Analyst, Soc. Impact & Rep. Risk
About the Company
National Journal Membership offers award-winning journalism, boardroom-ready presentations, customized infographics and analysis, and exclusive events. We provide members with the data, content, and resources they need to stay on top of key movements in people, politics, and policy.
Part of National Journal, Gravity Research specializes in strategy and business development, risk management, and stakeholder mapping. We help organizations navigate high-priority policy and brand issues, identify key influencers, and develop data-driven messaging and engagement strategies for creating impact. Our custom research provides analytical insights, deep-dive profiles, custom benchmarking, and ongoing tracking to help you engage both inside and outside of Washington, DC.
About the Job
Social Impact and Reputational Risk Analysts are responsible for contributing to all aspects of Societal and Reputational Intelligence (SRI) client engagements. Analysts on the social issues benchmarking team use our media monitoring tools and a range of qualitative research methods to identify and track trending issues, produce custom analysis for our clients, and develop bespoke insights and recommendations. Analysts work directly with senior leaders at Gravity Research and senior public affairs and C-suite executives at client companies.
Responsibilities
Managing research for 4-6 client accounts and being responsible for the timely delivery of all project work
Collaborating with team members to develop research methodologies and approaches to answer client questions
Leading associates and interns who are supporting the client research process
Developing smart, nuanced analysis on how societal issues may impact corporations, their workforces, and their consumers, and synthesizing findings into strategic recommendations for clients
Drafting deliverables, including PowerPoint presentations, memos, and other formats, to communicate findings and recommendations to clients
Presenting findings and interacting with clients to better understand their needs, serving as a trusted expert and advisor on challenging societal issues
Regularly consuming news about a range of societal issues and their impact on the business community to incorporate current trends into research and analysis
Contributing to product development by crafting new and innovative approaches to producing the analytic work, optimizing operations, and perfecting the research product
To perform this job successfully, each essential competency and responsibility must be performed satisfactorily
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform essential functions
Other duties may be assigned to meet organizational goals
Qualifications
A highly analytic, natural problem solver
The ability to highlight key insights within a complex set of data, synthesize large amounts of information, and then clearly explain these insights to clients
A skilled project manager, able to independently manage competing priorities and adhere to timelines
A strong writer able to clearly frame issues for a variety of audiences; some experience with PowerPoint or other visual presentation formats highly preferred
An individual with 1-3 years of experience in at least one of the following domains: strategy consulting, policy analysis, risk analysis, Capitol Hill or executive agency experience, or political science research
Earned Bachelor's degree required
Entrepreneurial spirit; Track record of building new initiatives from conception to execution
Creative thinking and resourcefulness in problem-solving
Prodigious work ethic and spirit of generosity
Active contributor to a diverse and inclusive workplace
