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DEVELOP YOUR CAREER

Navanti Group is a young company with significant growth potential, and we offer rapid advancement for those who excel. The success of our company lies in the quality of our people, which is why we will work hard to foster your talents and develop your career. Do really interesting work Work on innovative projects in international security, countering radicalization, new media, and business development. Have a voice We eschew traditional hierarchies because they stunt potential. We believe everyone has unique value to add regardless of age or title. We celebrate great ideas that can help our clients meet their objectives, and so we have institutionalized the practice of idea-sharing and development at all levels. We honor drive and excellence Our meritocratic system provides great rewards to those who excel and drive the business. Be creative We encourage fresh thinking because that\'s what drives innovation in our field. Interested in applying for a position, but don\'t see one that fits right now? Submit your resume for future consideration here . Navanti provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, handicap, disability, or status as a Veteran. We do not tolerate discrimination in any form and take measures to prevent discrimination against any employee or job applicant. We have a zero-tolerance policy for sexual harassment, exploitation, and/or abuse of power. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under US law, please click here . POSITION NOT YET FUNDED. NAVANTI IS CURRENTLY ACCEPTING RESUMES FROM CANDIDATES FOR ANTICIPATED SECURITY AND STABILIZATION WORK. Location : Arlington, VA (Crystal City) or remote Core Responsibilities Navanti has an anticipated requirement for an entry level open-source researcher to work with our multidisciplinary team who can use his/her knowledge of economics, politics/government, social issues, and cultural nuances across the world. The researcher should have knowledge and/or experience in one or more global regions including, but not limited to: the Americas, the Arabian Peninsula, the Caribbean, Central Asia, East Africa, East Asia, Europe, the Levant, the Maghreb, North Africa, the Pacific, South Africa, and South Asia. The researcher will gather and analyze data pertinent to the media environment, demographics, and security affairs of these various regions and will be responsible for collecting information from open sources, including regional and other non-English news outlets, social media, blogs, academic literature, local contacts, and other sources. Responsibilities The researcher will assist in project design, implementation, and report writing for multiple analytical products The researcher will assist in data collection, analysis, and quality control for various analytical focused on market research Minimum Qualifications Detail-oriented with an ability to multitask and manage time effectively Ability to follow instructions, meet deadlines, and produce excellent work with minimal supervision 1-5 years of relevant experience Strong writing and editing abilities Strong research skills, particularly using foreign-language media and social media sources Open-source analysis experience in an academic or professional setting Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint; experience using Power BI, PDF editor, and InDesign a plus Literacy in global media landscape Familiarity with the politics, culture, and history of at least one of the above-mentioned regions Strong understanding of conflict-affected regions/countries Experience living in, studying, or working on topics related to any of the above-mentioned regions Strong data management and analysis abilities Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work closely (virtually) with primary sources across the world / maintain strong rapport with individuals across various language/cultural barriers Language Working proficiency in one or more of the following relevant languages strongly preferred; exposure to multiple highly desired. Austrian Bulgarian Chinese (Cantonese and/or Mandarin) Finnish French Georgian German Greek Japanese Kyrgyz Lithuanian Polish Slovak Spanish Tagalog Turkish Turkmen Thai Vietnamese Education Minimum of a BA/BS in relevant field (Anthropology, Economics, International Affairs, Journalism, Political Science, Security Studies, Sociology) MA/MS or currently pursuing preferred Security Clearance None required; ability to eventually obtain minimum of SECRET clearance desired #J-18808-Ljbffr Navanti Group

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