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UX Researcher, Mixed Methods
Meta 4.8
User experience researcher job in Annapolis, MD
Our UX Research team is designing for the broad spectrum of human needs, which requires us to understand the behaviors of the people behind them. Our researchers tackle some of the most complex challenges to gain insights into how people interact with each other and the world around them, and work collaboratively to contribute new ideas to products that impact the experiences of billions of people on a global scale. This job description represents different full-time roles across Meta.We use a variety of qualitative and quantitative methods to accomplish our goals, including surveys, focus groups, field studies, usability tests, and 1:1 interviews. We value a wide-range of perspectives and stem from many different backgrounds.We're looking for great communicators who are knowledgeable about research devoted to understanding people, and curious about the relationship between technology and society
**Required Skills:**
UX Researcher, Mixed Methods Responsibilities:
1. Work closely with product and business teams to identify research topics
2. Act as a thought leader in the domain of research, while advocating for the people who could use our products
3. Design and execute end-to-end custom primary research using a wide variety of methods
4. Design studies that address both user behavior and attitudes
5. Effectively manage and prioritize research plans through ambiguous and fast-changing environments, align and efficiently execute critical insights and work with a large group of stakeholders
6. Communicate results and illustrate suggestions in compelling and interesting ways
7. Work cross-functionally with design, product management, content strategy, engineering and marketing
8. Generate insights that both fuel ideation and evaluate designs
**Minimum Qualifications:**
Minimum Qualifications:
9. Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of relevant experience in userexperience, applied research and/or product research and development or a Master's degree and 8+ years relevant experience, or PhD and 5+ years relevant experience
10. Relevant experience within userexperience, applied research setting and/or product research and development
11. Experience conducting In-Depth Interviews or Focus Groups and Concept Testing or Usability Testing
12. Experience coding with R, SQL, STATA, SPSS or equivalent
13. Experience applying statistical analysis methods such as Regressions, ANOVA, and T-Tests
14. Interest in and experience executing hands-on, primary research
15. Experience translating research findings into strategic narratives
**Preferred Qualifications:**
Preferred Qualifications:
16. Degrees in a human behavior related field, such as Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, Sociology, Communication, Information science, Media studies, Computer Science, or Economics
**Public Compensation:**
$164,000/year to $227,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
**Industry:** Internet
**Equal Opportunity:**
Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.
Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@fb.com.
$164k-227k yearly 60d+ ago
FLEX Senior UX Researcher
Sitio de Experiencia de Candidatos
User experience researcher job in Bethesda, MD
. Hybrid - 1-3 days in office.
With every journey, travel has the power to shape us and our world. Begin your journey as a Sr. Manager of UserExperienceResearch at Marriott International, repeatedly voted 24 years in a row as one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For . Join our high energy and talented UserExperience & Design team creating best-in-class digital experiences for one of the most recognized hospitality companies in the world. This role is hands-on actively conducting userresearch, while continuously advancing research methodologies in digital. Collaborating closely with designers and product stakeholders, this role drives execution across research areas: study design, screener & discussion guide design, recruiting, data processing and analysis, as well as preparing and socializing results. He/She/They will promote research best practices drawn from a variety of disciplines, continually seeking to improve research methods. The ideal candidate will have real world experience conducting research as part of the product development lifecycle, should be comfortable working in a fast paced environment, and be able to work collaboratively with peers and stakeholders in research execution. This position is embedded in our Onsite Digital team and the work will specifically be within this product. This is a project-based role and will be essential to the future our onsite digital products.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
Education and Experience 5+ years of relevant qualitative researchexperience plus 4 year undergraduate degree in relevant discipline
Demonstrated expertise in designing experiments, conducting qualitative research, and translating research to inform user-centered design decisions
Proven ability to collect and analyze user behavior through moderated interviews and unmoderated research, surveys, benchmark studies, web analytics and customer feedback using online testing tools (e.g. User Testing, UserZoom, etc.)
Collaborative, highly-organized, and strong attention to detail Stellar written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills
You're exactly who we're looking for if you:
Possess exceptional qualitative and quantitative research skills, with the ability to translate and draw insights from data and can make appropriate recommendations using insights
Have extensive experience conducting in-person research such as: interviews, intercepts, workshops, co-design sessions, etc. Can balance user, business, and technical needs
Advocate for research and data though reports and in-person presentations Lead with a user-centric mindset to drive impactful research
Thrive on creating innovative solutions to challenging user and business problems
Value deadlines, set realistic expectations around them and then meet them
Are comfortable with a culture of feedback and regular opportunities to critique and be critiqued
Pro-actively surface research insights to drive a more user-centered experience
Have extensive UserZoom and User Testing experience (i.e., conducting multi-methods research including both qualitative and quantitative studies)
Nice to Have:
Experience managing/coaching other researchers and/or agency partners
Experience with major, large-scale global digital apps, web sites, or other digital products within the commerce or travel space Superior communication and interpersonal skills, including facilitation, presentation, storytelling
Has experience conducting in-person research (e.g., intercepts, focus groups, interviews)
Be comfortable in the unknown and have a natural curiosity and desire to seek answers
Experience conducting research on a large-scale loyalty program
Has conducted brainstorming workships with stakeholders, UX Design, etc.
CORE WORK ACTIVITIES
Demonstrating and Applying Discipline Knowledge:
Partner closely with designers and stakeholders to understand design questions, identify gaps in data, and use research to bring designs to life
Clearly explain research decision and findings to potential users, your team, and stakeholders
Identify future opportunities by keeping up to date with research methodology, design trends, societal shifts, and new technology
Be a thought partner providing recommendations based on research and data for experience enhancements across all digital touchpoints
Provides subject matter expertise, including design of experiment, qualitative research methodology, and data triangulation to help meet user goals
Measurement & Analytics:
You value data or insight over opinion, by basing decisions on metrics, segment data, and userresearch findings and insights.
