Research Analyst - (Geospatial/Stats Focus)
Company: CNA Corporation
Location: Arlington
Posted on: June 2, 2025
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Job Description:
PRIMARY PURPOSE
CNA's develops data-driven, analytic solutions to address complex
and emerging problems. We conduct analysis and planning, build
decision-support tools, and create training and exercises that
support the safety and security of our nation's residents,
visitors, environment, infrastructure, economy and cyberspace.
Staff at this level will be leading smaller/less complex activities
or will be serving as an important contributing team member on
projects. Demonstrates analytical competence.
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.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND / OR DUTIES
1. 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. With direction and supervision, clearly
defines, structures, and executes a piece of a complex study to
meet quality standards. Demonstrates analytic creativity and
curiosity.
2. Develops and maintains broad, general institutional knowledge of
primary clients/sponsors; their culture, organization, and
issues.
3. Contributes productively and harmoniously to the work of others;
treats everyone respectfully, professionally and fairly. Keeps
others informed. Proactively identifies and seeks out others
working on similar topics. Works to identify opportunities for
collaborations within team, division, and operating unit.
4. Supports business development efforts and/or marketing
activities by maintaining strong client relationships through high
quality work, increasing the visibility of our work, and other
related activities such as proposal preparation.
5. Interacts with sponsors/clients under the supervision of an
experienced colleague, and with study POCs independently.
6. Makes significant contributions to research publications and
analytic products for individual projects.
7. Demonstrates ability to communicate results of work in a clear
and concise fashion. Effectively communicates one-on-one and in
groups. Can document work efficiently and accurately. Can
effectively present work to colleagues, sponsors, and small
audiences that are familiar with content.
8. Works with minimal or no guidance on focused, well-structured
pieces of projects. Works under closer supervision on more complex,
less-structured tasks. Can serve as task lead for pieces of
projects by managing own activities. May lead small projects under
the supervision of an RTL/CMD.
9. Exhibits a positive attitude in interactions with colleagues and
clients/sponsors. Provides clear guidance to colleagues on tasks.
Takes responsibility for own actions and outcomes.
10. Performs other duties as assigned.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
1. Education: Minimum Master's degree in a relevant field or
equivalent experience, PhD preferred.
2. Experience: Typical minimum requirements Ph.D. & 0+ years or
Master's & 2+ years of experience in research and analysis,
including a combination of:
3. Skills: 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.
4. Other: Ability to obtain and maintain an Active Secret Security
Clearance.
***Voluntary (but highly desired) document***
Please include a personal statement as part of your application. A
personal statement is a chance for us to get to know you. The
statement is your opportunity to share your goals, interests,
influences and show us that you will be a valuable asset to our
organization. Please click here for personal statement guidelines -
Click here. Personal statements will not be used as an elimination
criteria for this position. They will only be used to enhance a
candidate's application.
CNA is committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO)
to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to
race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity,
and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age,
disability, family medical history or genetic information,
political affiliation, military service and protected veterans, or
other non-merit based factors. In addition to federal legal
requirements, CNA complies with applicable state and local laws
governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in
which the company has facilities. These protections extend to all
terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting and hiring
practices, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves
of absence, compensation, and training and career development
programs. For more information about EEO protections, please view
the EEO is the law posters here: , . The pay transparency policy is
available here: . To be considered for hire, all individuals
applying for positions with CNA are subject to a background
investigation. For positions requiring access to classified
information, U.S. citizenship is required. Individuals will also be
subject to an additional government background investigation, and
continued employment eligibility is contingent upon the ability to
obtain and maintain an active security clearance.
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