Language-Enabled Media Research Analyst (TS/SCI w/ Poly)
About the position
ORBIS is seeking an experienced Research Analyst, proficient in East Asian language, to work on a technical research effort that will include being responsible for conducting detailed research across multiple networks, in support of tailored government requirements. This position will be relied upon to engage with clients to obtain a deep understanding of their needs to apply to ongoing research. The role is critical in ensuring that the research conducted is not only thorough but also relevant to the specific objectives of the clients, which may include various government entities. The analyst will be expected to work in a hybrid environment, balancing time between the client's office and remote work, which allows for flexibility while maintaining close communication with stakeholders. The analyst will engage with clients at a working level to gain an understanding of their technical objectives and intent. This involves conducting traditional media and social media analysis, tracing information across multiple inter- and intranet layers to provide relevant context and actionable data for niche clients. The role requires methodical research in both English and foreign languages to inform clients' understanding of relevant markets and digital environments. The analyst will also be responsible for authoring concise, actionable, data-backed products and delivering them to clients, while also eliciting and implementing feedback to refine the outputs. Additionally, the analyst will recommend new data sources or tools to the team and project lead for use, and develop descriptive metrics that help to effectively describe market conditions.
Responsibilities
• Engage with client at a working level and gain an understanding of their technical objectives and intent
,
• Conduct traditional media and social media analysis, tracing information across multiple inter- and intranet layers to provide relevant context and actionable data for niche clients
,
• Methodically conduct research in English and foreign languages to inform clients' understanding of relevant markets and digital environments
,
• Author concise, actionable, data-backed products and deliver them to clients', then elicit and implement feedback
,
• Recommend new data sources or tools to team and project lead for use
,
• Develop descriptive metrics that help to effectively describe market conditions
Requirements
• A Bachelor's degree is required for this position
,
• Minimum of 7 years' experience in a consulting role in the IC
,
• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph
,
• Russian language competency (ideally 2/2 ILR score or ability to reach that quickly)
,
• Previous experience conducting open source research, analysis, or other professional activities relating to culture, media, or politics
,
• Demonstrated experience conducting internet and other research
,
• Demonstrated experience developing deliverable research products
,
• Demonstrated strong analytic skills
,
• Strong communication skills
Nice-to-haves
• Master's degree in a social science or behavioral science preferred but not required for this position
,
• Familiarity with various Intelligence Community partners and their operations
,
• Proficiency with software and databases used in support of research and analysis for the U.S. Government
Benefits
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ORBIS is seeking an experienced Research Analyst, proficient in East Asian language, to work on a technical research effort that will include being responsible for conducting detailed research across multiple networks, in support of tailored government requirements. This position will be relied upon to engage with clients to obtain a deep understanding of their needs to apply to ongoing research. The role is critical in ensuring that the research conducted is not only thorough but also relevant to the specific objectives of the clients, which may include various government entities. The analyst will be expected to work in a hybrid environment, balancing time between the client's office and remote work, which allows for flexibility while maintaining close communication with stakeholders. The analyst will engage with clients at a working level to gain an understanding of their technical objectives and intent. This involves conducting traditional media and social media analysis, tracing information across multiple inter- and intranet layers to provide relevant context and actionable data for niche clients. The role requires methodical research in both English and foreign languages to inform clients' understanding of relevant markets and digital environments. The analyst will also be responsible for authoring concise, actionable, data-backed products and delivering them to clients, while also eliciting and implementing feedback to refine the outputs. Additionally, the analyst will recommend new data sources or tools to the team and project lead for use, and develop descriptive metrics that help to effectively describe market conditions.
Responsibilities
• Engage with client at a working level and gain an understanding of their technical objectives and intent
,
• Conduct traditional media and social media analysis, tracing information across multiple inter- and intranet layers to provide relevant context and actionable data for niche clients
,
• Methodically conduct research in English and foreign languages to inform clients' understanding of relevant markets and digital environments
,
• Author concise, actionable, data-backed products and deliver them to clients', then elicit and implement feedback
,
• Recommend new data sources or tools to team and project lead for use
,
• Develop descriptive metrics that help to effectively describe market conditions
Requirements
• A Bachelor's degree is required for this position
,
• Minimum of 7 years' experience in a consulting role in the IC
,
• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph
,
• Russian language competency (ideally 2/2 ILR score or ability to reach that quickly)
,
• Previous experience conducting open source research, analysis, or other professional activities relating to culture, media, or politics
,
• Demonstrated experience conducting internet and other research
,
• Demonstrated experience developing deliverable research products
,
• Demonstrated strong analytic skills
,
• Strong communication skills
Nice-to-haves
• Master's degree in a social science or behavioral science preferred but not required for this position
,
• Familiarity with various Intelligence Community partners and their operations
,
• Proficiency with software and databases used in support of research and analysis for the U.S. Government
Benefits
Apply Now