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Umd

Lecturer: Communication (Full-Time)

College Park, MD · On-site

$35K - $58K/yr

D. students to successfully enter their chosen careers in communication and related fields through our educational leadership in communication research, theory and practice. The department achieves ...

Tecolote Research

Data Support Analyst

Arlington, VA · On-site

$60K - $85K/yr

Salary Range: $60,000 - $85,000/Year, DOE Skills Required Successful candidates will have excellent communication, research, and analytical skills in addition to the following: * Between 1 and 3 ...

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As of Aug 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for communication research in Washington is $66,536.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $49,800.00 and $79,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Communication Research job involves studying how people create, share, and interpret messages across different channels. Professionals in this field analyze media trends, audience behavior, and the effectiveness of communication strategies. They may work in academia, marketing, public relations, or media organizations to improve messaging and engagement. Using qualitative and quantitative methods, they gather data, conduct experiments, and provide insights to enhance communication practices.

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To thrive in Communication Research, you need a solid background in research methods, data analysis, and strong written and verbal communication skills, typically supported by a degree in communication, media studies, or a related field. Familiarity with qualitative and quantitative research tools such as SPSS, NVivo, survey platforms, and data visualization software is often required. Critical thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively enhance success in this role. These skills are crucial for generating actionable insights, producing clear reports, and supporting strategic communication initiatives within organizations.

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As a Communication Research professional, your daily responsibilities often include designing and conducting surveys or interviews, analyzing collected data to identify trends, and preparing comprehensive reports for stakeholders. You may also collaborate closely with marketing, public relations, or corporate communications teams to develop research plans that inform messaging strategies. Regular tasks involve reviewing academic literature, staying current on communication trends, and presenting findings to both technical and non-technical audiences. This role is both analytical and collaborative, offering a balance between independent research and teamwork.

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Infographic showing various Communication Research job openings in Washington as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 70% Full Time, 23% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $66,536 per year, or $32 per hour.

Research SME - Communication Protocols

Bluemont Technology & Research, Inc.

Bethesda, MD • On-site

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Research SME - Communication Protocols
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Title: Research SME - Communication Protocols ID: 2861 Clearance: Must be able to obtain Tier 5+ (Top Secret w/SCI) plus Polygraph Location: Bethesda, Maryland
Description

JOB TITLE: Research SME - Communication Protocols
LOCATION: Bethesda, Maryland
CLEARANCE: No clearance required to start but prefer TS/SCI with CI Poly.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
 Attend meetings, workshops, conferences and testing events as a Subject Matter Expert.
 Assist with the development of presentations such as Program Management Reviews.
 Serve as a Liaison between Performers, Test & Evaluation contributors, Government and Transition partners.
 Review, provide analysis, and make recommendations concerning technical reports, data and Performer approaches.
 Select, establish, curate, and maintain collaborative communication, issue tracking, and configuration environments for use by the program.
 Provide reach-back support for program related requirements for systems integration, design, development, modeling and simulation, data analytics and architecture design.
 Examine data sources and literary sources for emerging technology related to the Program.
 Provide technical support and expertise on new concepts beyond the Program but integral to the Program's success.
REQUIRED EXPERTISE:
Must have current Top Secret/SCI with polygraph clearance.
Bachelors' degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, applied physics, or a related technical field, with six plus (6+) years of work experience in one of these fields, or Masters' degree with two plus (2+) years of work experience.
Four (4) years of experience or equivalent education involving one or more of the following: wireless communications systems and protocol development, RF engineering and antenna systems, signal processing for communication waveforms.
Two (2) years of experience or equivalent education using test and measurement equipment relevant to advanced communication technologies, such as spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, or RF test platforms.
One (1) year of experience managing a multi-disciplinary research and development (R&D) or Test and Evaluation (T&E) team.
Two (2) years of experience creating program plans, work breakdown structures, and milestone schedules.
DESIRED EXPERTISE:
Masters' degree or PhD in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, applied physics, or a related technical field, with four plus (4+) years of work experience.
Four (4) years of experience with programming languages or tools commonly used in communications R&D, such as GNU Radio, Redhawk, LabVIEW, Python, MATLAB, C/C++, or embedded systems software.
Two (2) years of experience with applying machine learning, deep learning, or advanced statistical signal processing to communications tasks.
Two (2) years of experience in the Intelligence Community (IC), including experience with requirements, CONOPS, and transition.
Awareness of supplychain security and integration considerations for communications hardware, RF subsystems, antenna components, and SDRbased systems.
Four (4) years of experience managing a multi-disciplinary research and development (R&D) or Test and Evaluation (T&E) team.
One (1) year of experience as a Project Manager or Deputy Project Manager.
Bluemont Technology & Research, Inc. (Bluemont) offers a premium benefits package.  Our culture is based on treating people like you would treat yourself.  The company is focused on challenging applications of cutting-edge technologies and data intensive applications.  Bluemont maintains a drug-free workplace and performs background checks.
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