Mission Analysis & Stakeholder Research Lead

Harkcon, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Harkcon, Inc. seeks a Qualitative Mission Analysis Expert to lead stakeholder research and qualitative analysis for the Coast Guard's assessment of current and future operations.

The role requires self-direction, operational curiosity, and the ability to translate insights into defensible mission-performance findings. The candidate will work across boundaries, identify analytical gaps, and support the team by proactively taking ownership without constant direction, while ensuring research

Qualifications

• Master’s degree and formal training in qualitative mission analysis methodologies.
• At least five years of experience conducting and documenting qualitative mission analysis (case studies/interviews/surveys).
• Must hold Active Secret clearance and be able to maintain access during performance.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct interviews, workshops, surveys, case studies, and other qualitative research.
• Engage with mission owners, operational personnel, program offices, and SMEs.
• Identify missing stakeholders, capabilities, and dependencies affecting analysis.
• Evaluate Coast Guard organization, training, staffing, and equipment for mission performance.
• Document analytical limitations and clearly distinguish evidence from opinion.

Skills

Research design

Facilitation

Synthesis

Technical writing

Evidence-based reasoning

Education

Master's degree in Political Science, Psychology, Public Administration, Sociology, or related field

Job description

Harkcon, Inc. seeks a Qualitative Mission Analysis Expert to lead stakeholder research and qualitative analysis for the Coast Guard's assessment of current and future operations.

The role requires self-direction, operational curiosity, and the ability to translate insights into defensible mission-performance findings. The candidate will work across boundaries, identify analytical gaps, and support the team by proactively taking ownership without constant direction, while ensuring research