Senior Research Scientist - Navy Human Resources Program
Company: CNA
Location: Arlington
Posted on: January 20, 2023
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Job Description:
CNA is a not-for-profit research and analysis corporation
running two major business units, CNA, the Department of the Navy s
Federally Funded R&D Center (FFRDC), and the Institute for
Public Research, which provides analytic support to non-DOD
government sponsors. RFR is a division within the FFRDC. Our
primary clients are the Navy and Marine Corps. We also support OSD
and other components of DOD. As our name implies, RFR focuses on a
full range of resource issues. Six programs within RFR address
problems in manpower, personnel, training and education; energy,
infrastructure and the environment; cost, acquisition processes,
material and supply readiness and logistics; and health analytics
and medical readiness.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.
PRIMARY PURPOSE
Represents level for those with considerable relevant experience
and demonstrated ability to operate independently. Staff at this
level will typically be leading projects of moderate size and/or
complexity, will be increasingly involved in business development
efforts, and taking greater responsibility for managing
client/sponsor relations. Staff at this level will be operating as
our more experienced analysts at CNA HQ or in the field. Operate as
a senior researcher at CNA in fields of Navy human resource
management, including manpower, personnel, training, and education
issues. This opening is for a position in CNA s Navy Human
Resources research program.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND/OR DUTIES
1. Independently produces analysis on a variety of issues that
meets CNA s quality standards. Routinely leads our most complex
projects with limited supervision. Demonstrates ability to
independently develop and apply creative and innovative analytic
solutions to complex problems. Demonstrate the ability to
synthesize analytic results into a broader context. Routinely makes
connections and synthesizes ideas across related studies, begins to
make connections between seemingly unrelated projects.
2. Established credentials as an expert in a specific
field/research area. Applies deep, specific institutional knowledge
& expertise of primary clients/sponsors to lead training &
mentoring of new staff, to support on-going work, and to lead
development and shaping of work for multiple existing
clients/sponsors. Develops expanding knowledge of other
clients/sponsors.
3. Balances responsiveness to guidance with independent action;
treats everyone respectfully, professionally and fairly.
Proactively identifies and acts on opportunities to collaborate.
Connects new staff to others working on similar topics. Contributes
to supervisor's initiatives and takes action to make vision a
reality. Recognizes and acknowledges contributions from
subordinates.
4. Identifies above core, above ceiling, and other opportunities
and assists in developing new business with existing
clients/sponsors. Assumes responsibility for managing relationships
with existing clients/sponsors and develops relationships with
potential clients/sponsors to help develop future business.
Occasionally takes the lead on developing competitive proposal
ideas and managing proposal development.
5. Takes the lead in engaging with clients/sponsors and related
parties. Some independent interaction at the more senior levels of
client organizations. Effectively represents CNA as an
organization.
6. Shapes/influences how our sponsors/clients think about issues.
Plays a supporting role in enhancing CNA's reputation as an
organization. Periodically delivers change. Plays a key and active
role in supporting efforts to enhance CNA's reputation via
publishing and outreach activities.
7. Demonstrates ability to communicate complex, technical analytic
results in a clear and concise fashion to sponsors/clients. Can
tailor analytic products, both briefings and reports, to suit
particular audiences, and can effectively adapt to unexpected
situations when communicating results of analysis. Effectively
communicates with & engages colleagues at all levels of the
organization.
8. Works independently under general supervision from division
management. Can lead and manage multiple projects of low to medium
size and/or complexity simultaneously or larger, more complex
projects. Responsible for follow-through with sponsors and
synthesizing results of projects in a broader context.
9. Demonstrates thoughtful attention to the needs of projects and
project staff. Exercises leadership in decision-making in the areas
of budget planning and tracking, staffing, and delegating
effectively. Serves as a role model and routinely takes a lead role
in the mentoring and training of new staff individually or as a
member of a project team. Proactively seeks out opportunities to
support corporate initiatives and to make CNA a better place to
work
10. Performs other duties as assigned.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
1. Education: Minimum Master s degree in a relevant field or
equivalent experience, PhD preferred. Relevant field include but
are not limited to economics, operations research,
industrial/organizational psychology, and applied statistics.
2. Experience: Typical minimum requirements 10+ years of experience
in research and analysis.
3. Skills:
Please provide 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
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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 is
the Law" 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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