CNA, Arlington, Virginia, United States of AmericaJob Description PRIMARY PURPOSEThe Operational Warfighting division is seeking a Research Analyst. Staff at this level will be leading smaller/less complex activitiesor will be serving as an important contributing team member on projects.CNA fosters an inclusive culture that values diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Our flexible and engaging work environment encourages iterative and creative collaboration at every stage of the problem solving process. Our employees are committed to helping clients develop effective solutions to better manage their programs through scientific, data-driven approaches. We are looking for creative and innovative individuals to help carry out our mission.JOB DESCRIPTION AND/OR DUTIES1. With minimal or no guidance, meets CNAs quality standards when working on well-structured pieces of a project. Demonstrates ability to develop sound analytic frameworks and associated analytic methodologies/ techniques for addressing both structured and unstructured problems.With direction and supervision, clearly defines, structures, and executes a piece of a complex study to meet quality standards.Demonstrates analytic creativity and curiosity.2. Develops and maintains broad, general institutional knowledge of primary clients/sponsors; their culture, organization, and issues.3. Contributes productively and harmoniously to the work of others; treats everyone respectfully, professionally and fairly. Keeps others informed. Proactively identifies and seeks out others working on similar topics. Works to identify opportunities for collaborations within team, division, and operating unit.4. Supports business development efforts and/or marketing activities by maintaining strong client relationships through high quality work, increasing the visibility of our work, and other related activities such as proposal preparation.5. Interacts with sponsors/clients under the supervision of an experienced colleague, and with study POCs independently.6. Makes significant contributions to research publications and analytic products for individual projects.7. Demonstrates ability to communicate results of work in a clear and concise fashion. Effectively communicates one-on-one and in groups. Can document work efficiently and accurately. Can effectively present work to colleagues, sponsors, and small audiences that are familiar with content.8. Works with minimal or no guidance on focused, well-structured pieces of projects. Works under closer supervision on more complex, less-structured tasks. Can serve as task lead for pieces of projects by managing own activities. May lead small projects under the supervision of an RTL/CMD.9. Exhibits a positive attitude in interactions with colleagues and clients/sponsors.Provides clear guidance to colleagues on tasks.Takes responsibility for own actions and outcomes.10. Performs other duties as assigned.JOB REQUIREMENTS1. Education: Minimum masters degree in social sciences , organization design or management, cognitive sciences, behavioral sciences or a related field. PhD preferred. PMP certification a plus. Certification as Organization Design Professional (CODP) a plus.2. Experience: Typical minimum requirements Ph.D. & 0+ years or Masters & 2+ years of experience in research and analysis.3. Skills:Application of qualitative and quantitative research methodsWorking knowledge of data visualization techniquesAbility to work on progressively more difficult projects/analyses, including directing portions of large research projects or small to medium projects under general supervisionAbility to operate independently and proactively in the execution of assignmentsAbility to work in a multi-disciplinary environmentStrong critical thinking skillsStrong planning and organizational skillExcellent interpersonal skillsStrong and effective oral and written communication skillsAbility to interact directly and effectively with clients and influence their decisionsOrganizational design theory (a plus)Assessments and evaluations (ideally in organization design and structures) (a plus)4. Other: Ability to obtain and maintain an Active Secret Security Clearance.5. Remote/Hybrid Work Eligibility: This position is eligible for telecommuting or hybrid work arrangements at the discretion of the Supervisor. Employees may be required to work at CNA headquarters or other work locations resulting in changes to the scheduled telecommuting or hybrid work arrangements.Additional documentsPlease include a cover letter and a writing sample with your application.***Voluntary (but highly desired) document***Please include a personal statement as part of your application. A personal statement is a chance for us to get to know you. The statement is your opportunity to share your goals, interests, influences and show us that you will be a valuable asset to our organization. Please click here for personal statement guidelines Click herePersonal statements will not be used as an elimination criteria for this position. They will only be used to enhance a candidates applicationCNA is committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service and protected veterans, or other non-merit based factors. In addition to federal legal requirements, CNA complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. These protections extend to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting and hiring practices, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training and career development programs. For more information about EEO protections, please view the EEO is the law posters here:'EEO is the Law' Poster' ,'EEO Poster Supplement' . The pay transparency policy is available here:Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster .To be considered for hire, all individuals applying for positions with CNA are subject to a background investigation. For positions requiring access to classified information, U.S. citizenship is required. Individuals will also be subject to an additional government background investigation, and continued employment eligibility is contingent upon the ability to obtain and maintain an active security clearance.CNA, Arlington, Virginia, United States of America#J-18808-Ljbffrby Jobble

