Institute for the Study of War

• Conduct expert geospatial analysis on dynamic conflicts by synthesizing multiple open-source information on political and security developments.
• Compiles, manipulates, and analyzes geospatial data.
• Develop proficiency in data-driven analytic software platforms, particularly ArcGIS.
• Utilize partnerships with satellite imagery and remote sensing companies to enhance research capabilities.
• Provide research support for long-term projects and forecasts, collaborating with team members as required.
• Mentor and manage interns, fostering their professional growth.
• Provides GIS training to other personnel.
• Assist in editing and producing intelligence products to uphold institutional standards.
• Ensure compliance with proper data-handling and storage guidelines throughout all research activities.
• Design, develop, and maintain databases and systems of GIS data.
• Develop reports, maps, applications, and visualizations convening the results of spatial analyses.
• Utilize scripting languages to refine GIS data pipelines and processes.
• Provide visual interpretations of data, including geographic analysis, pattern analysis, and suitability analysis.

Geospatial Researcher, ArcGIS

Operations

• Maintain office spaces, conference rooms, closets, and AV room’s cleanliness and organization.
• Maintain ISW office calendar to ensure successful execution of events and meetings and deconflict use-of-space requests as needed.
• Manage main ISW phone line and assist with management of the main ISW email inbox and tech support email inbox.
• Collect and distribute mail 2-3x a week.
• Order and manage inventory of basic office and kitchen supplies, including paper, coffee, and light snacks.
• Order and maintain a record of office stationery and business cards.
• Support the execution of all in-person external events and meetings, including escorting and hosting ISW guests and visitors, event space set-up and breakdown.
• Order and manage external printing vendors or commercial printers for products.
• Provide administrative support across the organization, such as assisting with the printing and collation of documents as necessary.
• Facilitate staff and intern access to necessary subscriptions and monitor subscription use.
• Assist in operational credit card expenses reporting and receipt submission in coordination with the accounting team.
• Organize, maintain, and update ISW’s guest reception area.
• Coordinate, and book travel and accommodations for ISW staff as needed.
• Coordinate with ISW vendors as needed.
• Create, update and maintain operations standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Fulfill other operations tasks and responsibilities as required.
• Maintain IT inventory, including tracking and updating equipment and ensuring proper functionality.
• Perform basic light tech/IT troubleshooting of identified routine challenges and escalate as necessary.
• Assist with technical onboarding and offboarding of new staff and interns.
• Provide administrative support to Development team as needed, including gift entry, processing of acknowledgements, and organizing donor materials.
• Provide events support as needed.

Geospatial Researcher, ArcGIS

Operations Coordinator