Research Analyst, Qualitative and Quantitative (Military/DoD) with Security Clearance

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Job description

Applied Memetics has an immediate opportunity for a highly skilled Research Analyst with a background in supporting project management, quantitative and qualitative research, survey design, data analysis, and open-source research functions. This is an onsite position in Homestead, FL. The ideal candidate will have experience in data visualization, and qualitative research methodologies, combined with the ability to translate complex client objectives into practical research solutions. An Active Secret Security Clearance is required. Responsibilities: o Conduct comprehensive assessments of operations in the information environment.
o Obtain and analyze open-source unclassified survey and assessment data from online sources, in-person surveys, and subscription data sources.
o Integrate open-source data with classified operational data, for assessments of operations activities and investments (OAIs). o Ensure all surveys and focus groups are representative of the target population and achieve the highest possible response rates, develop sample selection plans using accepted statistical methods.
o Utilize and manage access to commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) software (e.g., SPSS, MS Excel) for data analysis dashboards and visualization tools (e.g., Microsoft Power BI) to create detailed reports, presentations, analyses and visualizations related to client project data.
o Use subscription services and non-subscription research and analytic tools, plan, conduct and coordinate research on social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, TikTok, Instagram) to analyze reach, impact, behavior and sentiment trends among target audiences. Qualifications: o Bachelor's Degree with minimum 8 years (or 6 years with Master's degree or 3 years with PhD) of experience in an operational environment directly involved in two or more of the following areas - Information Operations, intelligence, data science, social science or qualitative and quantitative surveys/polling. o Experience planning, managing and implementing a variety of qualitative and quantitative research and analysis projects involving content and thematic analysis, coding/categorization of textual data, and proficiency with software such as MAXQDA or NVivo.
o An understanding of research design, methodology, and statistical analysis, as well as experience with data management, data cleaning, data visualization, developing assessments, reports and making recommendations based on available data. o Experience in quantitative analysis, including statistical analysis, data visualization, and correlative analysis, with proficiency in software such as R, Python, MS Excel or SPSS. o An active Secret Security Clearance is required o Fluent English and Spanish speaker is preferred

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