Research Analyst (Europe & Eurasia)

Ascendant Program Services, LLC; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

Health insurance

401(k) contributions

Professional development support

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ascendant Program Services, LLC is hiring a full-time Research Analyst in Arlington, VA, to support a multi-year contract with the U.S. Trade & Development Agency (USTDA).

The role focuses on substantive research, program monitoring and evaluation, and administrative support for USTDA portfolio activities in Europe and Eurasia. The ideal candidate will have 1–3 years of relevant experience, a bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred), strong writing and communication skills, and the ability to work

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of professional experience in a similar capacity.
• Bachelor’s degree is required; a master’s degree is preferred.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Ability to conduct sophisticated research using numerous resources.
• Ability to compile and analyze data and provide recommendations based on statistical analysis.
• Ability to obtain a Secret level security clearance with the U.S. Government.

Responsibilities

• Perform substantive research, analytical tasks, program monitoring and evaluation.
• Provide administrative and supporting functions for USTDA portfolio activities.
• Prepare reports, briefing books, letters, and other formal documents.
• Support programs in Europe and Eurasia with rigorous analysis and reporting.

Skills

Research

Data analysis

Report writing

Communication

Security clearance

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

SharePoint

PowerPoint

Outlook

Teams

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Ascendant is recruiting qualified candidates for a full-time Research Analyst position linked to a multi-year contract that we hold with the U.S. Trade & Development Agency (USTDA). The Research Analyst will perform substantive research, analytical, program monitoring and evaluation, and administrative support functions for USTDA's portfolio activities in the Europe and Eurasia regions.

This position is based in Arlington, VA and is metro accessible (Rosslyn).

Qualifications

• 1-3 years professional experience in a similar capacity
• Bachelor’s degree is required; a master’s degree is preferred
• Ideal candidates will have education backgrounds and interests in Public Administration, Pubic Policy, International Relations, International Development, International Trade, Economics, and other related fields of study
• Regional knowledge and experience is preferred
• Energy and/or Civil Nuclear industry knowledge and/or experience is a plus
• 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
• Ability to operate independently to complete tasks and succeed in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with all Microsoft Office Tools including Word, Excel, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams
• Proficiency in conducting internet research, as well as utilizing databases
• Must be detail-oriented and be able to format professional-grade documents for public dissemination
• Must have strong writing skills to draft and edit reports, briefing books, letters, and other forms of correspondence
• High degree of organization and time-management skills
• Applicants should demonstrate enthusiasm, initiative, flexibility and the ability to multitask
• Candidates must be able to obtain a Secret level security clearance with the U.S. Government.
• A public trust background check with U.S. Government must be completed prior to starting work.

Ascendant offers a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, paid parental leave, medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) contributions, professional development support, and an Employee Assistance Program.