Ability to conduct userresearch, collect and synthesize quantitative and qualitative feedback and translate into an actionable design strategy
Comfortable with multiple qualitative, quantitative and mixed-method research, like surveys, usability testing, multivariate testing, A/B testing, etc.
Able to inform options/variables for A/B or multi-variate testing
Managing Work, Projects, and Policies:
Provides accurate estimates as to needed time to complete work to feed project plans (and therefore personal deadlines) Successfully manages multiple assignments at once
Accepts critique and critiques work of others in a helpful and professional manner
Additional Responsibilities:
Works independently with minimal supervision, but knows when issues should be escalated to manager
Develops relationships with members of other teams, and leverages those relationships to answer questions
Presents work with clarity and confidence; explains complex matters so that others can understand them
At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.
$70k-98k yearly est. Auto-Apply 11d ago
Biomanufacturing Researcher
Survice Engineering Company
User experience researcher job in Hyattsville, MD
Job Description
Join Us in Making a Difference in the Lives of Those Defending Our Nation!
Why SURVICE?
Come join the SURVICE Engineering mission to protect, enhance, and enable those who defend the United States. Since 1981, we have supported the DoD community, as well as Homeland Security, advanced technologies, environmental, and commercial markets. Our employees have backgrounds in engineering, physics, mathematics, chemistry, computer science, acquisition, technical writing, training, and other technical and administrative fields. And many of our personnel have DoD and/or operational military experience. If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding career with a leading organization, come see what we can offer you!
Position
Biomanufacturing Researcher
Location: Adelphi, MD
Security Clearance: Active Clearance or Eligible to Obtain - U.S. citizenship required
Salary: $115,000 - $130,000 Depending on Experience and Education
Travel: 5%
Benefits: SURVICE Engineering offers a total rewards package to include competitive salaries, comprehensive insurance options, paid time off, 401k, flexible spending, tuition reimbursement.
Position Summary
SURVICE Engineering is currently seeking a Biomanufacturing Researcher to support our Aberdeen Research Operation. You will accelerate your career and become an integral team member within the defense community.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Execute and optimize protocols for the preparation of microbially-produced biomaterials at up to 25L fermentation scales.
Plan and execute workflows for microbial cultivation at varying culture scales and forms using sterile techniques in up to a BSL2 laboratory setting, followed by the recovery and purification of the biomaterial product.
Conduct biomaterial post-processing and characterization steps, which may require coordinating with facility personnel.
Conduct experiments to understand biological behavior.
Design and execute experiments that implement various techniques for direct and indirect observation of microbial behavior, particularly biomaterial production and properties, and harnessing behavior for precision material assembly.
Experiments may use microscopy, fluorescence analysis via multi-well plate reader or flow cytometry, and enzymatic or molecular assays.
Agents for the functionalization, immobilization, fixation, or entrapment of cells or biomaterial product may be required within the experiments to advance the research goals.
Set up and maintain microbial cultures in specified environments and scales using sterile technique, autoclaving equipment, nutrient broth and agar plate preparation, inoculation, culture management, biohazardous waste disposal, and preparation of frozen stocks.
Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and batch records to execute production processes
Preparation and safe handling of hazardous chemicals that may have corrosivity, flammability, and toxicity risks, including liquids with acidic and alkaline pH, organic solvents, and others.
Use of equipment for materials processing (freeze-drying, other) and analytical instrumentation (FTIR, SEM, other).
Optimize protocols that use microbes in combination with material or chemical agents for their functionalization, fixation, immobilization, or entrapment.
Comply with policies on record-keeping and distribution limits for data and technical information.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance process efficiency and product quality
Troubleshoot process and equipment issues, and implement corrective actions
Prepare and present presentations and written documents summarizing efforts
Minimum Qualifications of Biomanufacturing Researcher
Bachelor's Degree in Bioengineering, Biotechnology, Microbiology, or related field related field and 3+ years of relevant experience. Exceptional candidates with less experience will be considered. Candidates are not required to possess all qualifications; if you possess some of the desired qualifications, please apply.
Experience in a biomanufacturing or bioprocessing environment
Knowledge of cell culture and biomaterial processing techniques
Familiarization with the use of analytical instrumentation and processing equipment
Experience documenting experimental and analytical procedures, methods, results, and conclusions
Familiarity with quality control techniques, including cell counting, RNA and DNA quality assessment, and cell morphology analysis.
Knowledge of programming languages, such as Python or R, is desirable.
Experience documenting experimental and analytical procedures, methods, results, and conclusions
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records. Highly organized and able to track multiple projects occurring simultaneously
Ability to stand, sit, walk, and lift and move equipment and supplies.
About Us
SURVICE Engineering is a nationally recognized, single-source engineering service provider for Government and Industry organizations involved in all phases of the systems engineering process. Our employees are our most valuable asset, and they are proud to have supported the development, testing, analysis, and modeling and simulation (M&S) of many of the major U.S. air, land, and sea combat systems in the field today. They have also contributed their expertise to other vital national defense programs and technologies that involve survivability, cybersecurity, information technology/management, software engineering, unmanned aerial systems (UASs), and metrology/reverse engineering.
SURVICE Engineering is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
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$115k-130k yearly 10d ago
Prospect Researcher
Sheppard Pratt Careers 4.7
User experience researcher job in Towson, MD
Responsibilities:
Prospect Identification & Research
Conduct comprehensive research on individual donors, foundations, corporations, and other potential funding sources using publicly available information sources and databases such as DonorSearch, Blackbaud ResearchPoint, Wealth Engine, Foundation Directory Online, and other prospect research tools.
Analyze and synthesize information to assess a prospect's capacity, affinity, and readiness to give.
Develop detailed prospect profiles including biographical information, wealth indicators, philanthropic history, giving capacity, and connection points to Sheppard Pratt.
Develop and maintain detailed prospect profiles, bios and briefings including for events.
Analyze real estate holdings, business affiliations, board memberships, and other wealth indicators to assess giving
Research foundation and corporate giving guidelines, priorities, and application processes.
