Analyst - Midwest & South

Thomson Reuters•McLean, VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Analyst performs research and analysis for Thomson Reuters Special Services (TRSS), supporting the national security community, U.S. military, law enforcement, and private-sector clients. Work ranges from due diligence assessments to threat management reports, using openly available data and proprietary holdings to develop relevant, insightful products. The role requires full-time onsite work in one of the listed eligible states. The Analyst provides on-site client support and conducts rigorous research using public records, proprietary data, social media, and other open-source information. The position applies current research and analytic methodologies, uses TRSS data and technology solutions, and communicates actionable insights through written products, data visualization, and data-processing methods. The Analyst collaborates with client managers and other analysts in a fast-paced environment, takes ownership of progressively more complex work, and contributes to analytic development through mentorship, training, and best-practice development.

Requirements

At least 3 years of work experience in research and analysis involving public records, open-source data, and/or social media data.
Bachelor’s degree required; a master’s degree is preferred.
Experience conducting investigative research and analysis to identify risks, relationships, patterns, and potential concerns.
Familiarity with analysis of complex networks, organizational structures, business relationships, and associations among individuals and entities.
Experience gathering and synthesizing information from multiple sources, assessing source credibility, and identifying gaps or inconsistencies.
Ability to produce clear, well-supported written assessments that distinguish facts from judgments and communicate uncertainty.
Strong reading, formal writing, composition, and source-evaluation skills.
Strong critical-thinking skills and attention to detail; high proficiency with open-source and research database tools, including combining multiple data streams into one deliverable.
Ability to work professionally and collegially with project teams and clients and respond promptly to requests.
U.S. citizenship required to comply with government contract or federal agency requirements.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. national security clearance.
Must be able to pass a customer-specific background investigation; the position is subject to periodic background checks.

Nice To Haves

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 for different audiences through briefings, presentations, or other decision-support products.
Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

Provide on-site client support, including responding to inquiries, completing ad hoc reports and research, and advising on analytic methods.
Deliver well-researched analysis and guidance based on in-depth examination of public records, proprietary data, social media data, and other open-source data.
Apply current research and analytic methodologies and develop expertise in TRSS proprietary data and technology solutions.
Communicate actionable insights through multiple 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 for work and successfully complete increasingly complex tasks, projects, and collaborations.
Contribute to analytic development through mentorship, training, and development of analytic best practices.

Benefits

Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
401(k) plan with company match.
Flexible vacation and paid sick and safe time off.
Paid holidays, including two company-wide mental health days.
Parental leave and sabbatical leave.
Access to the Headspace app and Employee Assistance Program.
Tuition reimbursement.
Employee incentive programs; the role may also be eligible for an annual bonus.
Fitness reimbursement.
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
Optional hospital, accident and sickness insurance, and optional life and AD&D insurance.
Group legal and identity theft protection benefit.
Access to a 529 Plan.
Commuter benefits.
Adoption and surrogacy assistance.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Two paid volunteer days annually and opportunities for pro-bono consulting and ESG initiatives.
Flexible work arrangements, including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year.