Research Analyst, MITRE, McLean, VA
Posted August 31, 2020
Description:
Why choose between doing meaningful work and having a fulfilling life? At MITRE, you can have both. That’s because MITRE people are committed to tackling our nation’s toughest challenges—and we’re committed to the long-term well-being of our employees. MITRE is different from most technology companies. We are a not-for-profit corporation chartered to work for the public interest, with no commercial conflicts to influence what we do. The R&D centers we operate for the government create lasting impact in fields as diverse as cybersecurity, healthcare, aviation, defense, and enterprise transformation. We’re making a difference every day—working for a safer, healthier, and more secure nation and world. Our workplace reflects our values. We offer competitive benefits, exceptional professional development opportunities, and a culture of innovation that embraces diversity, inclusion, flexibility, collaboration, and career growth. If this sounds like the choice you want to make, then choose MITRE—and make a difference with us.
MITRE’s Research & Analysis department is seeking a Research/Information Analyst to join our team of dedicated research professionals at the InfoDesk, MITRE’s corporate information desk. The successful candidate will conduct high-level, quick turn-around research supporting MITRE’s seven Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs).
The InfoDesk is focused on chasing down answers to difficult questions, pulling together high-quality information in response to research requests, and fielding requests for documents and e-books. Staff relish the diversity of research topics and the opportunity for challenging work.
Responsibilities Include:
- Provide ready reference and research support, and leverage MITRE expertise through regular duty at the corporate information desk.
- Respond to virtual and face-to-face information requests using the full range of available resources.
- Compile citations and identify articles on various topics, technologies, or industries for awareness and research purposes.
- Provide training on digital library resources and the InfoCenter 3D printer.
Basic Qualifications:
- Demonstrated ability to formulate complex search strategies; to search and locate information from various sources; to summarize and synthesize findings; and to place findings in context.
- Excellent customer service skills including an aptitude for understanding and anticipating customer needs and the ability to develop and maintain relationships with clients.
- Understanding of the research process and workflow.
- Proficiency with search engines and the Microsoft Office suite.
- Capable of working with frequent interruptions and able to pivot between tasks as priorities change.
- Strong interpersonal and communications skills with demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across level and function.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and to effectively build partnerships.
- Commitment to continuous learning and able to learn new technologies quickly.
- Demonstrated ability to resolve problems in a resourceful and timely manner.
- Applicants selected for this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or applicants who are eligible for security clearances.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree.
Required Qualifications:
- MIS/MLS/MLIS.
- Experience serving as a librarian in a corporate, government, or academic organization supporting engineers and other highly technical professionals.
- Knowledge of specialized information resources and databases in engineering, information technology (IT), health care/medicine, business, market research, military/defense, and/or government.
- Mastery of the reference interview.
- Knowledge of copyright policies and law.
- Proficiency with social media applications and SharePoint.
How to Apply:
The orginal job posting with full description can be found here. Apply using the job portal found there.