Research Analyst, MITRE, McLean, VA or Bedford, MA
Posted June 29, 2021
Description:
MITRE’s Information Services department seeks a Research Analyst to join the Custom Research Team. The successful candidate will be adept at scoping research requests, hunting and digging for information and data, and presenting findings in a clear manner.
Responsibilities include:
- Collaborating with the InfoDesk, MITRE’s corporate information desk, to provide in-depth Tier 2 research support
- Conducting competitive intelligence and market research in support of business development, and benchmarking
- Conducting research using scholarly literature, IT advisory services, government and business databases, news sources, and e-books in support of a diverse work program
- Packaging research findings into high-quality deliverables to guide business decisions and inform corporate strategy
- Delivering current awareness materials via customized newsletters
- Expanding, building, and maintaining relationships with customers throughout MITRE
- Creating executive-level briefings and reports
Minimum 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
- An understanding of the research process and workflow
- 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 ability to learn new technologies quickly
- Demonstrated ability to resolve problems in a resourceful and timely manner
- Demonstrated ability to present information effectively to multiple sized audiences
- Familiarity with the Microsoft Office suite of products
- 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
Preferred Qualifications:
- MLS / MLIS / MIS or related degree
- At least 2-3 years of professional experience in library research, business analysis, market research, or competitive intelligence
- Experience serving as a librarian in a corporate, government, or academic organization supporting engineers and/or other highly technical professionals
- Experience visualizing data and designing infographics
How to apply:
View the full job description and apply online at the MITRE job portal.