Total 11 Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in Washington

• You will report to NRL's Protocol Officer, assisting with overall operational duties of the Protocol office, and serve as back up in the Protocol Officer's absence.
• You will assist in arranging and executing visits by senior officials and foreign dignitaries to include proving NRL senior leadership advice and consultation.
• You will meet with NRL's Commanding Officer and/or Director of Research to discuss agendas for each visit and draft an agenda.
• You will assist with organizing and arranging lunches to include providing menu selections, paying careful attention to various restrictions.
• You will compile guest lists and track RSVPs, prepare folders, collect receipt of clearances, arrange for badges and transportation, escort visitors, reserve visit location, and request IT support.
• You will collect briefs for "read ahead" for each visit, ensuring information is correct and relevant.
• You will interpret and apply policies and procedures pertaining to conducting successful protocol visits.

This position is located in the Intelligence Analysis Division, Intelligence Services Bureau, Protective and Intelligence Operations, United States Capitol Police. Provides assistance and/or performs work to facilitate actions for major segments of complex intelligence, investigative and analytical activities for a broad geographical area. Gathers sensitive evidence and intelligence information that aids and enhances the effectiveness and efficiency of the United States Capitol Police (USCP) protective security programs and services.

Plans, collects, and analyzes intelligence information from unclassified and classified sources while staying attentive to emerging intelligence sources and trends. Manages the collection of publicly available information in a given geographic region or a specific subject area to meet mission needs using Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) including mass media, the internet specialized journals, studies, conference proceedings, geospatial information and more. Provides support and assistance and/or evaluates and interprets incoming intelligence reports and other information vital to the success of the USCP protective and security programs.
Develops and maintains specialized databases, files, and records according to assignment.

Provides administrative support and/or performs comprehensive reviews, evaluations and manages complex intelligence information databases. Provides assistance and/or prepares special security reports and documents on a routine, continual basis.

This is not a remote position. Work will be performed primarily in Washington, D.C.-MD-VA-WV., metropolitan area, but travel will primarily be throughout the following counties as well:

District of Columbia: Washington
Maryland: Calvert, Charles, Frederick, Montgomery, Prince George's

THIS POSITION IS PART-TIME ONLY AND DOES NOT LEAD TO FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT. THIS IS NOT ENTRY LEVEL FOR AN ECONOMIST POSITION.

The initial average hours per week will be 16 to 32 hours to start depending on workload and training requirements. Work schedule will vary week to week depending upon work requirements. This is not a job for a person who needs full-time work or who cannot be available for work when required, which includes a mix of day, evening and weekend hours as needed. Additionally, this position requires visits to retail stores, businesses, and residences to gather the required information.

Selectees must travel to the Bureau of Labor Statistics training center in Washington, D.C. or another location if scheduled for mandatory classroom training such as: One (1) week introductory commodities and services (C&S) training and One (1) week of advanced data collection. Housing training and some C&S training are accomplished through distance learning. Notice will be given of planned training events that require travel.

Economic Assistants collect prices and related statistical data on a wide variety of commodities, services, and housing for the BLS Consumer Price Index. Data for commodities and services are collected by conducting personal and telephone interviews with store managers and buyers, managers in auto dealerships, doctors, pharmacists, and other professionals. Data for the housing survey are obtained by personal visit or telephone interview with either property managers, tenants, or homeowners. Duties include, but are not limited to:

1. Visiting retail and service establishments such as department stores, supermarkets, medical off ices, and hotels to collect retail price data. A limited amount of data are collected by telephone/fax, video, and websites.
2. Contacting homeowners, renters, and apartment management companies by personal visit to neighborhoods and follow up telephone interviews.
3. Collecting and entering data on a handheld computer.
4. Obtaining voluntary cooperation from survey respondents.
5. Traveling to a field off ice for on-the-job training and periodic meetings.

