Analyst

Reuters; McLean (VA); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Mental health days

401k plan

Parental leave

Job summary

Thomson Reuters Special Services (TRSS) seeks a skilled Analyst to deliver research and analysis supporting national security, U.S. military, and law enforcement. The role uses public sources and TRSS data to develop due diligence reports and threat assessments.

Hybrid work arrangement in McLean, VA. Requires U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance. Minimum 3 years in research/analysis and 2+ years OSINT experience; Bachelor’s degree required.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of work experience in research and analysis.
• At least 2 years of experience using public records, open-source information, and/or social media to support research and analysis.
• Strong reading and formal writing skills; proven source evaluation.
• U.S. Citizenship is essential to comply with government contract requirements.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. national security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site client support; respond to inquiries, prepare ad hoc reports, conduct research, and advise on analytic methods.
• Deliver well-researched analysis using public records, proprietary data, social media, and open-source information.
• Apply current methodologies and develop expertise in TRSS data and technology; communicate insights using various media and data processing methods.
• Collaborate with client managers and TRSS analysts to build effective working practices in a fast-paced environment.
• Take ownership to complete increasingly complex tasks and projects.
• Contribute to analytic development through mentorship and training.

Skills

Research & analysis

OSINT

Critical thinking

Writing & communication

Client collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

## AnalystApply: Hybrid: United States of America, McLean, Virginia: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: February 1, 2027 (30+ days left to apply): JREQ204866Job Description Thomson Reuters Special Services (TRSS) is seeking an Analyst to deliver research and analysis supporting the national security community, U.S. military, law enforcement, and private sector. The Analyst will use publicly available information and TRSS proprietary data to develop relevant, insightful products ranging from due diligence assessments to threat management reports. Key Responsibilities* Provide on-site client support, including responding to inquiries, preparing ad hoc reports, conducting research, and advising on analytic methods.* Deliver well-researched analysis and guidance based on rigorous review of public records, proprietary data, social media, and other open-source information.* Apply current research and analytic methodologies, develop expertise in TRSS proprietary data and technology solutions, and communicate actionable insights using a variety of media, data visualization technologies, and data processing methods.* Collaborate with client managers and TRSS analysts to build effective working practices in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.* Take ownership of work and demonstrate success in completing increasingly complex tasks, projects, and collaborations.* Contribute to analytic development at TRSS through mentorship, training, and the development of analytic best practices. Required Qualifications* Ability to successfully complete a customer-specific background investigation; employment is contingent on meeting this requirement.* Ability to meet periodic background check requirements applicable to new hires and current employees in this role due to access to highly sensitive public record information.* At least 3 years of work experience in research and analysis.* At least 2 years of experience using public records, open-source information, and/or social media to support research and analysis.* Bachelor’s degree.* Strong reading and formal writing skills, including demonstrated proficiency in composition and source evaluation.* Strong critical thinking skills and attention to detail, with demonstrated proficiency using open-source and research database tools to integrate multiple data streams into a single deliverable.* Demonstrated ability to engage professionally and collaboratively with project teams and clients and respond promptly to requests.* **U.S. Citizenship essential to comply with government contract/agency or department of Federal Government requirements.*** **Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. national security clearance.** Preferred Qualifications* Master’s degree.* Background in risk assessments, financial risk reviews, and/or Know Your Customer (KYC) reviews.* Familiarity with corporate structures, private equity deals, and/or venture capital deals* Familiarity with Department of War (DoW) supply chains, including analysis of facilities, manufacturing processes, and manufacturing equipment, and evaluation of supply chain dependencies, capacity constraints, and risks at the system and subsystem levels.* Experience using AI and agentic AI tools to support analytic workflows, including research, data extraction, synthesis, and task automation, with appropriate output validation, human oversight, and data protection.* Basic understanding of database structures and data relationships, including the ability analyze structured and organize data.#LI-SW1 **What’s in it For You?*** **Hybrid Work Model:** We’ve adopted a flexible hybrid working environment for our office-based roles while delivering a seamless experience that is digitally and physically connected.* **Flexibility & Work-Life Balance:** Flex My Way is a set of supportive workplace policies designed to help manage personal and professional responsibilities, whether caring for family, giving back to the community, or finding time to refresh and reset. This builds upon our flexible work arrangements, including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year, empowering employees to achieve a better work-life balance.* **Career Development and Growth:** By fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill development, we prepare our talent to tackle tomorrow’s challenges and deliver real-world solutions. Our Grow My Way programming and skills-first approach ensures you have the tools and knowledge to grow, lead, and thrive in an AI-enabled future.* **Industry Competitive Benefits:** We offer comprehensive benefit plans to include flexible vacation, two company-wide Mental Health Days off, access to the Headspace app, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, employee incentive programs, and resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.* **Culture:** Globally recognized, award-winning reputation for inclusion and belonging, flexibility, work-life balance, and more. We live by our values: Obsess over our Customers, Compete to Win, Challenge (Y)our Thinking, Act Fast / Learn Fast, and Stronger Together.* **Social Impact:** Make an impact in your community with our Social Impact Institute. We offer employees two paid volunteer days off annually and opportunities to get involved with pro-bono consulting projects and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives.* **Making a Real-World Impact:** We are one of the few companies globally that helps its customers pursue justice, truth, and transparency. Together, with the professionals and institutions we serve, we help uphold the rule of law, turn the wheels of commerce, catch bad actors, report the facts, and provide trusted, unbiased information to people all over the world. In the United States, Thomson Reuters offers a comprehensive benefits package to our employees. Our benefit package includes market competitive health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance programs, as well as a competitive 401k plan with company match. In addition, Thomson Reuters offers market leading work life benefits with competitive vacation, sick and safe paid time off, paid holidays (including two company mental health days off), parental leave, sabbatical leave. These benefits meet or exceeds the requirements of paid time off in accordance with any applicable state or municipal laws. Finally, Thomson Reuters offers the following additional benefits: optional hospital, accident and sickness insurance paid 100% by the employee; optional life and AD&D insurance paid 100% by the employee; Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts; fitness reimbursement; access to Employee Assistance Program; Group Legal Identity Theft Protection benefit paid 100% by employee; access to 529 Plan; commuter benefits; Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance; Tuition Reimbursement; and access to Employee Stock Purchase Plan.Thomson Reuters complies with local laws that require upfront disclosure of the expected pay range for a position. The base compensation range varies across locations.Eligible office location(s) for this role include one or more of the following: New York City, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and/or Irvine, CA; McLean, VA; Washington, DC. The base compensation range for the role in any of those locations is $66,900 USD - $124,300 USD.Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual’s knowledge, skills and experience with consideration given to internal equity. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive Total Reward program which also includes flexible and supportive benefits and other wellbeing programs.This role may also be eligible for an Annual Bonus based on a combination of enterprise and individual performance.