Proactively identify new prospects to support fundraising campaigns and strategic initiatives.
Collaborate with development officers and senior leadership to prioritize research efforts and support portfolio development and prospect strategies.
Conduct relationship mapping to identify and organize the connections of Sheppard Pratt board, staff and supporters.
Data Management & Analysis
Maintain accurate and up-to-date prospect information in the organization's donor database.
Create and update prospect tracking systems and research files.
Prepare written research reports and briefing materials for development staff and leadership.
Create intelligence reports for use by gift officers, leadership, and campaign committees.
Analyze giving patterns and trends to inform fundraising strategies.
Ensure data integrity by conducting regular audits, verification processes, and quality control measures across all prospect records and research documentation.
Evaluate wealth assessment tools and make recommendations for efficiency and research effectiveness.
Track and rate prospects through a moves management system to support cultivation and solicitation strategies.
Ensure the accuracy, confidentiality, and integrity of all prospect data in the database (e.g., Raiser's Edge).
Support fundraising team by participating in regular portfolio reviews, promoting moves management best practices.
Strategic Support
Collaborate with development officers to prioritize prospects and develop cultivation strategies.
Provide research support for grant applications and proposal development.
Assist in preparing materials for donor visits and meetings.
Support special events and capital campaign research needs.
Effectively represent the organization at Sheppard Pratt and Development Office sponsored events.
Stay current on best practices in prospect research, data privacy laws, and fundraising trends.
Requirements:
5+ years of experience in prospect research, fundraising, or a related analytical role (experience in nonprofit fundraising is highly preferred).
Proficiency with prospect research databases and tools (DonorSearch, LexisNexis, Wealth X, Wealth Engine, iWave, Foundation Directory Online, etc.).
Strong Experience with donor database management systems (Raiser's Edge preferred).
Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects and deadlines.
Bachelor's degree required; degree in Communications, Nonprofit Management, Library Science, Journalism, Marketing, Business, or related field preferred.
Strong analytical, writing, and critical thinking skills with attention to detail.
High level of discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive donor information.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
Knowledge of philanthropic trends and donor behaviors.
Experience in supporting capital campaigns or major gifts initiatives.
Membership in professional associations such as Apra (Association of Professional Researchers for Advancement) is a plus.
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$99k-135k yearly est. 7d ago
Qubit Entanglement with Fault Tolerance Researcher
Bluemont Technology & Research
User experience researcher job in Bethesda, MD
JOB TITLE: Qubit Entanglement with Fault Tolerance Researcher CLEARANCE: Clearable Candidate (no Visas) or Current Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph EDUCATION: PhD in physics, electrical engineering, computer science, or a related field. 2+ years' post-PhD experience in quantum-information processing and/or quantum computing
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Provide technical assistance, review, and evaluation of proposed solutions for fault tolerant error correction of qubits.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• 6+ years of researchexperience in quantum computing, demonstrating a deep understanding of physical systems, quantum-information processing, error correction, and fault tolerance. Recent experience in managing a quantum-computing effort may substitute for up to two (2) years.
• 2+ years' experience as a Technical SETA.
• 2+ years' experience managing multi-disciplinary, multi-institution research.
• 2+ years' experience in the IC, including experience with transitioning research products to other organizations.
Bluemont Technology & Research, Inc. (Bluemont) offers a premium benefits package. Our culture is based on treating people like you would treat yourself. The company is focused on challenging applications of cutting-edge technologies and data intensive applications. Bluemont maintains a drug-free workplace and performs background checks.
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Job Code **5483** \# of Openings **1** Apply Now (**************************************************** Requisition?org=GATEWAYVENT&cws=55&rid=5483) Bennett Aerospace, Inc., a subsidiary of Three Saints Bay, LLC, is seeking an experienced Interior Ballistics Structural Dynamics Researcher specializing in the science, engineering, and operation of small caliber weapons and ammunitionin Aberdeen, MD.
**Position Requirements:**
+ Must have minimum of twenty (20) years of hands-on experience and knowledge in interior ballistics structural dynamics research.
**Security Requirements:**
+ Successful completion of Bennett Aerospace Background Investigation, Drug Screening, and Credit Check.
+ Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a Government background investigation and meet suitability requirements.
**This position is located in Aberdeen, MD.**
**Apply online here at:** *************************************************** Requisition?org=GATEWAYVENT&cws=55&rid=5483
VEVRAA Federal Contractor
Three Saints Bay, LLC and its subsidiaries offer a team-oriented working environment and the opportunity to work with exceptional, dedicated industry professionals. We offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to take part in exciting projects with government and commercial clients, both domestic and international.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite resumes from all interested parties without regard to race, color, sex, sexual preference, religion, creed, national origin, age, genetic information, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.
$52k-104k yearly est. 4d ago
Vulnerability Researcher
Interclypse Inc.
User experience researcher job in Annapolis, MD
Interclypse is seeking motivated, career and customer-oriented a Mobile Vulnerability Researcher to join our team in Annapolis Junction, MD, to provide exemplary support to our customers and to begin an exciting and rewarding career within Interclypse.
The Interclypse difference is our emphasis on employee growth and development through continuous learning, mentorship, and empowerment. Interclypse employees grow in a positive cultivating work environment with endless career opportunities. Let Interclypse empower you by putting you in the driver's seat of your career.
Requirements
Required Skills
Understanding of Linux Kernel and device derivers
Experience reading and writing assembly (x86/x64)
Extensive experience with debuggers (ADB, GDB, etc.)
Strong C, Python, and ASM development experience
Ability to work in a team environment with other researchers and developers
Required Experience
4 Years experience
Bachelor's degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university
Why You Might Like This Job:
You're tired of working for a massive organization.
You want to work for an established company that values your stable career.
You want to work with a team who loves their job and making cool stuff.
You want to be part of a team focused on making a positive impact.
