPoint presentations, memos, and other formats, to communicate findings and recommendations to clients

Presenting findings and interacting with clients to better understand their needs, serving as a trusted expert and advisor on challenging societal issues

Regularly consuming news about a range of societal issues and their impact on the business community to incorporate current trends into research and analysis

Contributing to product development by crafting new and innovative approaches to producing the analytic work, optimizing operations, and perfecting the research product

Qualification

Qualitative researchMedia monitoring toolsProject managementData analysisPowerPoint presentationsCreative thinkingProblem solvingTeam collaboration

Required

A highly analytic, natural problem solver

The ability to highlight key insights within a complex set of data, synthesize large amounts of information, and then clearly explain these insights to clients

A skilled project manager, able to independently manage competing priorities and adhere to timelines

A strong writer able to clearly frame issues for a variety of audiences; some experience with PowerPoint or other visual presentation formats highly preferred

An individual with 1-3 years of experience in at least one of the following domains: strategy consulting, policy analysis, risk analysis, Capitol Hill or executive agency experience, or political science research

Earned Bachelor's degree required

Entrepreneurial spirit; Track record of building new initiatives from conception to execution

Creative thinking and resourcefulness in problem-solving

Prodigious work ethic and spirit of generosity