Gravity Research is a premier custom research and insights organization supporting corporate, association, and nonprofit clients. They are seeking a Social Impact and Reputational Risk Analyst to manage research for client accounts, develop analysis on societal issues impacting corporations, and communicate findings to clients.
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
Skills
- 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
- Some experience with PowerPoint or other visual presentation formats highly preferred
Company Overview
Gravity Research offers societal and reputational intelligence, stakeholder influence analysis, and procurement influence mapping. It was founded in 1969, and is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://www.gravityresearch.com.