You want to grow your skills in management or work toward becoming an expert.
You want to have the option for career mentorship, both in technology and in business.
You value a company with a strong culture of growth and support.
Benefits:
Employee Impact Program. Every employee has the opportunity to define and get rewarded for their contributions they can make toward the long-term health of the company, customer, and employee. This program in combination with our comprehensive time off and leave programs allow you to design a career and compensation program that enables near infinite flexibility while ensuring both company, customer, and individual health and prosperity.
Comprehensive time off and leave programs:
31 Days (248 hours) of Paid Personal Time Off (PTO) for any vacation, holidays, illnesses, and birthdays
Parental Leave: 40 Hours
Bereavement Leave: 24 hours.
Military Reserve Leave (up to 80 hours, see employee handbook for details).
Jury Duty Leave 16 hours.
Retirement: Unlimited 401K match up to 8% of your salary up to the federal maximum
Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision): Premium is 100% company paid (contact us for specific plan details).
Health Savings Account (HSA): Interclypse contributes $750 for individuals and $1500 for families
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance includes orthodontics coverage
Life Insurance
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
Disability: Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Educational support: reimbursement up to the federal max of $5,250
Company apparel: $200 for company apparel each year
Social events: Holiday Party, Spring Picnic, Fall Picnic, happy hours and more
Interclypse isn't your typical company. We strive to have a positive & transformational impact on our community, our industry, and individuals. We keep this focus through our motto: "Doing What is Right". Apply today to see how you can join our winning team and start down the career path that's right for you!
EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability:
Interclypse is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
The base salary range provided is not adjusted for geographic differences associated with where the work is being performed. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, candidate's experience and education/training, internal peer equity, and market and business consideration.
$50k-101k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Vulnerability Researcher
Interclypse
User experience researcher job in Annapolis, MD
Full-time Description
Interclypse is seeking motivated, career and customer-oriented a Mobile Vulnerability Researcher to join our team in Annapolis Junction, MD, to provide exemplary support to our customers and to begin an exciting and rewarding career within Interclypse.
The Interclypse difference is our emphasis on employee growth and development through continuous learning, mentorship, and empowerment. Interclypse employees grow in a positive cultivating work environment with endless career opportunities. Let Interclypse empower you by putting you in the driver's seat of your career.
Requirements
Required Skills
Understanding of Linux Kernel and device derivers
Experience reading and writing assembly (x86/x64)
Extensive experience with debuggers (ADB, GDB, etc.)
Strong C, Python, and ASM development experience
Ability to work in a team environment with other researchers and developers
Required Experience
4 Years experience
Bachelor's degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university
Why You Might Like This Job:
You're tired of working for a massive organization.
You want to work for an established company that values your stable career.
You want to work with a team who loves their job and making cool stuff.
You want to be part of a team focused on making a positive impact.
You want to grow your skills in management or work toward becoming an expert.
You want to have the option for career mentorship, both in technology and in business.
You value a company with a strong culture of growth and support.
Benefits:
Employee Impact Program. Every employee has the opportunity to define and get rewarded for their contributions they can make toward the long-term health of the company, customer, and employee. This program in combination with our comprehensive time off and leave programs allow you to design a career and compensation program that enables near infinite flexibility while ensuring both company, customer, and individual health and prosperity.
Comprehensive time off and leave programs:
31 Days (248 hours) of Paid Personal Time Off (PTO) for any vacation, holidays, illnesses, and birthdays
Parental Leave: 40 Hours
Bereavement Leave: 24 hours.
Military Reserve Leave (up to 80 hours, see employee handbook for details).
Jury Duty Leave 16 hours.
Retirement: Unlimited 401K match up to 8% of your salary up to the federal maximum
Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision): Premium is 100% company paid (contact us for specific plan details).
Health Savings Account (HSA): Interclypse contributes $750 for individuals and $1500 for families
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance includes orthodontics coverage
Life Insurance
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
Disability: Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Educational support: reimbursement up to the federal max of $5,250
Company apparel: $200 for company apparel each year
Social events: Holiday Party, Spring Picnic, Fall Picnic, happy hours and more
Interclypse isn't your typical company. We strive to have a positive & transformational impact on our community, our industry, and individuals. We keep this focus through our motto: "Doing What is Right". Apply today to see how you can join our winning team and start down the career path that's right for you!
EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability:
Interclypse is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
The base salary range provided is not adjusted for geographic differences associated with where the work is being performed. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, candidate's experience and education/training, internal peer equity, and market and business consideration.
$50k-101k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Cleared Mobile Vulnerability Researcher
Yellow Duck Technologies
User experience researcher job in Annapolis, MD
Yellow Duck Technologies is seeking a Mobile Vulnerability Researcher to join a team focused on identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities in mobile technologies. The ideal candidate must be proficient in the latest techniques in vulnerability research, with strong skills in C, Python, and Assembly (ASM) to demonstrate control over discovered flaws. This role requires attention to detail, especially when documenting research findings, and the ability to work collaboratively with other researchers and developers in a fast-paced security environment.
Requirements:
Must have an active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph.
Bachelor's degree in a related field or an additional 4 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
Strong development skills in C, Python, and Assembly (ASM).
Experience reading and writing assembly.
Extensive experience using debuggers.
Familiarity with best practices in vulnerability research.
Ability to work closely with researchers and developers to analyze and exploit security flaws.
Strong attention to detail in research documentation.
Yellow Duck Technologies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or class.
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$50k-101k yearly est. 5d ago
Vulnerability Researcher
Vets Hired
User experience researcher job in Annapolis, MD
Provide analysis for Cyber and SIGINT exploitation of large-scale networks and the data riding on them to uncover unknown and emerging adversary capabilities leveraging expertise in exploitation. Apply leading-edge principles, theories, and concepts and contribute to the development of new principles and concepts. Work on unusually complex problems and provide highly innovative solutions. Operate with substantial latitude for unreviewed actions or decisions and mentor or supervise employees in both firm and technical competencies.