This is not a remote position. Work will be performed primarily in Washington, D.C.-MD-VA-WV., metropolitan area, but travel will primarily be throughout the following counties as well:

Virginia: Arlington, Clarke, Culpeper, Fairfax, Fauquier, Loudoun, Prince William, Rappahannock, Spotsylvania, Stafford, Warren, Alexandria City, Fairfax City, Falls Church City, Fredericksburg City, Manassas City, Manassas Park City
West Virginia: Jefferson

THIS POSITION IS PART-TIME ONLY AND DOES NOT LEAD TO FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT. THIS IS NOT ENTRY LEVEL FOR AN ECONOMIST POSITION.

The initial average hours per week will be 16 to 32 hours to start depending on workload and training requirements. Work schedule will vary week to week depending upon work requirements. This is not a job for a person who needs full-time work or who cannot be available for work when required, which includes a mix of day, evening and weekend hours as needed. Additionally, this position requires visits to retail stores, businesses, and residences to gather the required information.

Selectees must travel to the Bureau of Labor Statistics training center in Washington, D.C. or another location if scheduled for mandatory classroom training such as: One (1) week introductory commodities and services (C&S) training and One (1) week of advanced data collection. Housing training and some C&S training are accomplished through distance learning. Notice will be given of planned training events that require travel.

Economic Assistants collect prices and related statistical data on a wide variety of commodities, services, and housing for the BLS Consumer Price Index. Data for commodities and services are collected by conducting personal and telephone interviews with store managers and buyers, managers in auto dealerships, doctors, pharmacists, and other professionals. Data for the housing survey are obtained by personal visit or telephone interview with either property managers, tenants, or homeowners. Duties include, but are not limited to:

1. Visiting retail and service establishments such as department stores, supermarkets, medical off ices, and hotels to collect retail price data. A limited amount of data are collected by telephone/fax, video, and websites.
2. Contacting homeowners, renters, and apartment management companies by personal visit to neighborhoods and follow up telephone interviews.
3. Collecting and entering data on a handheld computer.
4. Obtaining voluntary cooperation from survey respondents.
5. Traveling to a field off ice for on-the-job training and periodic meetings.

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Job Description

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Overview

CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) is a leading global provider of commercial and residential real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces.  Included in the S&P 500 Index and the NASDAQ 100, CoStar Group is on a mission to digitize the world’s real estate, empowering all people to discover properties, insights and connections that improve their businesses and lives. 

We have been living and breathing the world of real estate information and online marketplaces for over 35 years, giving us the perspective to create truly unique and valuable offerings for our customers. 

We’ve continually refined, transformed, and perfected our approach to our business, creating platforms that have become standard in our industry, for our customers, and even our competitors.  We continue that effort today and are always working to improve and drive innovation.  This is how we deliver for our customers, our employees, and investors.  By equipping the brightest minds with the best resources available, we provide an invaluable edge in real estate.

The Role

As a Field Research Manager, you will be responsible for managing and growing a team of full-time researchers capturing data that supports CoStar Group products.  CoStar Group researchers collect data, research, and imagery on assigned commercial properties to capture the features and highlights of each building.  CoStar Group customers rely on our team to offer content that drives real estate transactions. 

As a Field Research Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring that researchers are always meeting both production and quality standards.  Meeting deadlines for our internal clients is a critical part of your responsibilities.  Working in the field with each of your researchers throughout the month to ensure best practices are implemented and provide coaching and mentoring is required. This role will be based in market.

Responsibilities:

• Build, train, mentor, and coach a growing team of 8-10 professional field researchers.

• Daily review of the team’s production measured against KPI metrics.

• Spend quality time in the field with local and regional team members to demonstrate best practice with data collection, time management and overall efficiency.

• Review incoming data and imagery to determine its quality relative to standards and guidelines.

• Provide constructive and actionable feedback to team members to meet both production and quality expectations.

• Create action plans to help team members grow, succeed, and maintain their engagement.

• Professional and effective communication with employees and internal partners to meet company objectives.

