Digital Research Specialist- Full Performance

Company Overview

Orbis is a technology company that delivers sovereign intelligence and decision capabilities to the United States Government and its allies. We convert complex information and operational systems into decisive outcomes, giving public institutions and critical enterprises the tools to move faster, see clearer, and act first in an increasingly contested world.

We are not a consulting firm and not a systems integrator. Every Orbis team is built around practitioners who have operated at the mission edge, and every engagement is judged on one thing: whether it produces working capability, not slide decks. Solutions forged from experience; that is how we build, and it is how we hire.

Job Summary

Orbis is seeking a Digital Research Specialist for a mission critical customer in the Intelligence Community. The Specialist will be responsible for finding unique ways to leverage an array of tools and methodologies to conduct open-source research to assist our customers in planning and evaluating activities. This is a multi-year project with growing potential, on which the specialist will have the opportunity to demonstrate intellectual agility by exploring and leading cutting-edge research design, data collection, and data analysis for a client in the US Intelligence Community, all centered around the open-source environment. This project features the opportunity to interact with a wide range of key stakeholders, including those at senior levels. This is an exciting opportunity for an intellectually curious, energetic researcher to work on a project with real impact helping our client develop ways of better meeting the needs of its customers. The position is remote with a once-a-week requirement for McLean office consultations for a portion of the day.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement research designs centered around social media and open-source systems with practical strategies for conducting evaluations of policies, processes, programs, and training

Work cross functionally to develop and implement a team of social media experts to assist in our customers’ growing need for open-source data

Develop and implement new cutting-edge solutions revolving around all open source to assist in our customer's program evaluation activities

Work with a diverse team of mission specialists to leverage open source and social media data to assist in our customer's program planning and evaluation activities

Perform a variety of research activities to include document reviews, structured interviews, and focus group facilitation; involves stakeholder identification and design of interview guides and focus group questions as well as logistical coordination for data collection activities and documentation of discussions

Design and conduct survey research; includes sample identification, instrument development, survey distribution and response analysis

Analyze both qualitative and quantitative information to provide the customer with comprehensive insights into organizational strengths and challenge areas

Prepare reports and presentations for senior leadership based on research plans, activities, findings and recommendations

Brief Senior-level customers on research plans, status of activities, findings and recommendations

Required Qualifications

Active TS/SCI clearance with Poly

A bachelor's degree is required for this position.

Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.

Demonstrated experience researching social media presence and trends

Demonstrated proficiency with highly prevalent social media platforms

Demonstrated experience leading qualitative research and program evaluation activities

Experience developing presentations and providing briefings to middle and senior management

Excellent oral and written communication skills, including visual representation of data using charts and graphs

Ability to perform in an individual contributor role while also excelling in a team environment

Ability to analyze information and identify implications for policy, processes, communications and training

Desired Qualifications

Familiarity with advanced statistical concepts

Experience with survey design

Advanced proficiency with MS Excel and PowerPoint

Physical Requirements

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Participation in virtual and in-person meetings

Ability to attend planned meetings and/or work in classified spaces for extended periods within the specified work regions

Orbis Benefits

Beyond the opportunity to work alongside practitioners who have operated at the mission edge, joining Orbis means real ownership over outcomes that matter; the chance to build technology that gives the United States Government and its allies a genuine decision advantage, not just another dashboard. From competitive retirement matching to a PTO policy that encourages real time off, we're committed to creating an environment where our team can do their best work and still have a life outside of it.

Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. A full list of benefits is shared with candidates following an initial conversation with our HR team, so you'll have a clear picture of the support and resources available to you as part of the Orbis team.

Orbis Locations

Orbis works in whatever arrangement the mission requires. Depending on the role, that might mean five days a week on a customer site, full-time in one of our offices, a hybrid schedule, or fully remote work; our team is spread across 25 states and four countries to match. We make sure every team member has the tools and access needed to do the work, wherever that work happens.

Travel is common across many Orbis roles, particularly those supporting customer missions in the field.

Orbis is headquartered in McLean, VA, with additional office locations in Taipei, Taiwan, and Canberra, Australia.

Orbis is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment, and we make employment decisions based on merit,

qualifications, and business need. Orbis does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Orbis complies with all applicable equal opportunity and non-discrimination laws in every jurisdiction in which we operate. Reasonable accommodation is available to applicants and employees with disabilities upon request.