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    Research Associate - Washington, United States - Gravity Research

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    Gravity Research Washington, United States

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    Gravity Research is hiring a

    Research Associate

    to support Gravity Researchs Political and Reputational Vetting Service.

    Gravity Research, born of National Journal, is a premier custom research and insights organization supporting corporate, association, and nonprofit clients.

    Our mission is to empower organizations to anticipate risk, spot opportunities, and rationalize reputational concerns against a backdrop of evolving public pressures.


    What is Gravity Research's Political and Reputational Vetting Service?

    The Political and Reputational Vetting service provides corporate Political Action Committees with custom analysis on candidates and officials to help inform their giving decisions.

    Using our research and expertise, we also create content tailored to members needs, delivering customized profiles, executive briefings, and programming to top tier Washington professionals.

    We are looking for curious and innovative entry-level researchers and consultants interested in helping corporations smartly navigate their political giving.



    The role:

    Associates on the Political and Reputational Vetting team use a range of qualitative methods to research candidates policy positions and potentially controversial behavior, and use our media monitoring tools to track rapidly changing situations.

    Associates will also work on product development initiatives as the team begins to expand the services we offer to clients.



    Your responsibilities will include:
    Conducting thorough research on candidates policy positions and potentially controversial actions, statements, and affiliations

    Writing clear, succinct summaries of large amounts of data

    Drafting deliverables, including PowerPoint presentations, Excel spreadsheets, and other formats, to communicate findings to clients

    Managing research for multiple client accounts and internal initiatives; taking responsibility for the timely delivery of all work

    Collaborating with team members to develop research methodologies

    Contributing to product development by crafting new and innovative approaches to producing the analytic work, optimizing operations, and perfecting the research product


    Qualifications of the ideal candidate:
    An excellent academic record; bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

    Up to 2 years of post-undergraduate experience in politics, research, consulting, or another relevant professional setting

    Experience in qualitative research required; experience in a detail-oriented role, such as copyediting, preferred

    Strong research skills and an unflagging commitment to objective, thorough work

    Excellent writing skills; ability to distill large amounts of information into concise summaries and analytic conclusions

    Adaptability; able to quickly adjust to evolving timelines and priorities, ready to learn new systems and adapt research and writing to product-specific guidelines

    Outstanding time management and judgment; demonstrated proficiency managing competing project priorities and adhering to timelines

    Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint

    Demonstrated interest in public policy and politics and outstanding client-service ethic

    Entrepreneurial spirit; track record of helping to build new initiatives from conception to execution


    Employment Type:
    Full-time


    Compensation:
    The salary range for this role is $48,000-$52,000


    Location:
    This job is based in Washington, DC.

    Gravity Research operates on a hybrid schedule, with employees required to be in the office every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.


    About Us

    Across Gravity Research, generally, the firm looks for three pillar gifts in you, and everyone else. In all of us, these are more aspirational than actual, but they are central in our intentions


    Force of Ideas:
    At the center of Gravity Researchs work are the ideas within our work. We believe that ideasthe good and nothave consequences.

    Our ultimate objective is to bring rigor, insight, and intellectual honesty to the goal of separating the bad from the good, and giving voice, argument, and flight to maintaining the latter.



    Spirit of Generosity:

    Gravity Research seeks in its ranks a spirit of generosity: a natural disposition in each colleague toward service and selfless conduct.

    Our writing should be cut from the same clothcritical on the merits, but informed by charity and forbearance in measuring motive and personal character.



    Radical Responsibility:
    We give our people a lot of responsibility early on, and our top performers embrace it.

    We believe in holding ourselves and our colleagues accountable, taking ownership over big things, striving for excellence, and celebrating success.


    Gravity Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    We do not discriminate against our applicants because of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.


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