• Frequent travel within your region, and some travel to the Richmond, VA office is required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited, not-for-profit University or College

• 3-5 years’ direct operations management of 6+ employees, virtual management a plus

• Leadership and management skills, including the ability to prioritize and control the workload of a team, coaching, and mentoring through professional development.

• Experience with creating and managing effective KPIs, along with meeting performance metrics and being results-oriented.

• Ability to work in a collaborative setting.

• Success in building strong, cohesive teams by leading and motivating towards action/execution through influence and collaboration.

• Ability to articulate and execute corporate strategy, well-communicated with the ability to influence.

• Experience and demonstrated proficiency with Excel that includes the ability to manipulate data, filter, and develop basic formulas.

• Creative problem solving, attention to detail, objectivity, and the ability to think strategically.

• Analytical approach with the ability to interpret information and trends, adapting quickly.

• Ability to interact at all levels and establish rapport with internal stakeholders.

• The ability to quickly learn and apply new concepts such as commercial real estate terminology, mapping, and GIS concepts. 

• Field experience is a plus.

• Proficiency with MS Office applications including PowerPoint, along with Apple OS and other Internet applications.

What's In It For You?

When you join CoStar Group, you’ll experience a collaborative and innovative culture working alongside the best and brightest to empower our people and customers to succeed. 

We offer you generous compensation and performance-based incentives. CoStar Group also invests in your professional and academic growth with internal training, tuition reimbursement, and an inter-office exchange program. 

Our benefits package includes (but is not limited to): 

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Medical / Vision / Dental / Prescription Drug 

• Life, legal, and supplementary insurance 

• Virtual and in person mental health counseling services for individuals and family 

• 401(K) retirement plan with matching contributions 

• Employee stock purchase plan 

• Paid time off 

• Tuition reimbursement 

• Access to CoStar Group’s Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Employee Resource Groups 

We welcome all qualified candidates who are currently eligible to work full-time in the United States to apply.  However, please note that CoStar Group is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position. 

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CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing

How You’ll Contribute

Your Impact

Responsibilities Include:

Management of Reference and Research Services (80%)

• Support the Senior Manager of Reference and Research in responding to staff and third party research and reference requests in a timely and professional manner, especially related to the use of digital assets for commercial, educational, and personal use. 

• Conduct research and factually summarize findings to support business operations and external inquiries.

• Promote and facilitate the use of borrowing and interlibrary loan services. Provide administrative support to the program, including the circulation of loaned books.

• Develop self-serve resources for Special Collections audiences, including research guides and training materials. 

• Conduct copyright research within archival and active records and assist with applying and interpreting copyright codes, coordinating with Legal when appropriate.

• In coordination with Special Collections staff and legal, determine and interpret restrictions, particularly relating to institutional records. 

• Manage documentation and analysis of centralized reference services, supporting use by Special Collections staff and creating monthly reports in coordination with the Senior Manager of Reference and Research. 

Audience Analysis and Evaluation (15%)

• In coordination with Special Collections staff, analyze the demographics, behavior, and preferences of core user groups.

• Determine potential strategies for improving user experience and growing Special Collections’ audiences. 

• Support the development of user surveys, interviews, and focus groups.

Other (5%)

• Other duties as assigned

Educational Background

Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

Minimum Years and Type of Experience
5+ years of progressive responsibility in an Archives, Special Collections Library, museum, law library, research library, or similar setting, with demonstrated experience providing information and resources to a diverse clientele. 

Necessary Knowledge and Skills

• Broad knowledge of National Geographic history, organization, and mission.

• Strong customer service focus, with well-rounded analytical and prioritization skills.

• Ability to work well under pressure.

• Experience with digital platforms that support asynchronous collaboration and data collection

• Experience providing reference and research services in an archival, library, or museum environment.

• Demonstrated commitment to open and equitable access

• Understanding of restrictions on use of and access to collections material and how to manage them

• Effective written and verbal communications skills. Must have attention to detail.

