Research Analyst

CNA - Arlington, VA

Full-time - Entry Level

Hybrid - Arlington, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

CNA is hiring for a Research Analyst to join their Gaming and Integration team in the Operational Warfighting Division. Staff at this level will be leading smaller/less complex activities or will be serving as an important contributing team member on projects. CNA fosters an inclusive culture that values diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Our flexible and engaging work environment encourages iterative and creative collaboration at every stage of the problem solving process. Our employees are committed to helping clients develop effective solutions to better manage their programs through scientific, data-driven approaches. We are looking for creative and innovative individuals to help carry out our mission.

Responsibilities

• With minimal or no guidance, meets CNA's quality standards when working on well-structured pieces of a project.
• Demonstrates ability to develop sound analytic frameworks and associated analytic methodologies/techniques for addressing both structured and unstructured problems.
• Develops and maintains broad, general institutional knowledge of primary clients/sponsors; their culture, organization, and issues.
• Contributes productively and harmoniously to the work of others; treats everyone respectfully, professionally and fairly.
• Supports business development efforts and/or marketing activities by maintaining strong client relationships through high quality work.
• Interacts with sponsors/clients under the supervision of an experienced colleague, and with study POCs independently.
• Makes significant contributions to research publications and analytic products for individual projects.
• Demonstrates ability to communicate results of work in a clear and concise fashion.
• Works with minimal or no guidance on focused, well-structured pieces of projects.
• Exhibits a positive attitude in interactions with colleagues and clients/sponsors.

Requirements

• Minimum Master's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience, PhD preferred.
• Typical minimum requirements Ph.D. & 0+ years or Master's & 2+ years of experience in research and analysis.
• Wargame design, development, facilitation, and analysis.
• Ability to make significant contributions to projects/analyses.
• Strong analytic curiosity/creativity.
• Ability to operate independently in the execution of assignments.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Strong critical thinking skills.
• Knowledge of research techniques.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact positively and somewhat independently with clients.

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to obtain and maintain an Active Secret Security Clearance.

Benefits

• Eligible for telecommuting or hybrid work arrangements at the discretion of the Supervisor.