Associate Research Analyst

CNA; Edwards Air Force Base (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

CNA, located near Edwards AFB, seeks a research analyst to conduct structured analysis under supervision and apply established methodologies. The role emphasizes objective, traceable work and building knowledge of primary clients and issues.

Collaborate across teams, support business development with background research, and present findings clearly to CNA managers. A master’s in STEM with 0+ years of experience is typical; relocation is provided, and a final Secret clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree in STEM or equivalent experience.
• Experience: Typical minimum requirements Master’s & 0+ years of experience in research and analysis.
• Skills: Facility with MS Office; ability to manage databases; gather and organize information; strong critical thinking and organizational skills; basic knowledge of research techniques; ability to plan and organize tasks; basic, effective communication skills.
• Remote/Hybrid Work Eligibility: This position is not eligible for telecommuting or hybrid work arrangements; occasional flexible work schedule may be possible at supervisor’s discretion.
• Relocation: Relocation assistance is provided.
• Security: An active final Secret security clearance is required at time of hire and ability to maintain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Conduces research and analysis using standard methodologies.
• Develops knowledge of primary clients, sponsors, and issues.
• Collaborates with team; informs others; seeks collaboration opportunities.
• Supports business development by background research and materials preparation.
• Limited interaction with sponsors under supervision; aims for concise, objective results.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

MS Office

Database management

Policy analysis

Information organization

Critical thinking

Research techniques

Task planning

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in STEM or equivalent

Tools

MS Office suite

Database management tools

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.