Research Scientist - Strategic Analysis & Client Impact

CNA Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CNA Corporation is seeking a senior-level analyst to routinely produce analyses on complex problems and to develop innovative analytic solutions. The role demands deep client knowledge, strong communication, and the ability to lead projects with minimal supervision.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of research experience and a Master’s degree in a related field; PhD preferred. Clear ability to mentor staff and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree in International relations, political science, history, or related discipline; PhD preferred.
• Experience: 5+ years of research and analysis; US Government experience a plus.
• Skills: strong research design, independent execution, multi-disciplinary work, communication, and client interaction.

Responsibilities

• Produce analyses on structured and unstructured problems to CNA standards with minimal direction.
• Maintain deep institutional knowledge of primary clients and support mentoring.
• Lead projects of low to medium size with supervision and deliver high-quality analytic products on time and budget.
• Support business development by engaging with managers and clients on follow-on work.
• Interact with clients at peer level and higher, presenting findings effectively.
• Influence sponsor decisions by providing actionable recommendations.
• Communicate complex results succinctly in executive briefs.
• Mentor new staff and participate in corporate initiatives to improve CNA projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Research design

Independent execution

Multi-disciplinary work

Critical thinking

Planning & organization

Interpersonal skills

Oral & written communication

Client interaction & influence

Team mentorship

Education

Master's degree in International relations or political science or history

PhD preferred

Job description

CNA Corporation is seeking a senior-level analyst to routinely produce analyses on complex problems and to develop innovative analytic solutions. The role demands deep client knowledge, strong communication, and the ability to lead projects with minimal supervision.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of research experience and a Master’s degree in a related field; PhD preferred. Clear ability to mentor staff and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams is essential.