• Experience in creating research guides, online learning materials, and training classes.

Desired Qualifications

• Familiarity with digital asset management systems, archival and library cataloging systems or databases.

• Legal training on copyright clearance training and prior rights clearance experience is a plus. Paralegal or law degree not required. 

• Experience in audience development, engagement, and/or user studies in an archival, library, or museum environment.

Supervision
No direct reports

Salary Information

As a leading nonprofit organization, National Geographic Society offers competitive salary and total rewards to attract, develop, and retain an innovative and dynamic workforce.

National Geographic Society offers a competitive and holistic total rewards package. Our compensation structure and transparent pay philosophy are based on industry-specific market data for similar sized nonprofit organizations. The salary range for this position is $72,000- $85,000, and pay offered to candidates will be based on several factors including but not limited to industry-based or other relevant work experience, education, skills, certifications, and training.

In addition, National Geographic Society offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to, medical, dental, and vision insurance; engaging and comprehensive wellness program; 401(k) retirement savings plan with matching contributions after 6 months of employment; flexible paid time off benefits with up to 22 days of paid annual leave per calendar year (15 days for new hires in their first year, prorated based on the number of pay periods remaining in the year) and 10 days of sick leave; 12 paid holidays and a paid winter break between December 25 and 31; paid parental leave, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility benefits; learning and development opportunities; Lifestyle Spending Account; pet adoption assistance and insurance; pre-tax transportation benefits with a generous employer subsidy; employer-paid life insurance and disability benefit; and a variety of National Geographic discounts and perks.

Job Designation

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

We encourage you to apply even if your experience is not a 100% match with the position. We are looking for someone with relevant skills and experience, not a checklist that exactly matches the job description. We want to help you grow and in return, you help us grow into a stronger, more inclusive organization. 

The Opportunity:

Are you excited at the prospect of unlocking the secrets held by a data set? Are you fascinated by the possibilities presented by the IoT, machine learning, and artificial intelligence advances? In an increasingly connected world, massive amounts of structured and unstructured data open new opportunities. As a data scientist, you can turn these complex data sets into useful information to solve global challenges. Across private and public sectors from fraud detection to cancer research, to national intelligence, you know the answers are in the data.

We have an opportunity for you to use your leadership and analytical skills to improve strategic innovation across sectors of the federal government. You’ll work closely with your customer to understand their questions and needs, and then dig into their data-rich environment to find the pieces of their information puzzle. You’ll mentor teammates, develop algorithms, write scripts, build predictive analytics, apply machine learning, and use the right combination of tools and frameworks to turn that set of disparate data points into objective answers to help federal organizations make informed decisions. You’ll provide your customer with a deep understanding of their data, what it all means, and how they can use it.

Join us as we use data science and machine learning for good in the federal government.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• Experience with machine learning, data science, software engineering, data research, or analytics, in a professional or academic environment
• Experience with research practices and methodologies
• Experience with frequent scripting language use, including Python and R, and packages used in machine learning applications or advanced data analytics
• Ability to work independently and achieve successful results with minimal guidance
• Ability to articulate workflows and explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• Ability to obtain a security clearance
• Bachelor's degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with machine learning applications and tools
• Experience managing diverse data sources, including preprocessing, cleansing, and verifying the integrity of data to develop data marts for data science use cases and machine learning applications
• Experience with feature selection, computer vision, or natural language processing model building, and optimization using supervised and unsupervised machine learning techniques to support analytic objectives
• Experience in a leadership role, including project management and project evaluation
• Experience performing data exploration and data analysis on multiple data types, including images, video, and text
• Ability to exhibit flexibility and initiative when dealing with ambiguous and fast-paced situations

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Create Your Career: 

Grow With Us 

Your growth matters to us—that’s why we offer a variety of ways for you to develop your career. With professional and leadership development opportunities like upskilling programs, tuition reimbursement, mentoring, and firm-sponsored networking, you can chart a unique and fulfilling career path on your own terms. 

