Junior Research Analyst

KSA Integration • quantico, VA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

KSA Integration is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that provides business and management solutions through two core portfolios: (1) Warrior Readiness, and (2) Warrior Care. We are a rapidly growing government contractor that has built a reputation for focused customer service, on-time performance, and continuous improvement. To demonstrate this, KSA has been awarded the Inc. Best Workplaces, a prestigious list of businesses recognized for value placed on company culture, standout worker benefits, and the prioritization of employee well-being every year from 2019 to 2025. KSA also earned recognition on the Best for Vets List by Military Times from 2019 to 2025 and garnered the Department of Labor “Hire Vets” Platinum Medallion Award from 2021 to 2025.

Position Overview: The Junior Research Analyst supports the Marine Corps Systems Command Senior Support. This role is ideal for early-career professionals interested in public service, national security, and defense-related research. The analyst will support senior researchers and government stakeholders by collecting, analyzing, and synthesizing data to inform policy, operational planning, and strategic decision-making.

Requirements

• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word; familiarity with PowerPoint
• Ability to analyze complex information and summarize it clearly for non-technical audiences
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and ability to follow government documentation standards
• U.S. citizenship required
• Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance (active clearance preferred but not required)

Nice To Haves

• Prior working experience supporting a General Officer or a Flag Officer's front office.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Internship, coursework, or project experience related to defense, intelligence, policy, or government research
• Familiarity with defense organizations, military structure, or national security policy
• Experience with research or data analysis tools (e.g., R, Python, SQL, SPSS, Stata)
• Experience working with government reports or federal data sources
• Basic understanding of classified vs. unclassified information handling

Responsibilities

• Informs Strategic plans and roadmaps Strenth Weakness Oppurtunities
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative research related to defense, national security, military operations, and policy
• Collect, review, and synthesize data from government reports, classified and unclassified databases, academic literature, and open-source intelligence (OSINT)
• Support threat, trend, and capability assessments
• Assist with policy analysis, program evaluations, and strategic studies
• Clean, validate, and maintain datasets to ensure accuracy and compliance with government standards
• Develop briefing materials, reports, and executive summaries for government clients
• Create charts, tables, and visualizations to clearly communicate findings
• Track geopolitical, technological, and operational trends relevant to defense missions
• Maintain documentation of research methodologies, sources, and assumptions
• Support senior analysts with ad hoc research tasks and time-sensitive requests

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision (82% of employees’ premiums paid by the company, 25% towards dependents)
• HSA / FSA Medical Plans
• PTO
• Flexible Work Environment and Encourage Work/Life Balance
• 401K with Company Match
• Observes all federal holidays
• Professional Development/Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Annual Career Development Process

What This Job Offers

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