PRIMARY PURPOSE CNA's Data Science Division (DSD) is hiring for an Associate Data Scientist. They will provide research, analytical, and technical support on a range of projects. The mission of the DSD is to develop innovative, cutting-edge analytics that are relevant, impactful, and actionable. The division provides data science expertise and support to the Department of the Navy and Department of Defense. The DSD develops models and analytics to support Navy problems across all Navy domains, including aviation, surface warfare, undersea warfare, cyber, logistics, readiness, force generation, sustainment, acquisition, and cost modeling. The division currently supports the Navy's Performance-to-Plan forum, which provides senior Navy leadership forwardlooking performance forecasts, which are foundational to articulating Navy progress toward readiness and capability goals CNA fosters an inclusive culture that values diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Our flexible and engaging work environment encourages iterative and creative collaboration at every stage of the problem solving process. Our employees are committed to helping clients develop effective solutions to better manage their programs through scientific, data-driven approaches. We are looking for creative and innovative individuals to help carry out our mission. JOB DESCRIPTION AND/OR DUTIES 1. Under close supervision, conducts research and analysis that meets CNA's quality standards on focused, structured questions. Can effectively apply standard, routine, and well-established analytic methodologies. With minimal direction and supervision, routinely produces analysis that is logical and traceable as well as objective and unbiased. Shows some analytic creativity. 2. Develops rudimentary institutional knowledge of primary clients/sponsors; their culture, organization, and issues. 3. Contributes productively and harmoniously to the work of others; treats everyone respectfully, professionally and fairly. Keeps others informed. Actively engages with colleagues and works with manager to identify opportunities for collaborations within team and division. Seeks out others working on similar topics. 4. Supports business development efforts and/or marketing activities by conducting background research and helping prepare materials under the direction of more experienced staff. 5. Limited interaction with sponsors/clients and their study POCs under the supervision of an experienced colleague. 6. Impact largely confined to individual project work. 7. Demonstrates basic, effective communication skills, both written and oral. Can effectively present work to colleagues and CNA managers. 8. Works under close supervision on focused, well-structured pieces of projects. 9. Exhibits a positive attitude in interactions with colleagues and clients/sponsors. Serves as an effective member of project or research team by supporting leadership as needed. 10. Performs other duties as assigned. JOB REQUIREMENTS 1. Education: Minimum Master's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Operations Research or a relevant field or equivalent experience. 2. Experience: Typical minimum requirements Master's & 0+ years of experience in research and analysis. 3. Skills: <ul><li>Facility with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Access, Powerpoint)] </li><li>Ability to manage databases </li><li>Ability to gather and organize information on policies, systems, problems, or procedures; Strong critical thinking and organizational skills </li><li>Basic knowledge of research techniques </li><li>Ability to plan and organize tasks effectively, both as an individual contributor and as a team member; Basic, effective communication skills. </li> </ul>4. Other: Ability to obtain and maintain an Active Secret Security Clearance. Required Documents <ol><li>Resume or CV </li><li>Cover letter - Please upload a cover letter as part of your application that introduces yourself, summarizes your relevant skills and experiences, and describes why you would be a valuable asset to CNA's DSD Division. </li><li>Transcripts - Please upload your undergraduate and graduate transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable). </li><li>Writing Sample - Please upload a research paper or journal article that demonstrates your writing and research skills (draft copies are acceptable) </li> </ol> ***Voluntary (but highly desired) document*** Please include a personal statement as part of your application. A personal statement is a chance for us to get to know you. The statement is your opportunity to share your goals, interests, influences and show us that you will be a valuable asset to our organization. Please click here for personal statement guidelines - Click here Personal statements will not be used as an elimination criteria for this position. They will only be used to enhance a candidate's application CNA is committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service and protected veterans, or other non-merit based factors. In addition to federal legal requirements, CNA complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. These protections extend to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting and hiring practices, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training and career development programs. For more information about EEO protections, please view the EEO is the law posters here: "EEO is the Law" Poster", "EEO Poster Supplement". The pay transparency policy is available here: Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster. To be considered for hire, all individuals applying for positions with CNA are subject to a background investigation. For positions requiring access to classified information, U.S. citizenship is required. Individuals will also be subject to an additional government background investigation, and continued employment eligibility is contingent upon the ability to obtain and maintain an active security clearance.

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