Research Analyst/Evaluator II

at  Ardent Eagle Solutions

About Us:
Are you ready to join an exceptional team that’s rewriting the future of national security and global impact? Welcome to Ardent Eagle Solutions (AES), a dynamic and rapidly expanding small business that’s at the forefront of supporting the Federal Government, Department of Defense (DoD), and Intelligence Community (IC) on a global scale.
At AES, we don’t just embrace change; we drive it. We’re in the business of transforming challenges into opportunities, and ordinary careers into extraordinary journeys. As part of our team, you’ll be at the heart of groundbreaking missions that shape the course of history and protect our nation’s most critical interests.
Our commitment to success doesn’t end with our customers; it begins with you. We’re dedicated to nurturing the talents of our remarkable employees and propelling them to new heights of excellence. Here, you’ll find a culture that empowers you to excel, innovate, and realize your full potential.
Overview:
The Minority Business Development Agency’s (MBDA) mission is to promote the growth and global competitiveness of Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) in order to unlock full economic potential.
Background:
Committed to providing the programs, services, and initiatives needed for businesses to achieve economic success and prosperity.

Responsibilities:

• Conducts comprehensive analyses of complex requirements in an effort to inquire, examine, find or revise facts, principles, and theories for internal use by an organization.
• Prepares investigative reports entailing the examination of public records or other specific information sources to reach a conclusive decision point.
• Considers numerous factors, such as whether the product is currently being produced in the United States, whether substitution of the product is possible, whether qualification requirements affect the requestor’s ability to use domestic products, inventories, and whether the requested product is under development by a U.S. producer who will imminently be able to produce it in marketable quantities and any other relevant factors.
• Reports to a Project Manager.
• Works in the MBDA Office of Data Research & Evaluation, supporting its Information Clearinghouse, a repository of data and research supporting evidence-based understanding of Minority Business Enterprises.
• Responsible for sourcing new material that meets the research needs of MBDA and its stakeholders, evaluating it for quality and relevancy against MBDA criteria, and assisting in organizing and cataloging it to be easily accessed by the public.
• Assesses quality, relevance, and licensing of a research and data related to Minority Business Enterprises.
• Assists with MBDA research and evaluation efforts on an as-needed basis.
• Experience with information management, library science, or related fields a plus.

Qualifications:

• Must be able to work both independently and in lead teams of analysts.
• Minimum experience requirement is four years of working in an analytical and/or research environment.

Clearance: Public Trust Education:
BS/BA in analytical disciplines.
Benefits and EEO:

At Ardent Eagle Solutions, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees and their families:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage
• Matching 401(k) Plan
• Continuing Education Assistance
• Paid Time Off

This job description is intended to describe the general scope of work and level of work that is needed to perform while on task with Ardent Eagle Solutions. Other duties may be assigned. Selected candidates may undergo a government security investigation and must fulfill eligibility criteria for accessing classified information. US citizenship may be a prerequisite for certain roles.

• Conducts comprehensive analyses of complex requirements in an effort to inquire, examine, find or revise facts, principles, and theories for internal use by an organization.
• Prepares investigative reports entailing the examination of public records or other specific information sources to reach a conclusive decision point.
• Considers numerous factors, such as whether the product is currently being produced in the United States, whether substitution of the product is possible, whether qualification requirements affect the requestor’s ability to use domestic products, inventories, and whether the requested product is under development by a U.S. producer who will imminently be able to produce it in marketable quantities and any other relevant factors.
• Reports to a Project Manager.
• Works in the MBDA Office of Data Research & Evaluation, supporting its Information Clearinghouse, a repository of data and research supporting evidence-based understanding of Minority Business Enterprises.
• Responsible for sourcing new material that meets the research needs of MBDA and its stakeholders, evaluating it for quality and relevancy against MBDA criteria, and assisting in organizing and cataloging it to be easily accessed by the public.
• Assesses quality, relevance, and licensing of a research and data related to Minority Business Enterprises.
• Assists with MBDA research and evaluation efforts on an as-needed basis.
• Experience with information management, library science, or related fields a plus