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Research Analyst, MITRE, McLean, VA or Bedford, MA

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.