Basic Qualifications:
3+ years of experience working in a professional environment
Experience with software development in Python and C
Experience with network vulnerability assessments
Experience with software reverse engineering
Secret clearance
HS diploma or GED
Working Place: Annapolis Junction, Maryland, United States Company : Vets Hired
$50k-101k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Embedded System Researcher 3
Arsiem
User experience researcher job in Annapolis, MD
Corporation At ARSIEM Corporation we are committed to fostering a proven and trusted partnership with our government clients. We provide support to multiple agencies across the United States Government. ARSIEM has an experienced workforce of qualified professionals committed to providing the best possible support.
As demand increases, ARSIEM continues to provide reliable and cutting-edge technical solutions at the best value to our clients. That means a career packed with opportunities to grow and the ability to have an impact on every client you work with.
ARSIEM is currently looking for an Embedded System Researcher 3. The position will support one of our Government clients in Annapolis Junction, MD.Responsibilities
Lead others in tasks, coordinate with customers on existing work, and lead complex problems through to completion.
Focus on embedded systems with ARM, PPC, MIPS, or other embedded assembly languages.
Minimum Qualifications
Expert-level engineering experience with over 12 years of analyzing embedded systems
Experienceresearching and developing in an embedded systems world (VxWorks, ELDK, or custom OS)
Experience with Python, C, and ASM, and development
Experience with debugging tools (GDB)
Demonstrated ability to self-drive research tasking and coordinate with customers on distilling larger tasks into meaningful milestones
Labor Category Requirements - Software Developer 3
Minimum eight (8) years of experience programming with object-oriented programming languages
Minimum five (5) years of experience developing Windows applications using Visual Studio or .NET environments OR minimum five (5) years of experience developing UNIX applications using make files or comparable build environments
Experience developing complex programs using, C, C#, C++, Java, or other comparable languages
Minimum three (3) leading projects that develop complex software, ensuring a collaborative environment, and configuration management, and Experience implementing software life cycle management (requirements, design, develop, test, validate, deploy)
Labor Category Requirements - CNO Analyst/Programmer 3
Bachelor's degree and six (6) years of experience OR minimum ten (10) years of experience in computer science, information systems, or network engineering
Minimum eight (8) years of experience programming in Assembly, C, C++, Java, Perl, or Python
Minimum seven (7) years of experience developing in one (1) or more of the following:
Windows applications using Visual Studio or .NET environments
UNIX applications using make files or comparable build environments
Minimum six (6) years of experience with programming CNO tools and techniques
Minimum five (5) years of experience managing and supervising teams in support of the Government CNO capability development
Minimum five (5) years of experience with programming CNO tools for the US Government
Minimum four (4) years of experience in programming techniques to evade host and or network-based intrusion detection systems
Minimum four (4) years of experience in network sockets programming, developing packet-level programs: expert packet-level understanding of IP, TCP, and application-level protocols
Expert ability in UNIX kernel internals and low-level Windows internals:
OS runtime linker/loader
Object file formats (e.g., PE, COFF, ELF)
File system internals (e.g., NTFS, ext2, btrfs)
OS-specific mandatory and discretionary access control mechanisms
Process and thread APIs and data structures.
Clearance Requirement: This position requires an active TS/SCI with a polygraph. You must be a U.S. citizen for consideration. Candidate Referral: Do you know someone who would be GREAT at this role? If you do, ARSIEM has a way for you to earn a bonus through our referral program for persons presenting NEW (not in our resume database) candidates who are successfully placed on one of our projects. The bonus for this position is $10,000, and the referrer is eligible to receive the sum for any applicant we place within 12 months of referral. The bonus is paid after the referred employee reaches 6 months of employment.
ARSIEM is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.
$50k-101k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Embedded System Researcher
Fivetwelve
User experience researcher job in Annapolis, MD
The candidate needs to be an expert level engineer with over 12 years' experience analyzing embedded systems. Your candidate will need the capability to lead others in tasks, coordinate with customers on existing work, and lead complex problems through to completion. Their expeirence needs to be focused on embedded systems with demonstrated, proven experience in any of ARM, PPC, MIPS, or other embedded assembly languages.
Requirements• Experienceresearching and developing in an embedded systems world (VxWorks, ELDK, or custom OS)
• Experience with Python, C, and ASM and development
• Experience with debugging tools (GDB)
• Demonstrated ability to self -drive research tasking and coordinate with customers on distilling larger tasks into meaningful milestones
** MUST HAVE TS/SCI w FSP
Benefits
PTO: Our variable PTO plan lets you decide the amount that's best for you. Choose as few as 2 weeks or as much as 6 weeks.
Holidays: 10 annually
401k: 5% Company match; fully -vested from Day 1
Quarterly Bonus: Totaling 2.5% of your base salary annually
Pay for any extra hours in cash or comp time
Pay for unused holidays or comp time
Training Budget: Up to $5,250 annually
Cell Phone/Internet Allowance: Monthly reimbursement up to $75
Gym/Health Club Membership: Monthly reimbursement up to $50
Personal Technology Allowance: Up to $500 annually
Cool Logo Wear: At least $100 annually
Health Insurance: Provided through CareFirst Blue Cross/Blue Shield. Three plans to choose from - HSA Silver, HMO Platimun, PPO Platimum. FiveTwelve covers 80% of the premium for employees and their dependents.
Dental and Vision Insurance: Provided through CareFirst Blue Cross/Blue Shield. FiveTwelve covers 100% of the premium for employees and their dependents.
Short Term and Long Term Disability: FiveTwelve pays 100% of premium
Referral Bonus: Up to $10,000 for fully -cleared referrals
$50k-101k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Chinese PAI Research & Translation (Mandarin Linguist)
V2X
User experience researcher job in Suitland, MD
Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $3.9B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.
