Open-Source Research Analyst, Junior
The Opportunity:
- Are you passionate about helping organizations successfully implement change and advance their operations? Whether it’s process improvement, performance measurement, or business management analysis, it comes down to one thing: learning how an organization works and making it better.
- Although many companies know where they want to go, getting there can be a challenge. Thankfully, that’s what you do: improve the systems that move entire organizations forward.
- It’s why we’re looking for an organizational transformation and change specialist like you who can identify long-term goals and create the processes needed to achieve them.
- This is an opportunity to create efficiency in government.
- As an Open-Source Research Analyst, you’ll use your expertise to help your team assess how alterations will impact business processes and design to develop a strategy plan to evolve and improve your client’s capabilities.
- From unrealized potential to systemic challenges, your team will provide your client with a holistic view of their organization to transform their practices.
- Work with us as we lead change in government. Join us. The world can’t wait.
You Have:
- Experience conducting open-source or market research
- Ability to ramp-up on a range of topics quickly, 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
- TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
- Bachelor’s degree
Nice If You Have:
- Experience with strategy or change management for federal government clients
- Experience with technology scouting, supply chain risk assessments, or cyber threat intelligence
- Experience conducting outreach to and interviews with subject matter experts from the private and public sector
- Experience with open-source research and ubiquitous technical surveillance
- 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 prototype solutions addressing challenging client questions rapidly
- Master’s degree in International Affairs, Political Science, Linguistics, Economics, Library Studies, Cultural Studies, or Regional Studies
- Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.
Compensation
- At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care.
- Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values.
- Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs.
- Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits.
- We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.
- Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements.
- The projected compensation range for this position is $53,000.00 to $108,000.00 (annualized USD).
- The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees.
- This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.
Identity Statement
- As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud.
- You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments.
- We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.
Candidate AI Usage Policy
- AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools.
- However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge.
- As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.
Work Model
- Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually.
- To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.
Remote
- If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
Hybrid
- If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role.
- You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.
Onsite
- If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.