Junior Research Analyst

KSA Integration

Junior Research Analyst supporting Marine Corps Systems Command at KSA Integration. Analyzing data and assisting in national security and defense-related research initiatives.

Posted 5/19/2026full-timeQuantico • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Informs Strategic plans and roadmaps
Conduct qualitative and quantitative research related to defense, national security, military operations, and policy
Collect, review, and synthesize data from government reports, classified and unclassified databases, academic literature, and open-source intelligence (OSINT)
Support threat, trend, and capability assessments
Assist with policy analysis, program evaluations, and strategic studies
Clean, validate, and maintain datasets to ensure accuracy and compliance with government standards
Develop briefing materials, reports, and executive summaries for government clients
Create charts, tables, and visualizations to clearly communicate findings
Track geopolitical, technological, and operational trends relevant to defense missions
Maintain documentation of research methodologies, sources, and assumptions
Support senior analysts with ad hoc research tasks and time-sensitive requests

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word; familiarity with PowerPoint
Ability to analyze complex information and summarize it clearly for non-technical audiences
Strong written and verbal communication skills
High attention to detail and ability to follow government documentation standards
U.S. citizenship required
Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance (active clearance preferred but not required)
Prior working experience supporting a General Officer or a Flag Officer's front office.
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
Internship, coursework, or project experience related to defense, intelligence, policy, or government research
Familiarity with defense organizations, military structure, or national security policy
Experience with research or data analysis tools (e.g., R, Python, SQL, SPSS, Stata)
Experience working with government reports or federal data sources
Basic understanding of classified vs. unclassified information handling

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, Vision (82% of employees’ premiums paid by the company, 25% towards dependents)
HSA / FSA Medical Plans
PTO
Flexible Work Environment and Encourage Work/Life Balance
401K with Company Match
Observes all federal holidays
Professional Development/Tuition Reimbursement Program
Annual Career Development Process

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Hard Skills & Tools

data analysisqualitative researchquantitative researchpolicy analysisprogram evaluationdata validationdata synthesisbriefing materials developmentvisualizationgovernment documentation standards

Soft Skills

analytical skillscritical thinkingproblem-solvingwritten communicationverbal communicationattention to detailability to summarize complex informationsupporting senior analyststime managementadaptability

Certifications

U.S. citizenshipgovernment security clearance