Research Analyst, Africa & Middle East Strategy

Ascendant Program Services, LLC; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) contributions

Professional development support

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ascendant Program Services, LLC. is recruiting for a full-time Research Analyst linked to a multi-year contract with the U.S. Trade & Development Agency (USTDA).

The position is based in Arlington, VA (Rosslyn) and involves substantial research, analysis, monitoring, and administrative support for USTDA portfolio activities in Africa and the Middle East. Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in a similar capacity, a Bachelor’s degree, and may hold or be pursuing a Master’s degree.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of professional experience in a similar capacity.
• Bachelor’s degree is required; a master’s degree is preferred.
• Ideal candidates will have education backgrounds in Public Administration, Public Policy, International Relations, International Development, International Trade, Economics, or related fields.
• Regional knowledge and experience is preferred.
• Foreign language skills are a plus.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Ability to conduct sophisticated research using numerous resources.
• Ability to compile and analyze data and provide recommendations based upon statistical analysis.
• Ability to analyze programs and processes to determine effectiveness.
• Must be detail-oriented and able to format professional-grade documents for public dissemination.

Responsibilities

• Perform substantive research, analytical, program monitoring and evaluation, and administrative support for USTDA portfolio activities.
• Support preparation of briefing materials, reports, and correspondence.
• Contribute to monitoring and evaluating program implementation and outcomes.
• Operate independently to complete tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Research

Analytical thinking

Data analysis

Written communication

MS Office

Internet research

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Word

Excel

SharePoint

PowerPoint

Outlook

Teams

Job description

Ascendant Program Services, LLC. is recruiting for a full-time Research Analyst linked to a multi-year contract with the U.S. Trade & Development Agency (USTDA).

The position is based in Arlington, VA (Rosslyn) and involves substantial research, analysis, monitoring, and administrative support for USTDA portfolio activities in Africa and the Middle East. Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in a similar capacity, a Bachelor’s degree, and may hold or be pursuing a Master’s degree.