Job Details

Overview

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 affects 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 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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Responsibilities

• Conduct systematic data collection, evaluation, and analysis to support program development, policy decisions, and process improvement.
• 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

• Bachelors degree with 24 years of relevant experience in research, evaluation, or data analysis, OR
• High school diploma or GED with 810 years of directly related experience in research, policy analysis, or analytical roles.
• Demonstrated experience with data collection, management, and analysis methods.
• Proficiency with research and statistical tools (e.g., Excel, SPSS, SAS, R, or Python) and familiarity with survey software or qualitative analysis tools.
• Strong skills in report writing, data visualization, and presentation of findings to varied audiences.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and adherence to quality standards.
• Ability to interpret complex information and provide clear, actionable insights.
• Familiarity with SSA, federal reporting, and privacy/confidentiality requirements preferred.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for collaboration and dissemination of research.
• Proven capability to manage multiple projects and work independently or as part of a team.
• Commitment to upholding ethical standards in all research and analysis activities.

Clearance

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

Benefits

In addition to salary, we offer an array of employee benefits including: Paid vacation & Sick leave, Health insurance coverage, Performance bonus programs, 401K contribution & Employer Match.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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