Middle East Analyst (Anticipated)

Navanti Group; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing analytical firm located in Virginia is seeking a Middle East Analyst to gather and analyze data on political and social issues within the region. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience and demonstrate proficiency in open-source and quantitative analysis. Professional fluency in Arabic is required, with additional preference for knowledge of the Levantine dialect. This role is pivotal in supporting security and stabilization projects in the Middle East.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant work experience, with 1+ years in the region preferred.
• Experience in open-source, social network, media, and quantitative analysis in a professional setting.
• Excellent writing skills and strong attention to detail.
• Media Analysis experience in a professional environment
• Quantitative analysis experience in a professional environment
• Excellent writing and communications skills
• Strong attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Gather and analyze data related to media environment and security affairs in the Middle East.
• Collect information from open sources including regional news and social media.
• Write analytical products based on gathered data.

Skills

Open-source analysis

Social Network Analysis

Media Analysis

Quantitative analysis

Excellent writing and communications

Strong attention to detail

Education

BA/BS minimum; MA preferred

MA preferred

Job description

DEVELOP YOUR CAREER

Navanti Group is a young company with significant growth potential, and we offer rapid advancement for those who excel. The success of our company lies in the quality of our people, which is why we will work hard to foster your talents and develop your career.

Do really interesting work

Work on innovative projects in international security, countering radicalization, new media, and business development.

Have a voice

We eschew traditional hierarchies because they stunt potential. We believe everyone has unique value to add regardless of age or title. We celebrate great ideas that can help our clients meet their objectives, and so we have institutionalized the practice of idea-sharing and development at all levels.

We honor drive and excellence

Our meritocratic system provides great rewards to those who excel and drive the business.

Be creative

We encourage fresh thinking because that's what drives innovation in our field.

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Navanti provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, handicap, disability, or status as a Veteran. We do not tolerate discrimination in any form and take measures to prevent discrimination against any employee or job applicant. We have a zero-tolerance policy for sexual harassment, exploitation, and/or abuse of power.

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POSITION NOT YET FUNDED. NAVANTI IS CURRENTLY ACCEPTING RESUMES FROM CANDIDATES FOR ANTICIPATED SECURITY AND STABILIZATION WORK COVERING THE MIDDLE EAST.

Navanti has an anticipated need for a Middle East Analyst to work with our multidisciplinary team who can use his/her knowledge of politics, government, and social issues within the region. Candidates should have knowledge and/or experience in the Middle East region to gather and analyze data pertinent to the media environment, demographics, and security affairs. The candidate will be responsible for collecting information from open sources including regional and other non-English news outlets, social media, blogs, academic literature, local contacts, and other sources and writing analytical products.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant work experience, 1+ years working experience in the region preferred
• Open-source analysis experience in a professional environment
• Social Network Analysis experience in a professional environment
• Media Analysis experience in a professional environment
• Quantitative analysis experience in a professional environment
• Excellent writing and communications skills
• Strong attention to detail

Desired Experience

• Strong working and/or academic knowledge of the Middle East, with demonstrated enthusiasm for subject matter. Knowledge of many countries in the region.
• Experience living in the region preferred
• Experience conducting media analysis and/or social media analysis preferred
• Experience with open data is a plus (e.g. OpenStreetMaps)
• Quantitative analysis is a plus
• Geospatial analysis skills is a plus

Education

• BA/BS minimum; MA in related area of study preferred

Clearance

• None required; ability to receive and maintain a minimum Secret clearance preferred

Language

• Professional fluency in Arabic required (ILR 3 or higher), exposure to Levantine dialect preferred