The Mandarin Publicly Available Information (PAI) Research and Translation analyst will discover, collect, and translate target language PAI pertaining to science and technology (S&T) topics of strategic significance. You will focus specifically on S&T topics and associated document translation, as prioritized by ONI.
Responsibilities
+ Translate publications in target language and other publicly available information while ensuring that the translated material maintains a logical and appropriate flow.
+ Perform first line analysis on findings that are in line with ONI priorities in a format that is identified by the Government customer.
+ Maintain production pace of 1 to 4 pages per business day.
+ Create and maintain list of S&T-related native language terms.
+ Perform cross-domain transfer of documents to destination location determined by Government.
+ Perform routine research to in efforts to discover new information sources.
+ Develop a queue and establish a schedule to perform regular searches on items identified in the queue.
+ Perform ad-hoc research in efforts to identify new organizations, entities, topics, and other information of interest.
+ Create and maintain a system to document and track reports/resources for discovery by ONI analysts and attend bi-monthly meetings with Government lead to discuss.
+ Develop system to track requests-for-information (RFIs) and document updates/progress. Attend bi-monthly meetings with Government lead to discuss.
+ Perform and / or be subject to quality control (QC) reviews of translated material.
+ Attend production and workgroup meetings, as required.
Qualifications
+ Education / Certifications:
+ Must have and maintain Mandarin language proficiency as verified by at least a 2.0 rating on the Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) scale and must have a current (within the last year) test score to validate this rating (equivalent Defense Language Proficiency Test score is acceptable).
+ Experience:
+ Demonstrated ability to read, understand, and translate S&T lexicon in the target language.
+ Demonstrated experience using managed attribution systems/programs to perform safe open source research while applying Open Source Tradecraft.
+ Demonstrated excellent organization skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent deadlines.
+ Demonstrated clear written, and oral communications skills.
+ Minimum one year of experience using Microsoft Office software programs.
+ Skills & Technology Used:
+ Familiarity with managed attribution systems, unclassified, and classified resources for research.
+ Microsoft Office Suite software programs.
+ Excellent organization skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent deadlines.
At V2X, we are deeply committed to both equal employment opportunity, including protection for Veterans and individuals with disabilities, and fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We ensure all individuals are treated with fairness, respect, and dignity, recognizing the strength that comes from a workforce rich in diverse experiences, perspectives, and skills. This commitment, aligned with our core Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation, and expand our success in the global marketplace, ultimately enabling us to best serve our clients
$50k-99k yearly est. 57d ago
Online Research Participant - Earn Cash for Sharing Your Views
Opinion Bureau
User experience researcher job in Halfway, MD
Take quick online surveys and earn rewards for sharing your thoughts. Join today - it's free and easy!
$50k-100k yearly est. 1d ago
UX Researcher, Qualitative
Meta 4.8
User experience researcher job in Annapolis, MD
Our UX Research team is designing for the global spectrum of human needs, which requires us to deeply understand the behaviors of the people behind them. Our researchers tackle some of the most complex challenges to gain deeper insights into how people interact with each other and the world around them, and work collaboratively to contribute new ideas to products that impact the experiences of billions of people on a global scale. We use a variety of qualitative and quantitative methods to accomplish our goals, including surveys, focus groups, field studies, usability tests, and 1:1 interviews. We value a wide range of perspectives and stem from many different perspectives, approaches, experiences and backgrounds.We're looking for excellent communicators who are knowledgeable about research devoted to understanding people, and curious about the relationship between technology and society. They will also need to be comfortable in a fast-moving organization, open-minded about learning new research methods, committed to high-quality and rigorous research, and focused on influencing the future of Meta.
**Required Skills:**
UX Researcher, Qualitative Responsibilities:
1. Work closely with product and business teams to identify research topics
2. Act as a thought leader in the domain of research, while advocating for the people who could use our products
3. Design and execute end-to-end custom primary research using a wide variety of methods
4. Design studies that address both user behavior and attitudes
5. Effectively manage and prioritize research plans through ambiguous and fast-changing environments, align and efficiently execute critical insights and work with a large group of stakeholders
6. Communicate results and illustrate suggestions in compelling and creative ways
7. Work cross-functionally with design, product management, content strategy, engineering and marketing
8. Generate insights that both fuel ideation and evaluate designs
**Minimum Qualifications:**
Minimum Qualifications:
9. Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of relevant experience within userexperience, applied research setting and/or product research and development, Master's degree and 2+ years relevant experience, or a PhD and relevant experience
10. Experience conducting In-Depth Interviews or Focus Groups and Concept Testing or Usability Testing
11. Interest in and experience executing hands-on, primary research
12. Experience translating research findings into strategic narratives
**Preferred Qualifications:**
Preferred Qualifications:
13. Experience with consumer products, consumer insights, or product development
14. Degrees in a human behavior related field, such as Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, Sociology, Communication, Information Science, Media Studies, Computer Science, or Economics
**Public Compensation:**
$103,000/year to $166,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
**Industry:** Internet
**Equal Opportunity:**
Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.
Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@fb.com.
$103k-166k yearly 60d+ ago
Researcher for Real-Time Speech Anonymization
Bluemont Technology & Research
User experience researcher job in Bethesda, MD
JOB TITLE: Researcher for Real-Time Speech Anonymization CLEARANCE: Current Top Secret / SCI with polygraph EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree in physics, mathematics, computer science, or relevant engineering fields (i.e., electrical, computer, biometrics, systems, software) with 8+ years' work experience in one of these fields, or Master's Degree with 2+ years' work experience.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Develop novel algorithms that will modify spontaneous speech in real-time to protect an individual's privacy. Countless electronics in modern life, like smart phones, digital assistants, televisions, remote controls, and even appliances, have microphones that are always listening for speech signals, using voice driven technologies to interact with people. But recorded speech contains a wealth of personal, sensitive information that can be exploited by privacy threats such as biometric recognition, background profiling, and emotional screening; a person's speech can reveal not only their identity, but also static traits, such as dialect, gender, and age, as well as dynamic traits, such as fear, stress, and anger.
