Middle East Analyst (Anticipated)

Company: Navanti Group
Location: Baltimore
Posted on: March 27, 2025

Job Description:

DEVELOP YOUR CAREERNavanti Group is a young company with significant growth potential, and we offer rapid advancement for those who excel. The success of our company lies in the quality of our people, which is why we will work hard to foster your talents and develop your career.Do really interesting workWork on innovative projects in international security, countering radicalization, new media, and business development.Have a voiceWe eschew traditional hierarchies because they stunt potential. We believe everyone has unique value to add regardless of age or title. We celebrate great ideas that can help our clients meet their objectives, and so we have institutionalized the practice of idea-sharing and development at all levels.We honor drive and excellenceOur meritocratic system provides great rewards to those who excel and drive the business.Be creativeWe encourage fresh thinking because that's what drives innovation in our field.POSITION NOT YET FUNDED. NAVANTI IS CURRENTLY ACCEPTING RESUMES FROM CANDIDATES FOR ANTICIPATED SECURITY AND STABILIZATION WORK COVERING THE MIDDLE EAST.Navanti has an anticipated need for a Middle East Analyst to work with our multidisciplinary team who can use his/her knowledge of politics, government, and social issues within the region. Candidates should have knowledge and/or experience in the Middle East region to gather and analyze data pertinent to the media environment, demographics, and security affairs. The candidate will be responsible for collecting information from open sources including regional and other non-English news outlets, social media, blogs, academic literature, local contacts, and other sources and writing analytical products.Minimum Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years of relevant work experience, 1+ years working experience in the region preferred
• Open-source analysis experience in a professional environment
• Social Network Analysis experience in a professional environment
• Media Analysis experience in a professional environment
• Quantitative analysis experience in a professional environment
• Excellent writing and communications skills
• Strong attention to detailDesired Experience:
  • Strong working and/or academic knowledge of the Middle East, with demonstrated enthusiasm for subject matter. Knowledge of many countries in the region.
  • Experience living in the region preferred
  • Experience conducting media analysis and/or social media analysis preferred
  • Experience with open data is a plus (e.g. OpenStreetMaps)
  • Quantitative analysis is a plus
  • Geospatial analysis skills is a plusEducation:
    • BA/BS minimum; MA in related area of study preferredClearance:
      • None required; ability to receive and maintain a minimum Secret clearance preferredLanguage:
        • Professional fluency in Arabic required (ILR 3 or higher), exposure to Levantine dialect preferred
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