Research and Operations Specialist

Ardent Principles, Inc.•Herndon, VA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

We’re seeking a skilled Research & Operations Specialist who brings deep experience in complex database querying, rapid adaptation to new systems, and the operational discipline required to support high‑visibility mission needs. You’ll collaborate closely with client QA/QC teams, contribute to process improvements, and play a key role in training and mentoring new search team members. 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
Six or more years of experience searching/querying databases with the ability to quickly adjust to new systems
Bachelor’s degree in any liberal arts, scientific or technical discipline will be considered equivalent to three (3) years of relevant experience
Master’s degree is equivalent to an additional year of experience
A driven self-starter who collaborates with client QA/QC staff and has the capability to recommend and to adapt to new processes
Participates in the training of newly assigned search team members
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
Must possess an active TS//SCI clearance with Poly on day one of employment.

Nice To Haves

Degrees or experience in Information Management, Library Sciences or Records Management
Experience with quick reaction tasks (for example, searches in response to litigation)
Experience creating search terms using Boolean, Lucene or Structured Query Language.

Responsibilities

Six or more years of experience searching/querying databases with the ability to quickly adjust to new systems
Bachelor’s degree in any liberal arts, scientific or technical discipline will be considered equivalent to three (3) years of relevant experience
Master’s degree is equivalent to an additional year of experience
A driven self-starter who collaborates with client QA/QC staff and has the capability to recommend and to adapt to new processes
Participates in the training of newly assigned search team members
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
Must possess an active TS//SCI clearance with Poly on day one of employment.