Analyst

Socket.dev; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work Model

Flexible work options

Job summary

Thomson Reuters Special Services (TRSS) is seeking an Analyst to perform a broad range of research and analytic tasks on-site for our national security, military and private sector clients. You will provide client support, produce in-depth analyses from public records and open source data, and communicate insights through advanced visualization and data processing methods.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in research/analysis, 2+ years using public records or open sources, and a Bachelor's degree

Qualifications

• 3+ years of work experience in research and analysis.
• 2+ years using public records, open source, or social media to support research.
• Bachelor's degree required; master's preferred.
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site client support, including inquiries, ad hoc reporting, miscellaneous research, and advice on analytic methods.
• Provide insightful, well-researched analysis and guidance to clients based on rigorous, in-depth analysis using public records, proprietary data, social media data and other open source data.
• Become a practitioner of the latest in research and analytic methodologies, and an expert in TRSS proprietary data and technology solutions who effectively communicates actionable insights through a variety of media, to include data visualization technologies and data processing methods.
• Work closely with client managers and TRSS analysts to develop strong collaborative practices in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Demonstrate personal accountability and ownership of work, with an emphasis on exhibiting success in accomplishing progressively more complex tasks, projects, and collaborations.
• Participate in analytic development at TRSS, to include mentorship, training and developing analytic best practices.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Open source research

Report writing

Public records research

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

*PLEASE NOTE: THIS ROLE REQUIRES WORK TO BE PERFORMED ONSITE, FULL-TIME. REMOTE & HYBRID WORK IS NOT AN OPTION FOR THIS ROLE.*

Are you passionate about the chance to bring your analysis experience to a world class organization that is leading the way in both content and technology to serve and protect our citizens home and abroad? Do you have the skills necessary provide research and expertise to the national security community, the US military, law enforcement, and the private sector? Then Thomson Reuters Special Services (TRSS) is looking for you!

About the Role

In this opportunity as an Analyst, you will be responsible for performing a wide range of work, from due diligence assessments to threat management reports. We leverage openly available data and our own proprietary holdings to develop relevant, insightful products.

• Provide on-site client support, including but not limited to client inquiries, requests for ad hoc reporting, miscellaneous research, and advice on analytic methods.
• Provide insightful, well-researched analysis and guidance to clients based on rigorous, in-depth analysis using public records, proprietary data, social media data and other open source data.
• Become a practitioner of the latest in research and analytic methodologies, and an expert in TRSS proprietary data and technology solutions who effectively communicates actionable insights through a variety of media, to include data visualization technologies and data processing methods.
• Work closely with client managers and TRSS analysts to develop strong collaborative practices in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Demonstrate personal accountability and ownership of work, with an emphasis on exhibiting success in accomplishing progressively more complex tasks, projects, and collaborations.
• Participate in analytic development at TRSS, to include mentorship, training and developing analytic best practices.

About You

• Position is contingent on the candidate’s ability to clear a customer specific background investigation.
• This position will have access to highly sensitive public record information and as a result, all new hires and current employees in positions of this level will be subject to periodic background checks.
• 3+ years previous work experience relating to research and analysis.
• 2+ years experience using public records, open source and/or social media to support research and analysis.
• Bachelor's required, master's preferred.
• Background in risk assessments, financial risk reviews and/or Know Your Customer (KYC) reviews preferred.
• Familiarity with corporate structures, private equity deals and/or venture capital deals preferred.
• Strong reading and formal writing skills, with demonstrated ability in composition and source evaluation.
• Strong critical thinking skills and attention to detail, with a demonstrated high proficiency using open source and research database tools, with emphasis on incorporating multiple data streams into a single deliverable.
• Demonstrated ability to engage with project team and clients in a collegial and professional manner and respond quickly to their 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.

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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