Research and Operations Specialist

Ardent Principles, Inc.Herndon, VA
Onsite

About The Position

We need a sharp, adaptable contributor who thrives in dynamic settings and quickly gets up to speed on new tools and processes. In this role, you’ll search and query diverse databases, respond to quick‑turn data calls, and adapt seamlessly as processes evolve. Who We Are: Passionate Integrity, Driven by Excellence "Ardent Principles" signifies our unwavering commitment to excellence, driven by a profound passion and a strict adherence to ethical values. We believe that happy employees make for happy clients. Our mission is to act as a bridge between satisfied clients and fulfilled employees, ensuring that your job and well-being are our top priorities because your satisfaction leads to the success of our clients. With a competitive salary and industry-leading benefits, Ardent Principles offers more than just a job - we offer a career path filled with growth and opportunities. Join us and let's shape the future together!

Requirements

  • Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph
  • 1-5 years' experience of searching/querying databases with ability to quickly adjust to new systems.
  • Driven self-starter who is preemptive in seeking clarification when needed and the capability to adapt to new processes.
  • Must be a team player willing to collaborate and develop robust relationships with clients, colleagues and technical teams.
  • Skilled in time management with the ability to prioritize competing tasks and multitask in order to meet tight deadlines.
  • Goal oriented individual who is able to apply critical thinking and provide out of the box solutions.
  • Experience with data calls and quick reaction tasks
  • Ability to communicate effectively with peers and various management levels delivering a proactive experience and approach to high quality services for all stake holders.

Responsibilities

  • Search and query diverse databases.
  • Respond to quick-turn data calls.
  • Adapt seamlessly as processes evolve.
  • Collaborate and develop robust relationships with clients, colleagues and technical teams.
  • Prioritize competing tasks and multitask in order to meet tight deadlines.
  • Apply critical thinking and provide out of the box solutions.
  • Communicate effectively with peers and various management levels delivering a proactive experience and approach to high quality services for all stake holders.

Benefits

  • Highly Competitive Salary
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Dedicated Training Budget
  • 100% Employer-Covered Family Vision, Dental, and Health Insurance
  • 100% Employer-Covered Life and Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) Plan with a 6% Employer Match
  • 11 Paid Government Holidays
  • Spot Bonuses for Exceptional Performance

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Mid Level

Education Level

No Education Listed

Number of Employees

1-10 employees

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