Research Analyst, Mitre, Bedford, MA, McLean, Virginia

Posted October 12, 2021

Description:

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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 business, industry, 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 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 conducting business research in a consulting, financial services or other business setting or experience serving as a librarian in a corporate, government, or academic organization supporting engineers and/or other highly technical professionals
Experience identifying federal contract opportunities and government and private grants
Ability to analyze and interpret financial data from a variety of sources

How to Apply:

To apply, please visit: https://careers.mitre.org/us/en/job/R105090/Research-Analyst

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