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We convert complex information and operational systems into decisive outcomes, giving public institutions and critical enterprises the tools to move faster, see clearer, and act first in an increasingly contested world.\nWe are not a consulting firm and not a systems integrator. Every Orbis team is built around practitioners who have operated at the mission edge, and every engagement is judged on one thing: whether it produces working capability, not slide decks. Solutions forged from experience; that is how we build, and it is how we hire.\nJob Summary\nOrbis is seeking a Digital Research Specialist for a mission critical customer in the Intelligence Community. The Specialist will be responsible for finding unique ways to leverage an array of tools and methodologies to conduct open-source research to assist our customers in planning and evaluating activities. This is a multi-year project with growing potential, on which the specialist will have the opportunity to demonstrate intellectual agility by exploring and leading cutting-edge research design, data collection, and data analysis for a client in the US Intelligence Community, all centered around the open-source environment. This project features the opportunity to interact with a wide range of key stakeholders, including those at senior levels. This is an exciting opportunity for an intellectually curious, energetic researcher to work on a project with real impact helping our client develop ways of better meeting the needs of its customers. The position is remote with a once-a-week requirement for McLean office consultations for a portion of the day. \nKey Responsibilities\nDevelop and implement research designs centered around social media and open-source systems with practical strategies for conducting evaluations of policies, processes, programs, and training\nWork cross functionally to develop and implement a team of social media experts to assist in our customers’ growing need for open-source data\nDevelop and implement new cutting-edge solutions revolving around all open source to assist in our customer's program evaluation activities\nWork with a diverse team of mission specialists to leverage open source and social media data to assist in our customer's program planning and evaluation activities\nPerform a variety of research activities to include document reviews, structured interviews, and focus group facilitation; involves stakeholder identification and design of interview guides and focus group questions as well as logistical coordination for data collection activities and documentation of discussions\nDesign and conduct survey research; includes sample identification, instrument development, survey distribution and response analysis\nAnalyze both qualitative and quantitative information to provide the customer with comprehensive insights into organizational strengths and challenge areas\nPrepare reports and presentations for senior leadership based on research plans, activities, findings and recommendations\nBrief Senior-level customers on research plans, status of activities, findings and recommendations\nRequired Qualifications\nActive TS/SCI clearance with Poly\nA bachelor's degree is required for this position.\nMinimum of 5 years of relevant experience.\nDemonstrated experience researching social media presence and trends\nDemonstrated proficiency with highly prevalent social media platforms\nDemonstrated experience leading qualitative research and program evaluation activities\nExperience developing presentations and providing briefings to middle and senior management\nExcellent oral and written communication skills, including visual representation of data using charts and graphs\nAbility to perform in an individual contributor role while also excelling in a team environment\nAbility to analyze information and identify implications for policy, processes, communications and training \nDesired Qualifications\nFamiliarity with advanced statistical concepts\nExperience with survey design\nAdvanced proficiency with MS Excel and PowerPoint\nPhysical Requirements\nProlonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer\nParticipation in virtual and in-person meetings\nAbility to attend planned meetings and/or work in classified spaces for extended periods within the specified work regions\nOrbis Benefits\nBeyond the opportunity to work alongside practitioners who have operated at the mission edge, joining Orbis means real ownership over outcomes that matter; the chance to build technology that gives the United States Government and its allies a genuine decision advantage, not just another dashboard. From competitive retirement matching to a PTO policy that encourages real time off, we're committed to creating an environment where our team can do their best work and still have a life outside of it.\nOur comprehensive benefits package is designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. A full list of benefits is shared with candidates following an initial conversation with our HR team, so you'll have a clear picture of the support and resources available to you as part of the Orbis team.\nOrbis Locations\nOrbis works in whatever arrangement the mission requires. Depending on the role, that might mean five days a week on a customer site, full-time in one of our offices, a hybrid schedule, or fully remote work; our team is spread across 25 states and four countries to match. We make sure every team member has the tools and access needed to do the work, wherever that work happens.\nTravel is common across many Orbis roles, particularly those supporting customer missions in the field.\nOrbis is headquartered in McLean, VA, with additional office locations in Taipei, Taiwan, and Canberra, Australia.\nOrbis is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment, and we make employment decisions based on merit, \nqualifications, and business need. Orbis does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.\nOrbis complies with all applicable equal opportunity and non-discrimination laws in every jurisdiction in which we operate. 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