Research & Communications Analyst - Critical Infrastructure

Nexight Group; Silver Spring (MD); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) Contributions

Profit Sharing

Annual Bonus

Job summary

Nexight Group is seeking a recent graduate or early career professional to support federal clients in critical infrastructure protection through rigorous research, synthesis, and writing. The role balances independent work with teamwork, delivering clear content from summaries to in-depth studies.

You will conduct open-source research, perform analysis, and translate diverse sources into engaging content for technical and non-technical audiences, while meeting deadlines in a hybrid setting in

Qualifications

• Experience in research, synthesis, and writing projects.
• Ability to quickly become conversant in diverse technical topics.
• Experience writing clear content for varied audiences.
• Familiarity with open-source research and critical analysis.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Develop knowledge and analysis in cybersecurity, resilience, and critical infrastructure.
• Write concise, engaging content for technical experts, executives, policymakers, and the public.
• Perform quantitative and qualitative research to produce insightful synthesis.
• Draft, research, and edit talking points, memos, and briefings.
• Support meetings with clients and executives; manage timelines and tasks.
• Collaborate with teammates in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Demonstrate strong communication and critical thinking skills.

Skills

Research

Writing

Synthesis

Editing

Open-source research

Policy analysis

Education

Bachelors in Communications or related field

Engineering/Sciences with writing experience

1 year of professional experience

5 years of experience in lieu of degree

Job description

Research and Communications Analyst – Critical Infrastructure

Nexight Group is seeking a recent graduate or early career professional with experience in research, synthesis, and writing projects and demonstrated skill in quickly becoming conversant in diverse technical subject matter.

This role will primarily support federal clients working in the field of critical infrastructure protection. Working both independently and in close collaboration with teammates and clients, the position requires excellent discretion and the ability to quickly convey information from an array of sources to deliver clear and compelling writing products. Successful applicants will have experience conducting open-source research, offering critical analysis, synthesizing information, and writing original and engaging content that accurately communicates complex information—from short summaries and talking points to in-depth studies.

Nexight Group is a small technical and management consulting firm that serves a variety of clients in many topic areas. Adaptability, critical thinking, curiosity, and taking pride in hard work are all equally important to skills and subject matter expertise. Nexight has curated a culture of professionals striving to do good work together. To learn more about the company, please visit our careers page. Applicants should have the necessary skills to perform the following job responsibilities:

• Develop knowledge, expertise, and analysis in a variety of new subject areas related to cybersecurity, resilience, and critical infrastructure
• Write concise, engaging, and accurate content for a variety of products and audiences—including technical experts, executives, policymakers, and the general public
• Perform quantitative and qualitative research to develop accurate and insightful synthesis and analysis on a variety of technical subjects
• Draft, research, and edit talking points, memos, meeting notes, presentations, factsheets, summary reports, briefings, and other forms of stakeholder-facing products
• Support and participate in face-to-face meetings with clients, middle- or higher-level managers, and executives
• Exercise sound task management, organization, and time management practices
• Work effectively both independently and in collaboration with teammates in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment
• Demonstrate excellent communication and critical thinking skills

This is a hybrid position. Our headquarters is in Silver Spring, MD and staff are expected to make semi-regular visits to client sites in Arlington, VA. Fully remote work is permitted on a case-by-case basis.

Summary of Qualifications

Minimum

• One of the following combinations of education and experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, History, English, Political Science, Public Policy, Economics, general Liberal Arts programs, or related fields
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics, manufacturing, or related scientific fields with demonstrated experience writing for non-technical audiences
  • At least 1 year of professional experience
  • In lieu of degree requirements, the equivalent of 5 years of relevant professional experience
• Strict attention to detail with minimal oversight required
• An entrepreneurial spirit that realizes value in all tasks, large and small, likes to learn by doing, and desires continuous improvement and innovation
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Must be able to attain a Public Trust security clearance (including criminal and financial background check and proof of U.S. citizenship)

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in a writing-heavy discipline with more than 1 year of relevant experience
• Previous professional experience in a policy analysis, consulting, project management, client-facing role, or federal agency role
• Knowledge and previous use of style guides and editorial judgement
• Direct experience researching/writing on topics related to national security, cybersecurity, and/or critical infrastructure

Anticipated salary range is $65,000-$85,000 and subject to negotiation.

All full-time employees of Nexight Group receive a competitive salary and attractive benefits, including medical, dental, and vison insurance; paid parental leave; company contributions to employee health savings accounts (HSAs); company 401(k) contributions; profit sharing; and an annual bonus program.

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact: [e-mail].

Nexight Group LLC provides equal 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 characteristic under 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 where appropriate.

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.