Date Posted: 01/15/2026
Hiring Organization: Rose International
Position Number: 495693
Industry: Social Media
Job Title: Research Analyst
Job Location: Washington, DC, USA, 20005
Work Model: Onsite
Shift: Mon - Fri 40 hours
Employment Type: Temporary
FT/PT: Full-Time
Estimated Duration (In months): 13
Min Hourly Rate($): 28.00
Max Hourly Rate($): 28.00
Must Have Skills/Attributes: Analytical Skills, Research, Writing Skills
Experience Desired: Work experience preferably in: counterterrorism, counter-extremism, counter-narcotics, intelligence (1+ yrs); Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, adapting quickly to competing priorities and (1+ yrs); Strong research, writing, communication, and analytical skills (1+ yrs); Ability to conduct research in a foreign language (Spanish, Hindi, Arabic preferred), PREFERRED (1+ yrs); Experience in conducting open source or all source investigations, PREFERRED (1+ yrs)
Required Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree
**C2C is not available**
Job Description
Client Approved Onsite Location: Onsite in Washington, DC
POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO GRAPHIC OR SENSITIVE CONTENT
REQUIRED
- Bachelor's degree in public policy, law, political science, international studies, or related field required.
- 1-3 years of total experience. Relevant work experience preferably in: counterterrorism, counter-extremism, counter-narcotics, security, investigations, or intelligence;
- Excellent organizational skills and very strong attention to detail;
- Strong research, writing, communication, and analytical skills;
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, adapting quickly to competing priorities and a varied workload
Preferred Qualifications
- MA or JD preferred
- Ability to conduct research in a foreign language (Spanish, Hindi, Arabic preferred)
- Experience in conducting open source or all source investigations
Job Description:
The Dangerous Organizations and Individuals (DOI) Policy team is seeking a Research Analyst for a project.
In an effort to prevent and disrupt real-world harm, Client uses its DOI policies to designate organizations and individuals that proclaim a violent or hateful mission or are engaged in violence or hate. The development of new designations and the review of our existing designation list is an important part of Client work to keep our users safe. The successful candidate for this role will undertake detailed research and high quality drafting in support of our efforts to review our existing designations list. Additionally, the candidate will conduct basic investigations on Client platforms to identify potential enforcement gaps.
Successful candidates will have strong research and writing skills in order to articulate findings through both written products and briefings. In addition, Client is looking for collaborative candidates who thrive in a fast-paced, team-centric environment. The right candidate will be committed to countering online violent extremism and hate while being passionate about the positive power of social media.
Job Responsibilities
Understand the thresholds and evidence required for internal policy designation as a dangerous organization or individual; Conduct research, write, and assess previous designation decisions using appropriate thresholds and evidence requirements; Draft analytical memoranda and give verbal briefings explaining specific designations; Conduct basic investigations on Client platforms to identify enforcement gaps related to designated entities; Work with colleagues on other teams, including Client Legal, Content Policy, and other internal stakeholders to prepare, refine, and edit memoranda for leadership review.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in public policy, law, political science, international studies, or related field required.
1-3 years of total experience. Relevant work experience preferably in: counterterrorism, counter-extremism, counter-narcotics, security, investigations, or intelligence; Excellent organizational skills and very strong attention to detail; Strong research, writing, communication, and analytical skills; Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, adapting quickly to competing priorities and a varied workload.
Preferred Qualifications
MA or JD preferred
Ability to conduct research in a foreign language (Spanish, Hindi, Arabic preferred) Experience in conducting open source or all source investigations - **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**
- **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.**
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