Junior Research Specialist - Europe
Employment Type:Full Time
The Role:Tesla Government Inc seeks a Junior Research Specialist - Europe who will focus on research and data collection to support efforts in the region of interest.Location:Falls Church, VA. (Remote within the Continental US but strong preference will be given to applicants located in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.)
About Us:Tesla Government Inc. (no affiliation with the automotive company) is a rapidly growing small business, located in Falls Church, Virginia. Founded in 2009, Tesla Government’s initiatives are designed to improve how government agencies manage and share information internally while extending to other government agencies and external partners. With decades of federal, military, and NGO experience, our proven agile approach delivers results and impactful solutions within a swift timeframe. Our metrics- driven approach and focus on performance reduces risk and ensures rapid adoption and project success.
Position Summary:The position will provide basic research and data services. These would include gathering data from open source outlets such as local media and international think-tanks to support larger research efforts and cover unfolding events. The researcher will work to uncover unique information and provide meaningful insights to customers.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Compile Research and Data
Research English and foreign language media reporting and social media to compile datasets with a high-degree of attention to detail
Work with research specialists to develop team and user situational awareness of developments in the region
Establish and Maintain Data Standards and Collection Techniques
Coordinate projects with research specialists and team leads to tailor data to user information needs
Update and maintain data structures so they continuously evolve to address the realities of the environment and meet the information needs of the data consumers
Support Automated Data Collection Efforts
Identify opportunities to automate data extraction and support implementation of AI and ML techniques
Required Qualifications:
Fluency in English
Attention to detail
Educational or work experience in international affairs or a related field
Experience in social science research and data collection
US citizen
Desired Qualifications:
Experience with Russian or Ukrainian language
Familiarity with international relations in Europe
Experience with Excel or Google Sheets
Some familiarity with Python
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