Insights Manager: Emerging Tech & Security

In-Q-Tel's Technology Architecture Group; McLean (VA); Hybrid; USD 106,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

In-Q-Tel seeks a Research Manager, Insights, to lead analytic product development on emerging technology, industry, and geopolitical trends. You will coordinate with IQT teams to deliver timely written analyses for government partners and shape topics across technology domains.

The role requires strong writing, leadership in analytic projects, and collaboration with diverse stakeholders, with a hybrid in-office/teleworking arrangement in McLean, VA.

Qualifications

• Citizenship required for contractual reasons.
• Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI clearance (active preferred).
• 5+ years as a researcher and writer analyzing emerging tech and national security issues (USA Federal/Gov experience preferred).
• Strong storytelling for government audiences of varying technical levels.
• Experience presenting complex information clearly and concisely.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated teamwork across diverse stakeholders.
• Capable of managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead product development for one or more functional technology areas in IQT Insights.
• Design and execute research projects delivering timely written analytic products about emerging tech and national security.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to build analytic programs and solicit inputs.
• Publish two or more Insights products per month.
• Respond to feedback from the Research Director, Editorial Director, and other stakeholders.
• Identify gaps and provide forward-leaning thought leadership in target areas.
• Utilize diverse data sources to identify trends and potential impacts for relevant tech areas.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Excellent communication

TS/SCI clearance

5+ years experience

Job description

In-Q-Tel seeks a Research Manager, Insights, to lead analytic product development on emerging technology, industry, and geopolitical trends. You will coordinate with IQT teams to deliver timely written analyses for government partners and shape topics across technology domains.

The role requires strong writing, leadership in analytic projects, and collaboration with diverse stakeholders, with a hybrid in-office/teleworking arrangement in McLean, VA.