Social Impact & Reputational Risk Analyst

National Journal • Washington, DC

6d • $60,000 - $65,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Gravity Research is hiring a Social Impact and Reputational Risk Analyst. Gravity Research, born of National Journal, is a premier custom research and insights organization supporting corporate, association, and nonprofit clients. Our mission is to empower organizations to anticipate risk, spot opportunities, and rationalize reputational concerns against a backdrop of evolving public pressures. Gravity Research’s newest product is a research service that helps Fortune 500 companies make informed decisions about when and how to engage on societal issues, such as racial equity, LGBTQ+ rights, climate, and human rights. We support clients by monitoring the current conversation around these issues, benchmarking our clients’ actions compared to their peers, and analyzing the advantages and risks of engaging on specific issues. We are looking for curious and innovative researchers and consultants interested in helping corporations smartly navigate society’s most important and challenging issues.

Requirements

• Strong familiarity with the range of contentious societal issues currently at play.
• Solid understanding of the media and political environment.
• Excellent qualitative research and analysis skills.
• Ability to execute against tight deadlines to develop professional and intellectually sound deliverables for clients, both independently and in close collaboration with team members.
• Highly analytic, natural problem solver.
• Ability to highlight key insights within a complex set of data, synthesize large amounts of information, and then clearly explain these insights to clients.
• Skilled project manager, able to independently manage competing priorities and adhere to timelines.
• Strong writer able to clearly frame issues for a variety of audiences.
• 1-3 years of experience in at least one of the following domains: strategy consulting, policy analysis, risk analysis, Capitol Hill or executive agency experience, or political science research.
• Earned Bachelor's degree required
• Entrepreneurial spirit; Track record of building new initiatives from conception to execution.
• Creative thinking and resourcefulness in problem-solving.
• Prodigious work ethic and spirit of generosity.

Nice To Haves

• Some experience with PowerPoint or other visual presentation formats highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Managing research for 4-6 client accounts and being responsible for the timely delivery of all project work.
• Collaborating with team members to develop research methodologies and approaches to answer client questions.
• Leading associates and interns who are supporting the client research process.
• Developing smart, nuanced analysis on how societal issues may impact corporations, their workforces, and their consumers, and synthesizing findings into strategic recommendations for clients.
• Drafting deliverables, including PowerPoint presentations, memos, and other formats, to communicate findings and recommendations to clients.
• Presenting findings and interacting with clients to better understand their needs, serving as a trusted expert and advisor on challenging societal issues.
• Regularly consuming news about a range of societal issues and their impact on the business community to incorporate current trends into research and analysis.
• Contributing to product development by crafting new and innovative approaches to producing the analytic work, optimizing operations, and perfecting the research product.

What This Job Offers

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