Indo-Pacific Research Analyst (USTDA)

Ascendant • Arlington, VA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Ascendant is recruiting qualified candidates for a full-time Research Analyst position linked to a multi-year contract that we hold with the U.S. Trade & Development Agency (USTDA). The Research Analyst will perform substantive research, analytical, program monitoring and evaluation, and administrative support functions for USTDA's portfolio activities in the Indo-Pacific Region. This position is based in Arlington, VA and is metro accessible (Rosslyn).

Requirements

• 1-3 years professional experience in a similar capacity
• Bachelor’s degree is required
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Ability to conduct sophisticated research using numerous resources
• Ability to compile and analyze data and provide recommendations based upon statistical analysis
• Ability to analyze programs and processes to determine effectiveness
• Ability to operate independently to complete tasks and succeed in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with all Microsoft Office Tools including Word, Excel, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams
• Proficiency in conducting internet research, as well as utilizing databases
• Must be detail-oriented and be able to format professional-grade documents for public dissemination
• Must have strong writing skills to draft and edit reports, briefing books, letters, and other forms of correspondence
• High degree of organization and time-management skills
• Applicants should demonstrate enthusiasm, initiative, flexibility and the ability to multitask
• Candidates must be able to obtain a Secret level security clearance with the U.S. Government.
• A public trust background check with U.S. Government must be completed prior to starting work.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree is preferred
• Education backgrounds and interests in Public Administration, Pubic Policy, International Relations, International Development, International Trade, Economics, and other related fields of study
• Regional knowledge and experience is preferred
• Energy, Critical Minerals, Digital Infrastructure, and/or Transportation industry knowledge and/or experience is a plus
• Foreign language skills are a plus

Responsibilities

• Perform substantive research, analytical, program monitoring and evaluation, and administrative support functions for USTDA's portfolio activities in the Indo-Pacific Region.
• Conduct sophisticated research using numerous resources.
• Compile and analyze data and provide recommendations based upon statistical analysis.
• Analyze programs and processes to determine effectiveness.
• Operate independently to complete tasks and succeed in a fast-paced environment.
• Format professional-grade documents for public dissemination.
• Draft and edit reports, briefing books, letters, and other forms of correspondence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level