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Goldbelt C6 protects the safety and health of the country by supporting civilian public health and defense medical marketspace. C6 offers research and development, engineering, and logistics services that enhance and enlarge customers' operations. C6's expertise is focused on integrating C6ISR and scientific, engineering, and technical support for various government partners. The experts at C6 are research and data-driven and ready to create custom solutions.

Goldbelt C6, LLC., is seeking a Research Analyst to support The Office of Policy, Planning, and Resources for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Research and Evaluation Unit (R/PPR/REU) The Office of Policy, Planning, and Resources for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Research and Evaluation Unit (R/PPR/REU). The Research Analysts will assist the Research and Evaluation Unit within R/PPR to help Public Diplomacy practitioners in gathering evidence and knowledge to make better informed decisions.

Essential Job Functions:

• Conducts applied research to measure and assess the effectiveness of internal public diplomacy and public affairs initiatives, including modernization and capacity building projects.


• With minimal direction, manages and executes applied research projects, including stakeholder engagement, research design, data collection, data analysis, data visualization, and report development.


• Travels to conduct fieldwork associated with organizational learning projects, including training of local partners, supervision of data collection, and other tasks.


• Assists government staff with development and review of contracting documents for the procurement of research and evaluation services.


• Provides consultation to public diplomacy practitioners on how to design, manage, and use process evaluations, employee surveys, and other methods to inform and improve initiatives and programs designed to advance foreign policy objectives.


• Curates existing research from both USG and non-USG sources.


• Regularly presents results to public diplomacy practitioners, internal stakeholders, academics, and other interested parties through both formal and informal presentations.


• Contributes to the development of training modules and courses for public diplomacy practitioners on how to design and use organizational learning research results.


• Conducts training for public diplomacy practitioners as part of a team.

Necessary Skills and Knowledge:

• Approach problems analytically and holistically, considering the individual problem and the impact on the larger system.


• Be flexible and efficient working on complex projects within a multidisciplinary team, exercising a balance between research rigor and client needs.


• Demonstrate curiosity in continued learning and growth on the job.


• Show openness to critique and feedback (including from other disciplines), curiosity to learn from a spectrum of perspectives, and experience or strong interest in collaborating closely with others.


• Ability to focus on and understand the needs of internal and external clients.


• Experience conducting formative research into stakeholder needs and country context to guide the development of internal public diplomacy work processes and communication systems.


• Strong project management skills including experience developing project management plans (PMPs) and/or monitoring and evaluation (M&E) plans for programs and initiatives.


• Experience managing complex projects involving multiple stakeholders, with milestones occurring over one to two years.


• Experience designing, implementing and/or facilitating business process evaluations.


• Strong skills in qualitative competencies such as interviewing, synthesis, and analysis, as well as knowledge of survey design and basic quantitative methodologies. Experience collecting qualitative or quantitative data, developing research protocols and other research materials, and administering instruments in English (or other language, as necessary).


• Experience with traditional research methods, including but not limited to: focus group facilitation, content analysis, textual analysis, and network analysis, as well as familiarity with non-traditional techniques such as participatory evaluation, process mapping, and visual data analysis;


• Experience with Stata, R, or comparable statistical analysis software, data visualization software such as Einstein or Tableau, and/or qualitative data analysis software such as NVIVO and Atlas TI;


• Experience working with a U.S. government department or agency; international organization; or programs funded by major international development funders (e.g., USAID, DFID, World Bank) preferred.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Masters Degree with training in research methods is required.


• Academic training should include coursework in qualitative and/or quantitative research methods.


• Four or more years experience with performance monitoring, performance measurement, and performance management for large-scale initiatives or for organizational-wide objectives, including developing performance indicators, establishing data collection business processes, creating data management practices, creating monitoring reports, and designing continuous improvement initiatives. Representative examples include: designing and managing employee surveys, organizational communication research projects, and/or conducting stakeholder analysis.


• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.


• Some travel may be required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PH.D. is preferred


• Working knowledge of Lean Six Sigma methodologies is preferred; Yellow belt or high Six Sigma certification desired


• Currently has an active Top Secret clearance


• Prior experience working with the U.S. Department of State is highly desired to understand the culture and environment.


• Working Conditions/Physical Demand Statement


• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.


• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands and fingers to operate, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms.


• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

The salary range for this position is $134,000 - $144,000.00 annually.

At Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.