Technical Open-Source Research Analyst

Booz Allen Hamilton • McLean, VA

6d • $77,600 - $176,000

About The Position

The Technical Open-Source Research Analyst helps government organizations improve operations and implement change. The role supports clients by assessing how changes affect business processes, developing strategies to improve client capabilities, and providing a holistic view of organizational practices and challenges. The analyst conducts open-source and market research to answer complex questions and may work across topics such as emerging technologies, cyber threat intelligence, supply chain risk, foreign policy, financial systems, financial crime, market analysis, best practices, and change management.

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. The hiring process includes identity verification using biometrics and AI; candidates are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. Use of AI or other tools to assist with interview responses is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

The role’s work model is not specified. Booz Allen describes its general expectations for remote, hybrid, and onsite roles: remote employees may occasionally need to work at a company or customer facility; hybrid employees are expected to work at such a facility as directed by leadership and role needs; onsite employees primarily work full-time at a customer facility. Virtual employees are generally expected to have cameras on during meetings.

Requirements

• Experience conducting open-source research.
• Ability to ramp up quickly on a range of topics, 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.
• Ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with strategy or change management for federal government clients.
• Experience with technology scouting, supply chain risk assessments, AI research, or cyber threat intelligence.
• Experience conducting outreach to and interviews with subject matter experts from the private and public sectors.
• 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 rapidly prototype solutions addressing challenging client questions.
• Master’s degree in International Affairs, Political Science, Linguistics, Economics, Library Studies, Cultural Studies, or Regional Studies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct open-source research and, as needed, market research to answer analytical questions.
• Quickly develop familiarity with a range of topics, including emerging technologies, cyber threat intelligence, supply chain risk, foreign policy, financial systems, financial crime, market analysis, best practices analysis, and change management.
• Understand complex requirements and ask analytical questions to identify needed information.
• Assess how proposed alterations may affect client business processes.
• Help develop strategy plans to evolve and improve client capabilities.
• Support efforts to improve government operations and organizational practices.

Benefits

• Health, life, and disability benefits.
• Financial and retirement benefits.
• Paid leave.
• Professional development.
• Tuition assistance.
• Work-life programs.
• Dependent care.
• Recognition awards program for exceptional performance and demonstration of company values.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time