You will provide technical support in the execution of the lifecycle of this program in the areas of Development, Source Selection, Execution, Closeout, and Transition. You will support the program PM as the program SME (Subject Matter Expert).
Your objectives are to assist with the coordination, monitoring, communication and integration of all technical aspects of the Program lifecycle that includes:
• Attend meetings, workshops, conferences and testing events as a Subject Matter Expert.
• Assist with the development of presentations such as Program Management Reviews.
• Serve as a Liaison between Performers, Test & Evaluation contributors, Government and Transition partners.
• Review, provide analysis, and make recommendations concerning technical reports, data and Performer approaches.
• Provide reach-back support for program related requirements for systems integration, design, development, and solutions architectures.
• Provide technical support and engineering to develop, evaluated, integrate, test, and re- use available software (SW) to support the Program.
• Examine data sources and literary sources for emerging technology related to the Program.
• Provide technical support and expertise on new concepts beyond the Program within areas of expertise as the SME.
• Additionally, you may provide support to the PM with their assigned Seedlings, Studies or Challenges.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• 2 years' experience with R&D of speech signal processing.
• 2 years' experience with R&D of artificial intelligence (AI)/machine learning (ML) algorithms.
• 1 year's experience managing a multi-disciplinary research and development (R&D) or Test and Evaluation (T&E) team.
• 2 years' experience creating program plans, work breakdown structures, and milestone schedules.
• Ability to proactively manage multiple, concurrent tasks.
• Excellent writing and editing skills. Ability to develop succinct, comprehensive, understandable documents using complex data from multiple sources.
• Excellent slide development and PowerPoint skills. Ability to visually communicate complex ideas at a high level for technically savvy, but non-expert audiences.
• Strong organizational, problem solving, and time management skills. Must be detail oriented.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
This list is prioritized in order of importance:
• Master's Degree or PhD in physics, mathematics, computer science, or relevant engineering fields (i.e., electrical, computer, systems, software) 4+ years' work experience.
• 2 years' experience with speaker recognition systems.
• 2 years' experience with speech modification systems.
• 2 years' experience with automatic speech recognition (speech-to-text) systems.
• 2 years' experience within Government agencies, including experience with requirements, CONOPS, and transition.
• 4 years' experience managing a multi-disciplinary research and development (R&D) or Test and Evaluation (T&E) team.
• 4 years' experience with R&D of AI/ML algorithms.
• 1 year of experience as a Project Manager or Deputy Project Manager.
Bluemont Technology & Research, Inc. (Bluemont) offers a premium benefits package. Our culture is based on treating people like you would treat yourself. The company is focused on challenging applications of cutting-edge technologies and data intensive applications. Bluemont Technology & Research Inc. maintains a drug-free workplace and performs background checks.
Bluemont Technology & Research Inc. is an E-Verify Employer. Follow this link to view: ********************
$50k-99k yearly est. 32d ago
Biomanufacturing Researcher
Survice Engineering Company
User experience researcher job in Adelphi, MD
Join Us in Making a Difference in the Lives of Those Defending Our Nation! Why SURVICE? Come join the SURVICE Engineering mission to protect, enhance, and enable those who defend the United States. Since 1981, we have supported the DoD community, as well as Homeland Security, advanced technologies, environmental, and commercial markets. Our employees have backgrounds in engineering, physics, mathematics, chemistry, computer science, acquisition, technical writing, training, and other technical and administrative fields. And many of our personnel have DoD and/or operational military experience. If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding career with a leading organization, come see what we can offer you!
Position
Biomanufacturing Researcher
* Location: Adelphi, MD
* Security Clearance: Active Clearance or Eligible to Obtain - U.S. citizenship required
* Salary: $115,000 - $130,000 Depending on Experience and Education
* Travel: 5%
* Benefits: SURVICE Engineering offers a total rewards package to include competitive salaries, comprehensive insurance options, paid time off, 401k, flexible spending, tuition reimbursement.
Position Summary
SURVICE Engineering is currently seeking a Biomanufacturing Researcher to support our Aberdeen Research Operation. You will accelerate your career and become an integral team member within the defense community.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
* Execute and optimize protocols for the preparation of microbially-produced biomaterials at up to 25L fermentation scales.
* Plan and execute workflows for microbial cultivation at varying culture scales and forms using sterile techniques in up to a BSL2 laboratory setting, followed by the recovery and purification of the biomaterial product.
* Conduct biomaterial post-processing and characterization steps, which may require coordinating with facility personnel.
* Conduct experiments to understand biological behavior.
* Design and execute experiments that implement various techniques for direct and indirect observation of microbial behavior, particularly biomaterial production and properties, and harnessing behavior for precision material assembly.
* Experiments may use microscopy, fluorescence analysis via multi-well plate reader or flow cytometry, and enzymatic or molecular assays.
* Agents for the functionalization, immobilization, fixation, or entrapment of cells or biomaterial product may be required within the experiments to advance the research goals.
* Set up and maintain microbial cultures in specified environments and scales using sterile technique, autoclaving equipment, nutrient broth and agar plate preparation, inoculation, culture management, biohazardous waste disposal, and preparation of frozen stocks.
* Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and batch records to execute production processes
* Preparation and safe handling of hazardous chemicals that may have corrosivity, flammability, and toxicity risks, including liquids with acidic and alkaline pH, organic solvents, and others.
* Use of equipment for materials processing (freeze-drying, other) and analytical instrumentation (FTIR, SEM, other).
* Optimize protocols that use microbes in combination with material or chemical agents for their functionalization, fixation, immobilization, or entrapment.
* Comply with policies on record-keeping and distribution limits for data and technical information.
* Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance process efficiency and product quality
* Troubleshoot process and equipment issues, and implement corrective actions
* Prepare and present presentations and written documents summarizing efforts
Minimum Qualifications of Biomanufacturing Researcher
Bachelor's Degree in Bioengineering, Biotechnology, Microbiology, or related field related field and 3+ years of relevant experience. Exceptional candidates with less experience will be considered. Candidates are not required to possess all qualifications; if you possess some of the desired qualifications, please apply.
