Research Analyst (Russia) bei SOS International LLC

Exovera is seeking a motivated Russian Linguist-Analyst to lead language-enabled research, analytic services and forward-thinking insight on complex issues related to Russia.

Exovera provides research, analysis, and operational capabilities to government, defense, and private-sector clients. Our team consists of Chinese-, Russian-, and Iran-focused linguist-analysts who work closely with a cadre of software engineers to produce cutting-edge insights, data exploitation, and tool development.

• Work individually and as part of a team to conduct Russian-language open source research and analysis using online sources, academic publications, gray literature, and in-house proprietary databases.
• Identify and collect data for analysis and to create finished reports.
• Write and edit  finished analytic reports for and engage with senior clients ranging from short briefs to monograph-length studies.
• Establish subject matter expertise in areas of analytic responsibility, including identifying key items for research and analysis and potential new data sources.
• Work with in-house software developers to identify and assist collection and processing of Russian language documents and structured data.

• Active in-scope TS/SCI clearance.
• Demonstrated expertise in the Russian military strategy, doctrine, and capabilities; science and technology development; and/or political system.
• Minimum 4-5 years of relevant professional work experience.
• Advanced Russian language skills equivalent to or above ILR 2+ level for reading and listening.
• Superior verbal and written English communication skills.
• Strong demonstrated ability to work individually, as part of a team, and to lead small project teams.
• Bachelor's degree in area studies, intelligence studies, political science, security studies, international relations, data science, computer science, or related field.
• Proficiency in MS Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Travel: Dunn Loring Station (orange line); free parking garage available on-site.
• Hybrid work schedule: in-person and remote.
• Flexible hours, non-shift work.