A Place Where You Belong 

Diverse perspectives cultivate collective ingenuity. Booz Allen’s culture of respect, equity, and opportunity means that, here, you are free to bring your whole self to work. With an array of business resource groups and other opportunities for connection, you’ll develop your community in no time. 

Support Your Well-Being 

Our comprehensive benefits package includes wellness programs with HSA contributions, paid holidays, paid parental leave, a generous 401(k) match, and more. With these benefits, plus the option for flexible schedules and remote and hybrid locations, we’ll support you as you pursue a balanced, fulfilling life—at work and at home. 

Your Candidate Journey 

At Booz Allen, we know our people are what propel us forward, and we value relationships most of all. Here, we’ve compiled a list of resources so you’ll know what to expect as we forge a connection with you during your journey as a candidate with us.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

EEO Commitment

We’re an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change – no matter their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

The Opportunity:

Are you excited at the prospect of unlocking the secrets held by a data set? Are you fascinated by the possibilities presented by the IoT, machine learning, and artificial intelligence advances? In an increasingly connected world, massive amounts of structured and unstructured data open new opportunities. As a data scientist, you can turn these complex data sets into useful information to solve global challenges. Across private and public sectors from fraud detection to cancer research, to national intelligence, you know the answers are in the data.

We have an opportunity for you to use your leadership and analytical skills to improve strategic innovation across sectors of the federal government. You’ll work closely with your customer to understand their questions and needs, and then dig into their data-rich environment to find the pieces of their information puzzle. You’ll mentor teammates, develop algorithms, write scripts, build predictive analytics, apply machine learning, and use the right combination of tools and frameworks to turn that set of disparate data points into objective answers to help federal organizations make informed decisions. You’ll provide your customer with a deep understanding of their data, what it all means, and how they can use it.

Join us as we use data science and machine learning for good in the federal government.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• Experience with machine learning, data science, software engineering, data research, or analytics in a professional or academic environment
• Experience with research practices and methodologies
• Experience with frequent scripting language use, including Python and R, and packages used in machine learning applications or advanced data analytics
• Ability to work independently and achieve successful results with minimal guidance
• Ability to articulate workflows and explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• Ability to obtain a security clearance
• Bachelor's degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with machine learning applications and tools
• Experience managing diverse data sources, including preprocessing, cleansing, and verifying the integrity of data to develop data marts for data science use cases and machine learning applications
• Experience with feature selection, computer vision, or natural language processing model building, and optimization using supervised and unsupervised machine learning techniques to support analytic objectives
• Experience in a leadership role, including project management and project evaluation
• Experience performing data exploration and data analysis on multiple data types, including images, video, and text
• Ability to exhibit flexibility and initiative when dealing with ambiguous and fast-paced situations

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Create Your Career: 

Grow With Us

Your growth matters to us—that’s why we offer a variety of ways for you to develop your career. With professional and leadership development opportunities like upskilling programs, tuition reimbursement, mentoring, and firm-sponsored networking, you can chart a unique and fulfilling career path on your own terms.

A Place Where You Belong

Diverse perspectives cultivate collective ingenuity. Booz Allen’s culture of respect, equity, and opportunity means that, here, you are free to bring your whole self to work. With an array of business resource groups and other opportunities for connection, you’ll build your community in no time.

Support Your Well-Being

Our comprehensive benefits package includes wellness programs with HSA contributions, paid holidays, paid parental leave, a generous 401(k) match, and more. With these benefits, plus the option for flexible schedules and remote and hybrid locations, we’ll support you as you pursue a balanced, fulfilling life—at work and at home.

Your Candidate Journey

At Booz Allen, we know our people are what propel us forward, and we value relationships most of all. Here, we’ve compiled a list of resources so you’ll know what to expect as we forge a connection with you during your journey as a candidate with us.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

EEO Commitment

We’re an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change – no matter their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.