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CTRC Research Front Desk Scheduling Administrator

Aurora, CO · On-site

$16.50 - $22/hr

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CTRC Research Front Desk Scheduling Administrator Position #803652: - Requisition #: 40677 Job Summary: The purpose of the CTRC Research Front Desk Scheduling Administrator position is to perform ...

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KOICA, Donor Engagement Consultant

Silver Spring, MD · On-site

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Gather intel via desk research, key informant interviews (KII) with KOICA and/or KOICA implementing partners, and other modalities to be confirmed between the IRC team and the consultant, about KOICA ...

IESC

FCDO Technical Writer

Washington, DC · On-site

Write the technical approach or sections as requested Absorb desk research provided by IESC and conduct independent desk and primary research as needed Review and analyze the solicitation, identify ...

ASM Research

Service Desk Lead

The Service Desk Lead provides supervisory and operational leadership for the company's service ... Performance metrics and reporting Compensation Ranges Compensation ranges for ASM Research ...

ASM Research

Service Desk Analyst

Arlington, VA · On-site

$23.50 - $32/hr

We are seeking a skilled Help Desk Specialist to join our Service Desk team supporting Platform ... Compensation Ranges Compensation ranges for ASM Research positions vary depending on multiple ...

Flourish Research

Research Concierge

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$27 - $31/hr

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Flourish Research is one of the industry's most progressive and diversified clinical trial ... assistants, and front desk personnel to facilitate smooth referral flow * Serve as a visible ...

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Geopolitical Analyst

Insightsaxisadvisory

Washington, DC • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Posted 15 days ago

Job description

Key Responsibilities

1. Conduct in-depth research and analysis on regional political environments, legislations, regulatory regimes and economic trajectories across North America;

2. Continuously track client-relevant legislative, regulatory and policy amendments, and evaluate their potential strategic implications for businesses;

3. Identify latent risks, market opportunities and multi-stakeholder interest dynamics to inform customized client advisory frameworks;

4. Combine desk research with targeted outreach to government authorities, industrial entities and relevant stakeholders for field investigations;

5. Independently develop formal deliverables including analytical reports, policy briefings, memorandums, presentation decks and meeting minutes;

6. Support business development initiatives by drafting cooperation proposals, background dossiers and client-facing communication materials;

7. Virtually participate in client consultations, industry roundtables and external exchanges, and represent the firm at events when required;

8. Curate industry, policy and market intelligence to continuously upgrade the company's internal knowledge base.

Qualifications & Requirements

Professional Experience

1–4 years of relevant working experience. Preference will be given to candidates with backgrounds as follows:

- Civil service, statutory bodies and public sector institutions;

- Lobbying, government relations, capital hill staff work,policy advocacy, or related federal affairs roles;

- Strategic communications and corporate PR;

- Political risk and policy consulting.

Core Competencies

- Genuine passion for political and public policy research, with consistent focus on North American market and policy developments;

- Comprehensive understanding of North America's policy and regulatory ecosystem;

- Continuous insights into core verticals: technology, consumer sectors, healthcare, energy, financial services and manufacturing;

- Exceptional research and analytical skills to consolidate and process complex information efficiently;

- Strong multi-tasking and deadline management skills with proven capacity to work independently in a fully remote setting;

- Outstanding interpersonal communication and cross-cultural collaboration capabilities;

- Bachelor's degree or above. Preferred majors include Political Science, International Relations, Economics, Public Policy, Business Administration and Law.