Research Analyst (USTDA)
Ascendant Program Services, LLC
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Arlington, VA
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Mid-Senior level
Posted April 3, 2026
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Responsibilities
- The Research Analyst will perform substantive research, analytical, program monitoring and evaluation, and administrative support functions for USTDA's portfolio activities in emerging markets worldwide.
- Must be detail-oriented and be able to format professional-grade documents for public dissemination
- Must have strong writing skills to draft and edit reports, briefing books, letters, and other forms of correspondence
- High degree of organization and time-management skills
- Applicants should demonstrate enthusiasm, initiative, flexibility and the ability to multitask
Commitments
This position is based in Arlington, VA and is metro accessible (Rosslyn).
Applicants should demonstrate enthusiasm, initiative, flexibility and the ability to multitask
Candidates must be able to obtain a Secret level security clearance with the U.S.
A public trust background check with U.S.
Government must be completed prior to starting work.
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Requirements
- 1-3 years professional experience in a similar capacity
- Excellent writing and communication skills
- Ability to conduct sophisticated research using numerous resources
- Ability to compile and analyze data and provide recommendations based upon statistical analysis
- Ability to analyze programs and processes to determine effectiveness
- Ability to operate independently to complete tasks and succeed in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency with all Microsoft Office Tools including Word, Excel, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams
- Proficiency in conducting internet research, as well as utilizing databases
- Must be detail-oriented and be able to format professional-grade documents for public dissemination
- Must have strong writing skills to draft and edit reports, briefing books, letters, and other forms of correspondence
- High degree of organization and time-management skills
- Applicants should demonstrate enthusiasm, initiative, flexibility and the ability to multitask
- Candidates must be able to obtain a Secret level security clearance with the U.S.
- Government.
- A public trust background check with U.S.
- Government must be completed prior to starting work.
Preferred Skills
- Ideal candidates will have education backgrounds and interests in Public Administration, Pubic Policy, International Relations, International Development, International Trade, Economics, and other related fields of study
- Energy, Critical Minerals, Digital Infrastructure, and/or Transportation industry knowledge and/or experience is a plus
- Foreign language skills are a plus
Education
- (Not required) – 1-3 years professional experience in a similar capacity
- (Required) – Bachelor’s degree is required; a master’s degree is preferred
- (Not required) – Ideal candidates will have education backgrounds and interests in Public Administration, Pubic Policy, International Relations, International Development, International Trade, Economics, and other related fields of study
Ascendant is recruiting qualified candidates for a full-time Research Analyst position linked to a multi-year contract that we hold with the U.S. Trade & Development Agency (USTDA) . The Research Analyst will perform substantive research, analytical, program monitoring and evaluation, and administrative support functions for USTDA's portfolio activities in emerging markets worldwide.
This position is based in Arlington, VA and is metro accessible (Rosslyn).
Qualifications
1-3 years professional experience in a similar capacity
Bachelor’s degree is required; a master’s degree is preferred
Ideal candidates will have education backgrounds and interests in Public Administration, Pubic Policy, International Relations, International Development, International Trade, Economics, and other related fields of study
Energy, Critical Minerals, Digital Infrastructure, and/or Transportation industry knowledge and/or experience is a plus
Foreign language skills are a plus
Excellent writing and communication skills
Ability to conduct sophisticated research using numerous resources
Ability to compile and analyze data and provide recommendations based upon statistical analysis
Ability to analyze programs and processes to determine effectiveness
Ability to operate independently to complete tasks and succeed in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency with all Microsoft Office Tools including Word, Excel, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams
Proficiency in conducting internet research, as well as utilizing databases
Must be detail-oriented and be able to format professional-grade documents for public dissemination
Must have strong writing skills to draft and edit reports, briefing books, letters, and other forms of correspondence
High degree of organization and time-management skills
Applicants should demonstrate enthusiasm, initiative, flexibility and the ability to multitask
Candidates must be able to obtain a Secret level security clearance with the U.S. Government.
A public trust background check with U.S. Government must be completed prior to starting work.
This position is based in Arlington, VA and is metro accessible (Rosslyn).
Qualifications
1-3 years professional experience in a similar capacity
Bachelor’s degree is required; a master’s degree is preferred
Ideal candidates will have education backgrounds and interests in Public Administration, Pubic Policy, International Relations, International Development, International Trade, Economics, and other related fields of study
Energy, Critical Minerals, Digital Infrastructure, and/or Transportation industry knowledge and/or experience is a plus
Foreign language skills are a plus
Excellent writing and communication skills
Ability to conduct sophisticated research using numerous resources
Ability to compile and analyze data and provide recommendations based upon statistical analysis
Ability to analyze programs and processes to determine effectiveness
Ability to operate independently to complete tasks and succeed in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency with all Microsoft Office Tools including Word, Excel, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams
Proficiency in conducting internet research, as well as utilizing databases
Must be detail-oriented and be able to format professional-grade documents for public dissemination
Must have strong writing skills to draft and edit reports, briefing books, letters, and other forms of correspondence
High degree of organization and time-management skills
Applicants should demonstrate enthusiasm, initiative, flexibility and the ability to multitask
Candidates must be able to obtain a Secret level security clearance with the U.S. Government.
A public trust background check with U.S. Government must be completed prior to starting work.