Social Impact and Reputational Risk Analyst

Gravity Research is a premier custom research and insights organization supporting corporate, association, and nonprofit clients. They are seeking a Social Impact and Reputational Risk Analyst to contribute to client engagements by managing research, developing methodologies, and providing strategic recommendations on societal issues. The role involves direct interaction with clients and requires strong qualitative research skills to navigate complex societal challenges.

Responsibilities

• Managing research for 4-6 client accounts and being responsible for the timely delivery of all project work
• Collaborating with team members to develop research methodologies and approaches to answer client questions
• Leading associates and interns who are supporting the client research process
• Developing smart, nuanced analysis on how societal issues may impact corporations, their workforces, and their consumers, and synthesizing findings into strategic recommendations for clients
• Drafting deliverables, including PowerPoint presentations, memos, and other formats, to communicate findings and recommendations to clients
• Presenting findings and interacting with clients to better understand their needs, serving as a trusted expert and advisor on challenging societal issues
• Regularly consuming news about a range of societal issues and their impact on the business community to incorporate current trends into research and analysis
• Contributing to product development by crafting new and innovative approaches to producing the analytic work, optimizing operations, and perfecting the research product

Skills

• A highly analytic, natural problem solver
• The ability to highlight key insights within a complex set of data, synthesize large amounts of information, and then clearly explain these insights to clients
• A skilled project manager, able to independently manage competing priorities and adhere to timelines
• A strong writer able to clearly frame issues for a variety of audiences; some experience with PowerPoint or other visual presentation formats highly preferred
• An individual with 1-3 years of experience in at least one of the following domains: strategy consulting, policy analysis, risk analysis, Capitol Hill or executive agency experience, or political science research
• Earned Bachelor's degree required
• Entrepreneurial spirit; Track record of building new initiatives from conception to execution
• Creative thinking and resourcefulness in problem-solving
• Prodigious work ethic and spirit of generosity
• Some experience with PowerPoint or other visual presentation formats highly preferred

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