OVERVIEW

Analytic Services Inc. (ANSER) is a not-for-profit corporation committed to enhancing the Nation’s security by helping decision-makers address complex issues such as science, technology, policy, governance, and performance, among others, within defense and homeland security fields. To provide continued, exceptional support in these fields, ANSER is hiring a cadre of junior analysts to assist in projects across all domains of ANSER interests. Hired junior analysts will have an opportunity to develop their knowledge and skills through training sessions and mentorship from a senior analyst. In addition to a bachelor’s degree, candidates must have a master’s degree in a field related to national security and homeland security. Fields of particular interest include data sciences, engineering (e.g., electrical, mechanical, industrial, and systems engineering) and policy sciences (e.g., political science, government, and international relations). Limited professional experience - with the exception of internships- is expected.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

ANSER’s Junior Analyst Apprenticeship Program offers exciting opportunities to recent master’s program graduates who have limited work experience but want to focus on enhancing and applying analytic and business skills in support of critical National missions. During the apprenticeship, emphasis will be placed on developing critical professional competencies through execution of a range of technical and business-related tasks and activities; attendance to different technical trainings, lunch and learn sessions and other presentations; part-time support to appropriate client projects (if available) and one-on-one mentoring aimed at understanding ANSER’s culture, corporate operations, and professional requirements of working in a corporate environment and in support of government clients.

REQUIREMENTS

Candidates must demonstrate a history of successful academic and internship performance as well as a rich portfolio of academic and personal achievements that reflect a strong tendency towards analytic and critical thinking. Other requirements include:

• Master’s degree in data sciences or engineering (e.g., electrical, mechanical, industrial, and systems engineering) or policy sciences (e.g., political science, government, and international relations)
• DoD Secret security clearance eligibility
• Master’s degree with limited (3-5 years) work experience
• Strong writing and speaking skills
• Proficiency in conducting research using open-source resources
• Experience with various qualitative and quantitative analysis methods from academic area of practice
• Proficiency in standard Microsoft Office tools

ADDITIONAL DESIRED SKILLS

• Knowledge of national policy issues
• Experience with common data visualization tools: Tableau, Power BI, or others
• Understanding of relational databases such as MS Access or other database tools
• Understanding of HTML, XML and/or Java Applets

APPLICATION & EVALUATION PROCESS

Candidates must include the following documents in their application:

• Cover letter discussing interest in National security domain and ANSER corporation
• Current resume
• A sample of academic work demonstrating analytic thinking and writing skills

DISCLAIMER:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with ANSER, please call 703-416-2000 or e-mail Recruiting@anser.org.

ANSER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek individuals from a broad variety of backgrounds with varying levels of experience who have a desire to do meaningful work. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.