Open-Source Research Analyst, Junior

Booz Allen Hamilton•McLean, VA

2d•$53,000 - $108,000

About The Position

This role focuses on creating efficiency in government by leveraging open-source research to help clients assess the impact of alterations on business processes and develop strategies to evolve and improve their capabilities. The analyst will provide clients with a holistic view of their organization to transform their practices, addressing both unrealized potential and systemic challenges.

Requirements

Experience conducting open-source or market research
Ability to ramp-up on a range of topics quickly, including emerging technologies, cyber threat intelligence, supply chain risk, foreign policy, financial systems, financial crime, market analysis, best practices analysis, and change management
Ability to comprehend complex requirements, ask analytical questions, and find information through open-source or market research to answer those questions
TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
Bachelor’s degree

Nice To Haves

Experience with strategy or change management for federal government clients
Experience with technology scouting, supply chain risk assessments, or cyber threat intelligence
Experience conducting outreach to and interviews with subject matter experts from the private and public sector
Experience with open-source research and ubiquitous technical surveillance
Experience researching in a foreign language on websites outside the United States
Knowledge of financial, economic, or investment intelligence
Ability to leverage data, analytics, and visualization software tools to prototype solutions addressing challenging client questions rapidly
Master's degree in International Affairs, Political Science, Linguistics, Economics, Library Studies, Cultural Studies, or Regional Studies

Responsibilities

Conduct open-source or market research.
Ramp-up on a range of topics quickly, including emerging technologies, cyber threat intelligence, supply chain risk, foreign policy, financial systems, financial crime, market analysis, best practices analysis, and change management.
Comprehend complex requirements, ask analytical questions, and find information through open-source or market research to answer those questions.
Assess how alterations will impact business processes.
Design strategy plans to evolve and improve client capabilities.
Provide clients with a holistic view of their organization to transform their practices.