Research Scientist (Qualitative Research) - USMC & Defense Workforce
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 some relevant experience and increasing ability to operate
independently. Staff at this level will typically be leading
smaller and/or less complex projects, playing a critical role as a
team member on projects with specific technical/scientific
expertise, or operating as a field rep. Consistently produces high
quality analysis. JOB DESCRIPTION AND/OR DUTIES 1. Routinely
produces analysis on structured and unstructured problems that
meets CNA s quality standards with limited direction and general
supervision. Demonstrates ability to develop and apply creative and
innovative analytic solutions to complex problems with
assistance/support from more senior staff. Shows the ability to
synthesize analytic results into a broader context. Can lead
complex analytic projects with supervision. Begins to make
connections and synthesize ideas across multiple, related studies.
2. Develops and maintains deep, specific institutional knowledge
and expertise of primary clients/sponsors; their culture,
organization, and issues. Uses that knowledge to support training &
mentoring of new staff, to support on-going work, and to support
development and shaping of new work for existing clients/ sponsors.
3. Balances responsiveness to guidance with independent action.
Contributes productively and harmoniously to the work of others;
treats everyone respectfully, professionally and fairly.
Independently identifies opportunities for collaboration within
team, division, and operating unit. Supports supervisor's
initiatives and helps make vision a reality. Recognizes and
acknowledges contributions from subordinates. 4. Supports business
development efforts and/or marketing activities by interacting with
CNA managers and current clients/sponsors on securing follow on
work (e.g., small grants, or above core projects), expanding or
developing new ideas for future projects, and occasionally working
with potential clients/sponsors on developing new project ideas.
Occasionally serves as internal reviewer of technical proposals. 5.
Interacts regularly and independently with clients/sponsors and
related parties. Typical interactions are at the "peer equivalent"
level, but some level of interaction at senior level. Can
effectively represent CNA as an organization. 6. Influences
decisions by sponsors/ clients; provide sponsors/clients with
implementable recommendations. Occasionally supports efforts to
enhance CNA's reputation via publishing and outreach activities. 7.
Demonstrates strong and effective communications skills, to include
ability to summarize and synthesize larger pieces of work into
effective executive summaries/executive briefings. Can effectively
present work to more senior and larger audiences. Effectively
communicates with & engages colleagues at all levels of the
organization. 8. Works under limited direction and general
supervision from division management. Can lead projects of low to
medium size and/or complexity, as well as significant tasks on
large or more complex projects. Effectively manages all aspects of
assigned projects, to include delivery of high-quality analytic
products on-time, and on-budget. 9. Plays a supporting role in the
mentoring and training of new staff individually or as a member of
a project team. Regularly demonstrates initiative in pursuing
improvements in the quality of our projects and analytic products.
Participates in corporate initiatives when asked to do so, and
makes contributions to initiatives focused on making CNA a better
place to work. 10. Performs other duties as assigned. JOB
REQUIREMENTS 1. Education: Minimum Master s degree in psychology,
sociology, or anthropology, with a focus in applied research , PhD
preferred. 2. Experience: Typical minimum requirements 5+ years of
experience in research and analysis in at least one of the
following areas: manpower and personnel, education and training,
workplace climate and culture, program evaluation. 3. Skills:
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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