A Research Analyst (RA) is a junior/entry-level research-focused role with a global remit. Your main responsibility is open-source data collection and media monitoring to maintain key Dragonfly products: the TerrorismTracker (TT) database and Travel Risks Monitor (TRM).
You also work in direct support of Dragonfly’s team of intelligence analysts on discrete taskings. This includes but is not limited to assisting regional analysts with research for reports and client Requests for Information (RFIs).
You Will:

Tradecraft

• Conduct high quality open source research, monitoring and data gathering, including qualifying sources and validating information, to support timely and high quality security intelligence and political risk analysis (specifically TT and TRM).
• Utilise, develop and maintain our resources, specifically data feeds and open source networks.
• Provide high quality research in support of project work and SIAS reports or briefings, within agreed timescales, seeking guidance where required.

Operational

• Be proactive in taking on day-to-day operational tasks and ensuring team delivery demands are met.
• Frequently seek guidance, support and training from peers and senior colleagues where appropriate.

Commercial

• Represent and advocate for the Dragonfly brand.
• Develop an understanding of Dragonfly client requirements through feedback, guidance and attending internal Dragonfly meetings and events.

You Are:
Dragonfly Intelligence Analysts are pioneering professionals who are passionate about our craft but dispassionate about our subject. We believe that excellence derives from integrity, clarity, agility and accountability. At our best, we display the following behaviours:
Integrity

You are honest and display clear moral principles in a world that is not black and white. You:

• Maintain analytical independence
• Lead by example; you are inspirational
• Collaborate with your clients in their best interests while maintaining discretion

Clarity
You seek and provide answers that are precisely honed. You:

Answer questions in a way that is unambiguous and on point

• Approach your peers with candour and empathy
• Enable clients to see ahead and plan with precision

Agility

You intuitively adapt to challenge and change without compromising on excellence. You:

• Pioneer new approaches and techniques
• Support your peers and further their development
• Engage your selective attention to help clients focus on what matters and sustain their advantage

You take ownership and adopt a learning mindset. You:

• Take responsibility for the the judgements you make
• Strive for excellence and recognise when we fall short
• Give clients the confidence in our intelligence

Competencies
Our Competency Framework is designed to provide all analytical staff with clarity on the knowledge, behaviours and skills that are required to perform in their role and to develop as professionals. They are divided into the following areas:
The framework has been designed to be relevant and applicable to our analysts in Dragonfly, enabling them to plan their career and development needs and gain recognition for their achievements. It is part of our commitment to our people to establish a career pathway and continuous professional development.
Gathering, Organising & Evaluating Intelligence & Information
You build research and collection plans for each assignment and project.
You are able to do diligent research, collecting and refining and structuring information relevant to the assessment and within required timeframes.
You undertake accurate verification of information and present the research that accurately communicates the information, and unambiguously parses fact from unverified information. You reliably record and cite sources.
You organise intelligence and information in a format that can be shared with and understood by others in line with company guidance.
You articulate the main source strengths and weaknesses in the information based used in your assessments
Analysis & assessment
You present the outcomes of your analysis honestly, even if your assessment could be contentious.
You understand the purpose and principles of critical thinking.
You can identify the assumptions relating to your hypotheses, and proactively challenge these to understand the extent to which they are supported.
Written & Visual Communication of Intelligence Assessment
You draft assessments following the principles of plain English with good spelling and grammar, in line with relevant company writing guides.
You draft clear, relevant, accurate information and concise assessment. You actively learn and apply Dragonfly house writing and presentation style.
You are able to show progression in the understanding and use house of style in a fluent and not-formulaic manner, responding constructively to feedback and direction.
Where appropriate, you incorporate visualisation when information or concepts (for example spatial or chronological relationships) are best conveyed in graphic form.
Interpersonal, management and leadership skills
You actively self reflect on your own behaviours and performance to develop an accurate understanding of your own drivers, strengths and development areas.
You adopt and cultivate a learning and development mindset, encouraging feedback and responding in a non-defensive manner to challenge and feedback.
You build positive and trusted working relationships where you can seek honest appraisal and build self-awareness.
You actively seek to collaborate and support the work of colleagues to achieve business goals.
You support the development of a trusting and respectful work environment that embraces and values diversity.
Informing decision-making
You have a working understanding of risk management and concepts. You understand the process to refine and classify a question.
You understand and are able to articulate the essential aspects of what our clients do in their roles and apply that understanding in day to day analytical tasks to ensure relevance of work.
You liaise with colleagues to fully understand their requirements and check understanding before starting the analytical task.
Company representation and commercial awareness
You understand the company vision and range of services of the company.
You represent the company at all times to the highest professional standards to all internal and external parties.
You understand and follow all relevant business processes, policies and procedures, and understand how to acquire relevant information on them.

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