Digital Research Analyst

Employment Type: Part Time

Clearance Requirements: N/A

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Eligible for Remote Work: No

A leader in cutting-edge research and technology in the cyber arena, CPMG focuses on using business drivers to guide cybersecurity activities and manage risk. We offer flexible, integrative solutions for DoD contractors, among others, and specialize in cybersecurity, information and operational technology, electronic security surveillance, and support services. Peregrine is in search of a Digital Research Analyst to work remotely in the preferred area of Washington, DC.

Summary:
The Digital Research Analyst is responsible for understanding a variety of topical issues related to Ukraine that are being discussed online. This includes summarizing key themes of conversations, exploring how online networks operate in relation to specific issues, and identifying key influencers driving conversations. In order to fully explore the issues, the Analyst will also conduct desk research prior to data collection to develop an understanding of the issue in question. Responsibilities include desk research, data collection, data analysis, and report writing. This position is suitable for those with experience in conducting digital research, either manually or using commercially-available tools.

Essential Job Functions:
Conduct desk research across a range of issues important to our clients

Perform research to identify audiences, amplifiers, and information ecosystems relevant to specific issues

Monitor publicly available data across social platforms and the web

Quantify the scale and impact of conversations around particular topics

Track the evolution of narratives over time

Translate insights into clear and concise reports

Produce well-written client-facing reports

Distilling academic or journalistic reports into actionable and concise desk research findings

Using commercially available tools such as Pulsar to conduct social media listening

Analyzing share of conversation on Twitter

Supporting the creation and implementation of new research methodologies

Performing sentiment analysis on online comments

Tracking stories produced by local and regional media

Identifying and understanding the impact of disinformation campaigns sing digital metrics and analytics tools

Writing reports

Necessary Skills and Knowledge:

• A thorough, analytical approach to research
• Strong interpersonal skills
• A self-starter attitude
• Confidence working under pressure

Minimum Qualifications:
2 or more years of related experience

Ukrainian and Russian language fluency

English language skills (including written)

Experience in data analysis

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in international relations, journalism, fact-checking, or disinformation
• Experience in digital analytics (Facebook Insights, CrowdTangle, NewsWhip, Tubular Labs)
• Social media listening (e.g. using Pulsar, Brandwatch or similar)
• Influencer identification
• Qualitative or quantitative research experience
• Pass an employer background check
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Solid client service, time management, and written and verbal communication skills