Research Analyst

$83,200 - $87,360/Yr

ManpowerGroup - Washington, DC

Full-time - Entry Level

Washington, DC

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Research Analyst position at ManpowerGroup focuses on investigating the intersections of media, state-affiliated entities, and influence operations. The role involves conducting open-source research and digital investigations to identify and analyze the activities of entities connected to state-affiliated media and influence operations. The analyst will collaborate with various teams to address geopolitical influence issues and develop innovative solutions through policy and product initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Conduct open-source research and digital investigations to identify entities connected to state-affiliated media and overt influence operations.
• Collaborate with policy, partnership, and operational teams to address issues surrounding geopolitical influence and platform misuse.
• Research media publishers, including state-controlled outlets, and analyze covert and overt influence networks using internal tools and SQL queries.
• Investigate commercial entities potentially violating platform policies and engage in research to support policy enforcement.
• Work with product teams to identify opportunities for leveraging intelligence to enhance platform safety.

Requirements

• Experience conducting open-source research and digital investigations.
• Proficiency with analytical tools such as SQL and Python.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Ability to draw conclusions from data and provide actionable insights.
• Familiarity with geopolitical issues, political analysis, and influence operations.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and thrive in a team-oriented environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with covert and overt influence operations.
• Knowledge of commercial due diligence processes and network analysis.
• Familiarity with tools like Lexis Nexis or similar research databases.
• Experience producing and delivering threat intelligence reports.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401K planning
• Weekly pay
• 15 days of PTO/year