Associate Research Analyst

CNA Corporation; California (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

CNA Corporation is seeking a research analyst to perform structured research and analysis on focused questions under close supervision. The role supports team collaboration and contributes to project work with limited scope. A master’s degree in STEM and strong data skills are required.

Relocation assistance is provided, and active final Secret clearance is required at hire and to maintain clearance. This is a on-site position with no telecommuting eligibility.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in science, technology, engineering, math (STEM) or equivalent experience.
• Experience: typical minimum Master's + 0+ years in research and analysis.
• Strong ability to gather and organize information on policies, systems, problems, or procedures.
• Basic, effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and analysis on structured questions using standard methodologies.
• Develop institutional knowledge of primary clients and issues.
• Collaborate with team members and management to identify opportunities for collaboration.
• Support business development and marketing activities with background research and materials prep.
• Interact with sponsors/clients under supervision.
• Contribute to project work with limited impact scope.
• Communicate findings clearly in written and oral form.
• Work under close supervision on focused project pieces.
• Be a positive team member and support leadership when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Database management

Policy research

Critical thinking

Education

Master's degree in STEM

Tools

Excel

Word

Access

PowerPoint

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND/OR DUTIES

• 1. Under close supervision, conducts research and analysis that meets CNA's quality standards on focused, structured questions.Can effectively apply standard, routine, and well-established analytic methodologies. With minimal direction and supervision, routinely produces analysis that is logical and traceable as well as objective and unbiased.Shows some analytic creativity.
• 2. Develops rudimentary institutional knowledge of primary clients/sponsors; their culture, organization, and issues.
• 3. Contributes productively and harmoniously to the work of others; treats everyone respectfully, professionally and fairly. Keeps others informed. Actively engages with colleagues and works with manager to identify opportunities for collaborations within team and division. Seeks out others working on similar topics.
• 4. Supports business development efforts and/or marketing activities by conducting background research and helping prepare materials under the direction of more experienced staff.
• 5. Limited interaction with sponsors/clients and their study POCs under the supervision of an experienced colleague.
• 6. Impact largely confined to individual project work.
• 7. Demonstrates basic, effective communication skills, both written and oral.Can effectively present work to colleagues and CNA managers.
• 8. Works under close supervision on focused, well-structured pieces of projects.
• 9. Exhibits a positive attitude in interactions with colleagues and clients/sponsors.Serves as an effective member of project or research team by supporting leadership as needed.
• 10. Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• 1. Education: Minimum master's degree in science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM), aeronautical engineering or equivalent experience
• 2. Experience: Typical minimum requirements Master's & 0+ years of experience in research and analysis.
• 3. Skills: Facility with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Access, Powerpoint); Ability to manage databases; Ability to gather and organize information on policies, systems, problems, or procedures; Strong critical thinking and organizational skills; Basic knowledge of research techniques; Ability to plan and organize tasks effectively, both as an individual contributor and as a team member; Basic, effective communication skills.
• 4. Remote/Hybrid Work Eligibility: This position is not eligible for telecommuting or hybrid work arrangements. Occasional flexible work schedule may be possible at the discretion of the Supervisor.
• 5. Relocation: Relocation assistance is provided
• 6. Other: An active final Secret security clearance is required at time of hire and the ability to maintain a security clearance.