Research Analyst

Clear Destination Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Clear Destination Inc. is seeking a highly analytical researcher to join our team on complex studies. With minimal guidance, you will develop analytic frameworks and deliver high-quality analyses addressing structured and unstructured problems.

The role emphasizes independent work, strong communication and collaboration with sponsors, and the ability to manage project components under supervision. A Master’s degree (PhD preferred) and active TS/SCI clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience; PhD preferred.
• Experience in research/analysis with human decision making or cognitive load is a plus.
• Ability to operate independently and in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to interact with clients.
• Active TS/SCI clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Follows quality standards on well-structured project work with minimal guidance.
• Develops analytic frameworks and methodologies for addressing problems.
• Gathers broad institutional knowledge of primary clients and sponsors.
• Supports business development and marketing through high-quality work.
• Interacts with sponsors/clients under supervision and with study POCs.
• Contributes to research publications and analytic products.
• Communicates results clearly to colleagues and sponsors.
• May lead small project components under supervision.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Independent work

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master’s degree in relevant field

PhD preferred

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND/OR DUTIES

• 1. With minimal or no guidance, meets CNA’s quality standards when working on well-structured pieces of a project. Demonstrates ability to develop sound analytic frameworks and associated analytic methodologies/ techniques for addressing both structured and unstructured problems.With direction and supervision, clearly defines, structures, and executes a piece of a complex study to meet quality standards.Demonstrates analytic creativity and curiosity.
• 2. Develops and maintains broad, general 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. Proactively identifies and seeks out others working on similar topics. Works to identify opportunities for collaborations within team, division, and operating unit.
• 4. Supports business development efforts and/or marketing activities by maintaining strong client relationships through high quality work, increasing the visibility of our work, and other related activities such as proposal preparation.
• 5. Interacts with sponsors/clients under the supervision of an experienced colleague, and with study POCs independently.
• 6. Makes significant contributions to research publications and analytic products for individual projects.
• 7. Demonstrates ability to communicate results of work in a clear and concise fashion. Effectively communicates one-on-one and in groups. Can document work efficiently and accurately. Can effectively present work to colleagues, sponsors, and small audiences that are familiar with content.
• 8. Works with minimal or no guidance on focused, well-structured pieces of projects. Works under closer supervision on more complex, less-structured tasks. Can serve as task lead for pieces of projects by managing own activities. May lead small projects under the supervision of an RTL/CMD.
• 9. Exhibits a positive attitude in interactions with colleagues and clients/sponsors.Provides clear guidance to colleagues on tasks.Takes responsibility for own actions and outcomes.
• 10. Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• 1. Education: Minimum Master’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience, PhD preferred. An advanced degree in cognitive or behavioral science, neuroscience, psychology, or related field is preferred.
• 2. Experience: Typical minimum requirements Ph.D. & 0+ years or Master’s & 2+ years of experience in research and analysis. Experience, background, or interest in human decision making, cognitive load, interaction effects with artificial intelligence, and/or human decision aids and tools is a plus.
• 3. Skills: Ability to make significant contributions to projects/analyses; Strong analytic curiosity/ creativity; Ability to operate independently in the execution of assignments; Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary environment; Strong critical thinking skills; Knowledge of research techniques; Strong planning and organizational skills; Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills; Ability to interact positively and somewhat independently with clients. Strong consideration will be given to applicants with experience with quantitative methodologies, stochastic modeling and simulation, and/or statistics.
• 4. Other: Ability to obtain and maintain an Active TS/SCI Security Clearance.