Valiant Integrated Services · 2 months ago
Disaster Management and Humanitarian Assistance (DMHA) Research Analyst
Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, HI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expValiant Integrated Services is looking for a Disaster Management and Humanitarian Assistance (DMHA) Research Analyst to join their team. In this role, you will research and write products that address disaster management and humanitarian assistance, focusing on creating a comprehensive knowledge base for effective disaster response and coordination. The Analyst will collaborate with the ARIS team to produce various written materials and support academic partnerships.
Defense & Space
No H1B
Security Clearance Required
Responsibilities
Work on a writing team to research, analyze, and integrate disaster management data and information to create comprehensive and accurate publications that adhere to client-specific style and content requirements particularly for international environments where there are significant civil-military coordination requirements
Write disaster management related materials to include fact sheets, case studies, best practices, research articles, disaster management reference country handbooks, briefings, presentations, memos, information and policy papers, planning documents, conference materials, professional journal publications, situation reports, research studies, after action reports, time-sensitive requests for information, and others
Design and create operationally relevant disaster response case studies for use in training modules
Provide support to an Academic Partnership Program by cultivating academic partnerships and information exchanges with academic partners, universities, students/interns, and international organizations
Conduct operational and academic applied research by creating structured and scientific approaches to collect, analyze, and interpret data using appropriate research methodology (quantitative, qualitative, and mixed method)
Provide information and guidance to students and researchers regarding methodology design and program requirements and edit/revise academic papers to create practical recommendations in the field of DMHA
Collaborate with subject matter experts to gather relevant information and verify data integrity. Facilitate the integration of external feedback into documents. Review external feedback and suggest improvements where necessary, ensuring the publication aligns with the needs of the target audience
Edit research papers for logical flow, clarity, completeness, punctuation, grammar, and content
Work with a graphics department to ensure draft meets standards of the final production web and printed product
Coordinates marketing of program as needed which may include website updates, report and brochure development, social media and newsletter posts, and outreach to other institutions
Liaise with other branches within the CFE-DM and engage with staff who have knowledge or connections related to specific subjects or countries
Support civil-military training, exercises, operations, short-/long-term planning, and assessments as part of the USINDOPACOM theatre campaign plan to conduct research, share information, and exchange best practices related to disaster management and humanitarian assistance
Organize and facilitate events, training sessions, and exercises related to the development of products
Prepare and give presentations/briefings at CFE research & academic symposiums, workshops, and exercises
Attend regular CFE-DM meetings
Maintain updated task / to-do deliverables dashboard within CFE-DM and ARIS
Travel is required to support the delivery of disaster management engagements for the Center. (Up to 10%)
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Master's degree required. Degree in English, Communications, Journalism/Public Affairs, International Studies, Disaster Management, or a related field for either Bachelor's or Masters
Ability to obtain Secret, Active Secret preferred
5+ years of experience in analyzing and synthesizing information
Must have experience writing and editing various research products
Strong preference for applicant to have experience in developing academic and operational research proposals and knowledge of research methodology
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to adapt to change in deliverables and timelines
Good organizational, written, and verbal communication skills in the preparation and presentation of reports
Able to effectively prioritize and work on multiple tasks with concurrent deadlines and demonstrate excellent time management skills and efficiency
Strong MS Word skills (experience with formatting, editing, and publishing technical reports, planning documents, or fact sheets)
Must be able to speak, read, and write fluently in Standard U.S. English
High level writing - ability to digest and synthesize information
Experience with public speaking, presentation, and facilitating groups
The ideal candidate will have a commitment to teamwork and an ability to meet deadlines
Ability to take direction yet work independently with a high degree of autonomy
Willingness to collaborate with others from different backgrounds, respect for diverse perspectives
Travel up to 10% CONUS and OCONUS
Preferred
Experience writing products that promote civil-military cooperation during humanitarian and disaster response missions and training preferred
Company
Valiant Integrated Services
Valiant empowers the world’s most critical missions by training, equipping, protecting, sustaining, and supporting those who serve.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dan Corbett
CEO at Valiant Integrated Services
Justin Garrison
Sr. Director of Communications, Marketing & Strategy and Chief of Staff to the CEO
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