Research Analyst

Job Title: Research Analyst
Location: Fairfax, VA
Employer: 4Consulting, Inc
Position Type: Full Time
Worksite: Onsite

Position Summary
4Consulting, Inc is seeking a qualified Research Analyst to support technology consulting, application development, systems analysis, testing, data management, cybersecurity, infrastructure, or project delivery services for client projects. The selected candidate will perform duties consistent with the client’s project requirements and company delivery standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The candidate will be responsible for:

Conduct research and analyze industry developments, emerging trends, regulatory changes, and business challenges to identify actionable insights and recommendations.

Develop, draft, and edit reports, articles, executive briefs, presentations, and other professional content for internal and external audiences.

Collaborate with business leaders, subject matter experts, external partners, and other stakeholders to gather insights, coordinate contributions, and support content development.

Manage content development activities, including research planning, interviews, editorial reviews, revisions, stakeholder coordination, and final publication.

Minimum Qualifications
The position requires:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience:
5–10 years of experience in research, professional writing, editorial development, industry analysis, content strategy, or related professional activities.
Technical Skills:
Research and Analysis, Executive Writing, Content Development, Editing and Proofreading, Report Preparation, Presentation Development, Information Synthesis, Stakeholder Coordination, Project Planning, Editorial Management

Business / Domain Skills:
Experience researching global trade, tariffs, supply chain resilience, geopolitical developments, economic policy, regulatory changes, and their implications for business strategy and operations.

Experience developing evidence-based thought leadership, research publications, executive reports, and market-facing content that translates complex trade and policy issues into actionable business insights.

Experience coordinating subject matter experts, senior executives, universities, research institutions, trade associations, and publications to develop collaborative research and co-authored content.

Experience managing content initiatives from concept development through research, drafting, review, and publication while maintaining factual accuracy, editorial consistency, and stakeholder alignment.

Communication:
Ability to communicate with technical and business stakeholders.
Documentation:
Ability to prepare project documentation, status updates, and deliverables.
Work Authorization
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship may be considered where permitted by company policy and project requirements.

Certification Required
None

Travel Required
None

Supervisory Role
No
Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in professional services, consulting, research, journalism, publishing, policy analysis, or corporate communications.

Strong communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to engage senior stakeholders and external partners.

Advanced degree in business, economics, public policy, international affairs, law, journalism, or a related field.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
4Consulting, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, immigration status where protected by law, or any other legally protected status. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related qualifications, experience, skills, availability, and ability to perform the essential duties of the position.