Research Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

CTEC is a leading technology firm that provides modernization, digital transformation, and application development services to the U.S. Federal Government. Headquartered in McLean, VA, CTEC has over 300 team members working on mission-critical systems and projects for agencies such as the Department of Homeland Security, Internal Revenue Service, and the Office of Personnel Management. The work we do effects millions of U.S. citizens daily as they interact with the systems we build. Our best-in-class commercial solutions, modified for our customers' bespoke mission requirements, are enabling this future every day.

The Company has experienced rapid growth over the past 3 years and recently received a strategic investment from Main Street Capital Corporation (NYSE : MAIN). In addition to our recent growth in Federal Civilian agencies, we are seeking to expand our capabilities in cloud development and footprint in national-security focused agencies within the Department of Defense and U.S. Intelligence Community.

We are seeking to hire a Research Analyst to our team!

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The Research Analyst is responsible for conducting systematic data collection, evaluation, and analysis to support program development, policy decisions, and process improvement. This role designs and implements research methodologies, synthesizes quantitative and qualitative data, and prepares reports and presentations that inform internal teams and stakeholders. The Research Analyst ensures all research practices adhere to organizational, ethical, and federal standards, and contributes to strategic planning by identifying trends, evaluating outcomes, and recommending evidence-based solutions.

Job Responsibilities and Duties :

• Conduct literature reviews, data gathering, and background research relevant to program goals and priorities.
• Design and implement research methodologies, including surveys, interviews, and data analysis plans.
• Collect, clean, and organize data from multiple sources such as databases, surveys, and external reports.
• Analyze both quantitative and qualitative data using appropriate statistical or analytical tools.
• Synthesize findings and prepare detailed reports, presentations, and visualizations for diverse audiences.
• Provide actionable recommendations based on research results to support program initiatives, process improvements, and strategic decisions.
• Ensure research activities and reports comply with SSA, privacy, confidentiality, and ethical standards.
• Collaborate with internal teams, program managers, and external stakeholders to define research objectives and deliverables.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of methodologies, findings, and supporting data for audit and future reference.
• Stay informed about industry research trends, emerging methodologies, and best practices.

Requirements :

Clearance requirements :

Must be a US Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a SSA Public Trust clearance

If you are looking for a fun and challenging environment with talented, motivated people to work with, CTEC is the right place for you. In addition to employee salary, we offer an array of employee benefits including :

Paid vacation & Sick leave

Health insurance coverage

Career training

Performance bonus programs

401K contribution & Employer Match