Analyst - West Coast

Thomson Reuters•San Diego, CA

1d•$58,100 - $124,300•Onsite

About The Position

The Analyst performs a wide range of research and analytical work, from due diligence assessments to threat management reports, using publicly available information and proprietary data to develop relevant, insightful products. The role provides on-site client support, including responding to inquiries, preparing ad hoc reports, conducting research, and advising on analytic methods. The Analyst conducts in-depth research using public records, proprietary data, social media, and other open-source sources, then communicates well-supported, actionable insights to clients through written assessments and a variety of media. The role also involves developing expertise in current research and analytic methodologies, TRSS proprietary data and technology, and tools such as data visualization and data-processing methods. Working closely with client managers and other analysts, the Analyst contributes to collaborative work in a fast-paced environment, takes ownership of increasingly complex tasks and projects, and participates in analytic development through mentorship, training, and development of best practices. The position is onsite full time and is available in California, Colorado, Hawaii, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington. The role requires U.S. citizenship, eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. national security clearance, and successful completion of a customer-specific background investigation. Employees in roles with access to highly sensitive public-record information are subject to periodic background checks.

Requirements

At least 3 years of work experience in research and analysis, public records, open-source data, and/or social media data supporting research and analysis.
Bachelor’s degree required.
Experience conducting investigative research and analysis to identify risks, relationships, patterns, and potential areas of concern.
Familiarity with analyzing complex networks, organizational structures, business relationships, and associations among individuals and entities.
Experience gathering and synthesizing information from multiple sources, evaluating source credibility, and identifying gaps or inconsistencies.
Ability to translate complex research into clear, well-supported written assessments that distinguish facts from judgments and communicate uncertainty.
Strong reading and formal writing skills, including composition and source evaluation.
Strong critical-thinking skills and attention to detail.
High proficiency using open-source and research database tools, including incorporating multiple data streams into a single deliverable.
Ability to engage with project teams and clients professionally and collegially, and respond quickly to requests.
U.S. citizenship, essential for compliance with government contract or federal agency/department requirements.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. national security clearance.
Ability to clear a customer-specific background investigation.
Subject to periodic background checks due to access to highly sensitive public-record information.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Experience supporting federal government agencies, law enforcement, national security, or other mission-driven clients in a research or analytical capacity.
Experience with link analysis, data visualization, geospatial analysis, or other advanced analytic techniques.
Familiarity with legal, regulatory, or investigative processes and handling sensitive or restricted information.
Familiarity with advanced open-source research techniques.
Experience tailoring analytic findings to different audiences through briefings, presentations, or other decision-support products.

Responsibilities

Provide on-site client support, including responding to inquiries, fulfilling ad hoc reporting requests, conducting research, and advising on analytic methods.
Conduct rigorous, in-depth research and analysis using public records, proprietary data, social media data, and other open-source data.
Provide clients with insightful, well-researched analysis and guidance.
Apply current research and analytic methodologies and develop expertise in TRSS proprietary data and technology solutions.
Communicate actionable insights through varied media, including data visualization technologies and data-processing methods.
Collaborate with client managers and TRSS Analysts in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Take personal accountability and ownership of work, including accomplishing progressively more complex tasks, projects, and collaborations.
Participate in analytic development, including mentorship, training, and development of analytic best practices.

Benefits

Flexible vacation and paid time off.
Two company-wide Mental Health Days off.
Access to the Headspace app.
Retirement savings and a 401(k) plan with company match.
Tuition reimbursement.
Employee incentive programs and possible annual bonus.
Resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing, including an Employee Assistance Program.
Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
Paid holidays.
Parental leave.
Sabbatical leave.
Optional hospital, accident, and sickness insurance (employee-paid).
Optional life and AD&D insurance (employee-paid).
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
Fitness reimbursement.
Group legal and identity theft protection benefit (employee-paid).
Access to a 529 Plan.
Commuter benefits.
Adoption and surrogacy assistance.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Two paid volunteer days annually.
Flexible work policies, including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year, as described in the posting.