* Experience in a biomanufacturing or bioprocessing environment
* Knowledge of cell culture and biomaterial processing techniques
* Familiarization with the use of analytical instrumentation and processing equipment
* Experience documenting experimental and analytical procedures, methods, results, and conclusions
* Familiarity with quality control techniques, including cell counting, RNA and DNA quality assessment, and cell morphology analysis.
* Knowledge of programming languages, such as Python or R, is desirable.
* Experience documenting experimental and analytical procedures, methods, results, and conclusions
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records. Highly organized and able to track multiple projects occurring simultaneously
* Ability to stand, sit, walk, and lift and move equipment and supplies.
About Us
SURVICE Engineering is a nationally recognized, single-source engineering service provider for Government and Industry organizations involved in all phases of the systems engineering process. Our employees are our most valuable asset, and they are proud to have supported the development, testing, analysis, and modeling and simulation (M&S) of many of the major U.S. air, land, and sea combat systems in the field today. They have also contributed their expertise to other vital national defense programs and technologies that involve survivability, cybersecurity, information technology/management, software engineering, unmanned aerial systems (UASs), and metrology/reverse engineering.
SURVICE Engineering is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
$115k-130k yearly 60d+ ago
Mobile Vulnerability Researcher
Fivetwelve
User experience researcher job in Severn, MD
The candidate will be working on a team performing vulnerability research against mobile technologies. The candidate must be familiar with the latest techniques in vulnerability research and demonstrate their ability to follow best practices. The candidate must be extremely detail oriented when documenting their research. Often, the candidate will be required to write code in C, Python, and Assembly to demonstrate ability to control the flaws.
Requirements• Understanding of Linux Kernel and device derivers
• Experience reading and writing assembly (x86/x64)
• Extensive experience with debuggers (ADB, GDB, etc.)
• Strong C, Python, and ASM development experience
• Working as a team with researchers and developers
*MUST HAVE TS/ SCI w/ FSP
Benefits
PTO: Our variable PTO plan lets you decide the amount that's best for you. Choose as few as 2 weeks or as much as 6 weeks.
Holidays: 10 annually
401k: 5% Company match; fully -vested from Day 1
Quarterly Bonus: Totaling 2.5% of your base salary annually
Pay for any extra hours in cash or comp time
Pay for unused holidays or comp time
Training Budget: Up to $5,250 annually
Cell Phone/Internet Allowance: Monthly reimbursement up to $75
Gym/Health Club Membership: Monthly reimbursement up to $50
Personal Technology Allowance: Up to $500 annually
Cool Logo Wear: At least $100 annually
Health Insurance: Provided through CareFirst Blue Cross/Blue Shield. Three plans to choose from - HSA Silver, HMO Platimun, PPO Platimum. FiveTwelve covers 80% of the premium for employees and their dependents.
Dental and Vision Insurance: Provided through CareFirst Blue Cross/Blue Shield. FiveTwelve covers 100% of the premium for employees and their dependents.
Short Term and Long Term Disability: FiveTwelve pays 100% of premium
Referral Bonus: Up to $10,000 for fully -cleared referrals
$51k-101k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Chinese PAI Research & Translation (Mandarin Linguist)
V2X
User experience researcher job in Suitland, MD
Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $3.9B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.
The Mandarin Publicly Available Information (PAI) Research and Translation analyst will discover, collect, and translate target language PAI pertaining to science and technology (S&T) topics of strategic significance. You will focus specifically on S&T topics and associated document translation, as prioritized by ONI.
Responsibilities
+ Translate publications in target language and other publicly available information while ensuring that the translated material maintains a logical and appropriate flow.
+ Perform first line analysis on findings that are in line with ONI priorities in a format that is identified by the Government customer.
+ Maintain production pace of 1 to 4 pages per business day.
+ Create and maintain list of S&T-related native language terms.
+ Perform cross-domain transfer of documents to destination location determined by Government.
+ Perform routine research to in efforts to discover new information sources.
+ Develop a queue and establish a schedule to perform regular searches on items identified in the queue.
+ Perform ad-hoc research in efforts to identify new organizations, entities, topics, and other information of interest.
+ Create and maintain a system to document and track reports/resources for discovery by ONI analysts and attend bi-monthly meetings with Government lead to discuss.
+ Develop system to track requests-for-information (RFIs) and document updates/progress. Attend bi-monthly meetings with Government lead to discuss.
+ Perform and / or be subject to quality control (QC) reviews of translated material.
+ Attend production and workgroup meetings, as required.
Qualifications
+ Education / Certifications:
+ Must have and maintain Mandarin language proficiency as verified by at least a 2.0 rating on the Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) scale and must have a current (within the last year) test score to validate this rating (equivalent Defense Language Proficiency Test score is acceptable).
+ Experience:
+ Demonstrated ability to read, understand, and translate S&T lexicon in the target language.
+ Demonstrated experience using managed attribution systems/programs to perform safe open source research while applying Open Source Tradecraft.
+ Demonstrated excellent organization skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent deadlines.
+ Demonstrated clear written, and oral communications skills.
+ Minimum one year of experience using Microsoft Office software programs.
+ Skills & Technology Used:
+ Familiarity with managed attribution systems, unclassified, and classified resources for research.
+ Microsoft Office Suite software programs.
+ Excellent organization skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent deadlines.
#Clearance
At V2X, we are deeply committed to both equal employment opportunity, including protection for Veterans and individuals with disabilities, and fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We ensure all individuals are treated with fairness, respect, and dignity, recognizing the strength that comes from a workforce rich in diverse experiences, perspectives, and skills. This commitment, aligned with our core Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation, and expand our success in the global marketplace, ultimately enabling us to best serve our clients.