Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers’ most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets. **Principal Research Analyst - Expert** The Nightwing company seeks a highly skilled full-time Research Analyst in the Tyson's Corner, VA area. This individual will conduct mid-level classified review, analysis, research, and redact documents content in conjunction with sponsor's directives and other policy makers, as part of team. This individual will need to possess excellent communication and written skills to critically evaluate documents and analyze national security equities. In addition, develop recommendations relative to the continuing protections or release of classified materials. The individual will consistently apply critical thinking skills in the review of these documents. This includes the reviews of unique data holdings and assist several sponsor’s team members in conducting review with accuracy, quality, and consistency by utilizing training materials and Standard Operation Procedures and maintain the materials in current status. The individual will support the program management for guidance and coordinate with stakeholders; research and obtain multi-media equipment for review of data. This individual will create an analysis-based assessment for directorate’s reviews, in addition, to coordinate with executive, judicial, and legislative branches with providing review support. The individual must be willing to perform duties as assigned, within the scope of the position, based on program requirements. **Typical Duties** include, but are not limited to: • Reviews & redacts certain equities within classified documents, records and files in accordance with established standard operating procedures, work flows and policies. • Assists with the training of newly hired team members, as requested • Collaborates with supervisory client POCs to recommend and implement changes that improves processes, workflows and standard operating procedures • Works an eight-hour shift between 6:00AM -6:00PM, Monday-Friday. o Infrequently provides surge support outside of normal office hours for short-fused emergent requests **Required Education:** • A bachelor degree and eight (8) years of relevant experience /or high school diploma and 11 relevant years of experience specific to the skills listed • Candidate resumes must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position mentioned above and with the Sponsor. **Mandatory Skills** Perform a variety of complex and routine review duties in compliance with written and oral guidance and policies. Interacts with officials within the agency and throughout the IC and Other Government Agencies Prepares, contributes, and/or provides substantive review of an extensive volume of redactions materials for release. Performs multiple critical and time-sensitive tasks simultaneously. Performs research, fact-checking and validation skills to ensure valid data sources and verify accuracy Conduct analytical and critical thinking skills to find value and understand the data review and research data Communication, presentation and writing skills to present findings derived from the data Interpersonal skills to build relationships with sponsor’s management and its teams and outside stakeholders Strong knowledge of the sponsor's business Conduct technology skills to work with various research, data analytics, modeling and predictive tools, as well as sponsors' productivity databases Perform and forecast to determine future trends, often presented in charts, infographics and other visual aids Prepare to address problem-solving challenges of data collection and analysis, as well as help guide decision-makers toward solutions that resolve issues revealed in the data. Proficiency in the use of sponsor's databases. Must be flexible and adaptable to change, as needed. **Must have an active TS/SCI Security Clearance with Poly on Day 1 of** **employment** _At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we’ll leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients._ _Thank you for considering joining us as we embark on this new journey and shape the future of cybersecurity and intelligence together as part of the Nightwing team._ _Nightwing is An Equal Opportunity/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._