Research & Communications Analyst

Nexight Group; Silver Spring (MD); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid parental leave

HSAs and 401(k)

Profit sharing

Annual bonus program

Job summary

Nexight Group is seeking a Research and Communications Analyst–Agriculture to join our Silver Spring, MD team. The role emphasizes rapid desktop research, critical analysis, and translating complex food and agriculture policy topics into clear, engaging content for technical and non-technical audiences.

The successful candidate will write reports, briefs, and presentations while coordinating projects and collaborating with subject matter experts to deliver accurate, readable materials for

Qualifications

• Combination of degree and experience as described in the job posting.
• Experience translating complex information for non-technical audiences.
• Strong writing and editing abilities with attention to accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Rapidly build subject matter expertise to research, analyze, synthesize, and communicate complex topics for various audiences.
• Organize and synthesize large volumes of information including regulations and stakeholder input.
• Write concise, engaging content for reports, publications, and policy briefings.

Skills

Research analysis

Data interpretation

Technical writing

Communication

Project coordination

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

1+ year experience

Public policy/agriculture familiarity

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Research and Communications Analyst – Agriculture

Nexight Group is seekingaresearch andcommunicationsanalystwithprovenexperienceinquickly becomingconversantin newtechnicaltopic areas,mainly relatedtofood and agriculture, policy, and regulations.The idealanalystconductsdesktop research efficiently, offerscritical analysis, synthesizesinformation to draw meaningful conclusions,andwritesoriginaland engaging contentthataccuratelytranslatescomplex information intoclear and compellingcontentforboth technical and non-technical audiences.

Nexight Group is asmalltechnical and management consultingfirmthat servesa variety of clients in many topic areas . Adaptability, critical thinking, curiosity, and taking pride inhard workare all equally important to skills and subject matterexpertise. Nexight has curated a culture of professionals striving to dogood worktogether.To learn more about the company please visitour careers page .

JobDuties and Responsibilities

Applicants should have the necessary skills to perform the following job responsibilities:

• Rapidly build subject matterexpertiseto effectively research, analyze, synthesize, and communicate complex topics, data, and expert viewpointsat a levelappropriate tothe specified audience (e.g., non-technical audiences, technical experts, managers, and leadership within both government and non-government organizations)
• Organize, evaluate, and synthesize large volumes of information and data, including regulations, stakeholder input, and technical documentation, to support informed decision-making
• Write concise and engaging content for reports, publications, presentations, policy briefings, fact sheets,executive summaries,training materials, anddigital platforms (e.g., websites, social media, newsletters)
• Ensure technical accuracy of materials while improving grammar, punctuation, scannability, readability, style, flow, and persuasiveness to engage target audiences
• Research and analyze quantitative and qualitative data, trends, and future directions to develop insightful andaccuratesyntheses and visualizations of key issues
• Develop and track project schedules to ensure continuous progress needed to meet a known deadline
• Apply critical thinking skills to research, analyze, communicate, solve complex problems, and develop creative solutions tailored to specific clients and projects
• Engage with subject matter experts via surveys and interviews,andfacilitatemeetings to gather individual perspectives, clarify specific trends, reach consensus decisions, and achieveclient objectives
• Perform the above duties individually and as part of a team in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover orcontaina comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilitiesrequired ofthe employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

Nexight's offices are in Silver Spring, MD. The position is open to in-person, remote, or hybrid candidates. Candidates must be willing to occasionally travel within the continental United States—most often the Washington, D.C. area—to support clients. Applicants should also expect to travel to Nexight's offices at least once per quarter.

This is a primarily sedentary position in an environmentally controlled office setting, although moving between workareas may berequired.Manipulating a computer keyboard or mouse and operating standard office equipment isrequiredfor this position.Additionally,in support of client meetings, conferences, workshops, and events, occasional travel and onsite support may berequired. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

SummaryofQualifications

Required Education and Experience

• One of the following combinations of degree and experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism,education,English, public policy,orarelated field(e.g., a writing-heavyhumanitiesor social science discipline)with demonstrated familiarity and/or interestinagriculture, public policy, data analysis, technology, and/or engineering
• Bachelor’s degree inbiology, chemistry, food and agriculture, health sciences, or related scientific fields withdemonstratedexperiencewriting for non-technical audiences
• At least1 year of professionalexperience
• In lieu of degree requirements, the equivalent of 5 years of relevant professional experience

Required Demonstrated Ability andSkill

Candidatesshould be able todemonstratethat they can apply the following abilities and skills toconsistently andreliablyproduce high-quality work:

• Ability to quickly review,comprehend, analyze, and synthesize qualitative or quantitative data and information from various sources (such as surveys, interviews, technical and scientific reports, law and regulation, policy)
• With strict attention to detail and accuracy, communicate effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences via scannable formats (such as briefings and presentations, newsletters, executive summaries, educational content, fact sheets, memos, videos, web, and social media content)
• Ability to coordinate tasks across project teams andmaintainattention to detail while balancing competing priorities
• Ability to comfortably and professionally interact and communicate in written and verbal form with colleagues and external partners with diverse backgrounds and at all levels of seniority
• Ability to work independently and directly with clients in a professional environment, with supervision and collaboration with other team members.
• Curiosity, initiative,adaptability,and a willingness to contribute wherever needed;enjoys learning through hands-on experience and continuously seeks ways to improve
• Strongproficiencyin Microsoft Office programs, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to work well independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment
• Ability to obtain a public trust clearance(including criminal and financial background check)
• U.S. Citizenship (requireddue to work with government clients)

Preferred

• 3+ years of professional experience
• Previous professional experience in food and agriculture, public policy, and/or project management
• Previousexperience in management consulting; supporting or working for a federal government client; or with professional, technical, or trade organizations

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this roletakes into accountthe wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions,including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. A reasonable estimate of the current range is$55,000 to $75,000.

All full-time employees of Nexight Group receive a competitive salary and attractive benefits, including

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• paid parental leave
• company contributions to employee health savings accounts (HSAs)
• company 401(k) contributions
• profit sharing
• annual bonus program

Nexight Group LLCprovidesequal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other protected characteristicunder applicable law. This involves all phases of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, employment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, reduction of workforce and termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, the use of all facilities, and participation in all company-sponsored employee activities. Provisions in applicable laws providing for bona fide occupational qualifications, business necessity, or age limitations will be adhered to by the company whereappropriate.

All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. PRINCIPALS ONLY. VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Priority referrals of protected veterans desired. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Voluntary Self-Identification

For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey.Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file.

As set forth in Nexight Group’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows:

A \"disabled veteran\" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.

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