Junior Analyst - Audience Research, Washington DC, US ID #18175 Cherokee Nation Mission Solutions (CNMS) is committed to delivering innovative solutions to solve its clients' toughest problems, whether it be in the next state or around the world. CNMS utilizes the most qualified teams to support each client's mission, providing responsive, strategic and innovative paths forward. CNMS makes it a priority to build personal, business relationships with each client and to consistently go above and beyond their expectations. For more company information, visit our site at www. https://cherokee-federal.com/ SUMMARY The Office of Policy, Planning, and Resources for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs (R/PPR) provides long-term strategic planning and performance measurement capability for public diplomacy and public affairs programs. It also enables the Under Secretary for Public Affairs and Public Diplomacy to better advise on the allocation of public diplomacy and public affairs resources, to focus those resources on the most urgent national security objectives, and provide realistic measurement of public diplomacy and public affairs effectiveness. The R/PPR Research and Evaluation Unit helps Public Diplomacy practitioners use evidence and knowledge to make better informed decisions. Its aim is to integrate the collection and use of evidence into decision-making across the Public Diplomacy community by ensuring that practitioners have access to relevant and timely information that can allow them to make better decisions. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Includes the following: Audience Research: Develops integrated audience research reports to assist public diplomacy practitioners in reaching the right audiences with the right messages and programs. Conducts formative research into audience needs and country context to guide the development of public diplomacy programs/campaigns and monitoring and evaluation of those programs/campaigns. Collects and manages data on audiences and competitors, including from existing audience research, market research, and opinion polling. Uses various audience analysis tools to understand and identify trends in major and specialized social media platforms and websites in general. Tracks trends in regional and global media and information environments including news provision and information circulation vis-a-vis foreign policy. Consolidates information into reports with actionable insights Assists government staff with development and review of contracting documents for the procurement of research services. Communication: Provides consultation to public diplomacy practitioners on how to use audience research to inform and improve programs that advance foreign policy objectives. Curates existing research from both USG and non-USG sources. Regularly presents results to public diplomacy practitioners, academics, and other interested parties through both formal and informal presentations Training and learning: Contributes to the development of training modules and courses for public diplomacy practitioners on how to use audience research tools. Conducts training for public diplomacy practitioners as part of a team. EDUCATON AND EXPERIENCE Must be able to obtain a Tier 1 Security Clearance and ability to maintain DoS badge Bachelor's degree required; a Master's Degree or higher is preferred Two or more years experience designing and managing audience research, market research, or opinion polling is required; Experience conducting research on one or more of the following topics: nation branding, strategic communication, product marketing, market research, public relations, political campaigns, trust, entertainment education, ICT for development, media effects, disinformation, interpersonal communication, organizational communication, networks, trust, or public opinion; Experience collecting and analyzing data on digital audiences, using tools including but not limited to platforms such as Trendkite, NodeXL, Crimson Hexagon (Brandwatch), Quid, Netbase, and Salesforce Marketing Cloud; Experience with audience research and opinion polling methods for large-scale initiatives, including identifying key metrics, establishing data collection business processes, creating data management practices; and creating reports; Experience with Stata, R, or comparable statistical analysis software, data visualization software, and/or qualitative data analysis software such as NVIVO and Atlas.TI; Experience managing complex projects involving multiple stakeholders, with milestones occurring over one to two years. WORK ENVIRONMENT Controlled climate office environment. About Cherokee Federal Cherokee Federal - a division of Cherokee Nation Businesses - is a team of tribally owned federal contracting companies focused on building solutions, solving complex challenges, and serving the nation's mission around the globe for more than 60 federal clients. Our team of companies manages nearly 1,000 projects of all sizes across the construction, consulting, engineering and manufacturing, health, and technology portfolios. Since 2012, the Cherokee Federal team of companies has won more than $5 billion in government contracts. Our 3,000+ employees work in 26 countries, 50 states and 2 US territories. Why choose Cherokee Federal? Visit our website and learn about the great reasons to join our team. cherokee-federal.com Compliance Applicants selected will be subject to a US Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, gender identity and sexual orientation. If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please copy and paste the links to the following two sites: EEO Statement | EEO Poster ; https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf and https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/ofccp_eeo_supplement_final_jrf_qa_508c.pdf If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may e-mail CNB.Compliance@cn-bus.com for assistance. This email address is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the application process or status. For Pay Transparency Non Discrimination provision, please copy and paste the following link: Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision ; https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf We maintain an Affirmative Action Plan for proactively seeking employment and advancement for qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Upon request, we will schedule time to make our Affirmative Action Plan accessible. If you are interested, please submit a written request with the email subject line: 2020 Request to View Affirmative Action Plan to the Compliance Administrator at "CNB.Compliance@cn-bus.com" This email box is not for resumes or follow up on job applications. Apply