Associate Research Analyst

CNA•Naval Air Station Point Mugu, CA

16d•Onsite

About The Position

Under close supervision, conducts research and analysis that meets CNA’s quality standards on focused, structured questions. Can effectively apply standard, routine, and well-established analytic methodologies. With minimal direction and supervision, routinely produces analysis that is logical and traceable as well as objective and unbiased. Shows some analytic creativity. Develops rudimentary 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. Keeps others informed. Actively engages with colleagues and works with manager to identify opportunities for collaborations within team and division. Seeks out others working on similar topics. Supports business development efforts and/or marketing activities by conducting background research and helping prepare materials under the direction of more experienced staff. Limited interaction with sponsors/clients and their study POCs under the supervision of an experienced colleague. Impact largely confined to individual project work. Demonstrates basic, effective communication skills, both written and oral. Can effectively present work to colleagues and CNA managers. Works under close supervision on focused, well-structured pieces of projects. Exhibits a positive attitude in interactions with colleagues and clients/sponsors. Serves as an effective member of project or research team by supporting leadership as needed. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum master’s degree in science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM), aeronautical engineering or equivalent experience
Master’s & 0+ years of experience in research and analysis.
Facility with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Access, Powerpoint)
Ability to manage databases
Ability to gather and organize information on policies, systems, problems, or procedures
Strong critical thinking and organizational skills
Basic knowledge of research techniques
Ability to plan and organize tasks effectively, both as an individual contributor and as a team member
Basic, effective communication skills.
An active final Secret security clearance is required at time of hire and the ability to maintain a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Shows some analytic creativity.

Responsibilities

Conducts research and analysis that meets CNA’s quality standards on focused, structured questions.
Applies standard, routine, and well-established analytic methodologies.
Produces analysis that is logical and traceable as well as objective and unbiased.
Develops rudimentary 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.
Keeps others informed.
Actively engages with colleagues and works with manager to identify opportunities for collaborations within team and division.
Seeks out others working on similar topics.
Supports business development efforts and/or marketing activities by conducting background research and helping prepare materials under the direction of more experienced staff.
Limited interaction with sponsors/clients and their study POCs under the supervision of an experienced colleague.
Demonstrates basic, effective communication skills, both written and oral.
Effectively presents work to colleagues and CNA managers.
Works under close supervision on focused, well-structured pieces of projects.
Exhibits a positive attitude in interactions with colleagues and clients/sponsors.
Serves as an effective member of project or research team by supporting leadership as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.