Research Manager, Insights

IQT; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 106,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

IQT is seeking a Research Manager, Insights to develop written analytics on emerging technology, national security, and global competitiveness. You will serve as lead analyst for multiple technology topics and collaborate with IQT subject matter experts to deliver high-impact insights to government partners.

You will publish two or more Insights products per month, coordinate with stakeholders across IQT, and shape forward-looking thought leadership to support national security objectives.

Qualifications

• Due to contractual reasons, U.S. Citizenship is required
• Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance (active TS/SCI clearance preferred)
• 5+ years of experience as a researcher and writer analyzing emerging technology and national security issues
• Strong writing skills, storytelling for government audiences of varying levels of technical expertise
• Experience presenting complex information clearly
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration with diverse stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, navigate analytic disagreements, meet deadlines
• Boundless intellectual curiosity and passion for IQT’s mission

Responsibilities

• Lead Insights product development for one or more assigned functional technology areas
• Design and execute research projects and deliver timely written analytic products focused on emerging tech and geopolitics
• Collaborate with IQT subject matter experts to develop a program of analysis and solicit inputs for products
• Publish two or more Insights products per month
• Receive and respond to product feedback from leadership and stakeholders
• Identify partner knowledge gaps and provide forward-leaning thought leadership
• Utilize a variety of tools and data sources to identify trends and impact
• Represent the Insights team during engagements with partners and deliver insights-focused briefings

Skills

US Citizenship required

TS/SCI clearance

5+ years research & writing

Strong writing for government audience

Prior experience presenting complex信息

Job description

Compensation

$106,124 - $137,973 + bonus eligible. Offers will be commensurate with level of experience.

Compensation

$106,124 - $137,973 + bonus eligible. Offers will be commensurate with level of experience.

Job Locations

US-VA-McLean

Location Classification

Hybrid - In Office & Teleworking

Overview

Reporting to the Vice President, IQT Insights, the Research Manager, Insights is responsible for developing written, analytic products on emerging technology, industry, market, and geopolitical trends. The Research Manager will serve as the Insights Team’s lead analyst for one or more functional technology topics. This role involves collabor ating with stakeholders across all of IQT to identify Insights topics, develop products, and deliver unique, impactful written analysis on emerging technology, national security, and global competitiveness to IQT’s government partners. IQT Insights is the division of IQT that produces forward-looking written products about emerging technology.

Responsibilities

• Lead Insights product development for one or more assigned functional technology areas
• Design and execute research projects and deliver unique, timely, and impactful written analytic products focused on emerging technology, national security, and global techno-economic competition
• Collaborate with IQT subject matter experts to develop a program of analysis and solicit inputs for products
• Publish two or more Insights products per month
• Receive and respond to product feedback from the Research Director, Insights, the IQT Editorial Director, and other internal stakeholders and subject-matter experts
• Identify partner knowledge gaps and provide forward-leaning thought leadership in those areas
• Utilize a variety of tools, databases, and other sources of information to identify changes, new activities, trends, trajectories, and impact for relevant technology areas, industries, and companies
• R epresent the Insights team during engagements with existing and prospective IQT partners and d eliver Insights-focused briefings to government stakeholders as-needed

Qualifications

• Due to contractual reasons, U.S. Citizenship is required
• Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance (active TS/SCI clearance preferred)
• 5 + years of experience as a researcher and writer analy zing emerging technology and national security issues (Intelligence Community or US Federal Government experience preferred but not required )
• Strong writing skills, specifically storytelling for government audiences of varying levels of technical expertise
• Experience presenting complex information in a clear, concise way
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated commitment to teamwork and collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities, navigate analytic disagreements, and meet deadlines
• Boundless intellectual curiosity and a passion for IQT’s mission to support the US national security community.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. PM22