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Research Analyst (Russia)

Vienna, United States

Overview:

Exovera is seeking a motivated Russian Linguist-Analyst to lead language-enabled research, analytic services and forward-thinking insight on complex issues related to Russia.

Exovera provides research, analysis, and operational capabilities to government, defense, and private-sector clients. Our team consists of Chinese-, Russian-, and Iran-focused linguist-analysts who work closely with a cadre of software engineers to produce cutting-edge insights, data exploitation, and tool development.

Responsibilities:

Work individually and as part of a team to conduct Russian-language open source research and analysis using online sources, academic publications, gray literature, and in-house proprietary databases.
Identify and collect data for analysis and to create finished reports.
Write and edit finished analytic reports for and engage with senior clients ranging from short briefs to monograph-length studies.
Establish subject matter expertise in areas of analytic responsibility, including identifying key items for research and analysis and potential new data sources.
Work with in-house software developers to identify and assist collection and processing of Russian language documents and structured data.

Qualifications:

Active in-scope TS/SCI clearance.
Demonstrated expertise in the Russian military strategy, doctrine, and capabilities; science and technology development; and/or political system.
Minimum 4-5 years of relevant professional work experience.
Advanced Russian language skills equivalent to or above ILR 2+ level for reading and listening.
Superior verbal and written English communication skills.
Strong demonstrated ability to work individually, as part of a team, and to lead small project teams.
Bachelor's degree in area studies, intelligence studies, political science, security studies, international relations, data science, computer science, or related field.
Proficiency in MS Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Working Conditions:

Travel: Dunn Loring Station (orange line); free parking garage available on-site.
Hybrid work schedule: in-person and remote.
Flexible hours, non-shift work.

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