ResearcherWriterEditor (Junior to midlevel)

Job Description

Nexight Group seeks individuals with proven experience in strategic planning facilitation analyzing and writing about complex topics and managing projects contracts and programs. Ideal candidates are experienced in leading work for government clients managing teams with diverse skill sets and leading the of highquality products and services. We are hiring for multiple positions to support energy cybersecurity and critical infrastructure work.

Nexight Group is a small technical and management consulting firm that serves various clients in many topic areas. Adaptability critical thinking genuine curiosity and collaboration are all equally essential skills for writing and editing. To learn more about the company please visit .

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Applicants should have the necessary skills to perform the following job functions:

• Produce succinct accurate and welldocumented analyses that synthesize information at a level appropriate for audiences with a range of understanding of the topic including both technical and nontechnical audiences.
• Products may include reports fact sheets slide decks talking points briefing memos white papers charters and standard operating procedures.
• Manage a master document integrating inputs from multiple sources and authors editing content for consistency clarity and accuracy based on Nexight and client style guides and serving as the last review before a document is delivered to a client.
• Develop detailed and highlevel synthesis and summaries of interviews meetings workshops and other engagements capturing key themes and meaningful conclusions.
• Edit documents to ensure technical accuracy of materials while improving grammar readability style flow and persuasiveness to achieve objectives.
• Provide basic project management and organizational support developing project timelines and charters maintaining accurate records and knowledge management and offering thoughtful suggestions on approaches or solutions to challenges.
• Coordinate multistakeholder meetings and capture and synthesize discussions to inform work product development; capture and follow up on actions items; and drive project schedules forward.

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Location and Physical Demands

Nexights offices are in Silver Spring MD. This is a hybrid position. Candidates must be able to travel to the Washington D.C. area to support clients.

This is primarily sedentary in an environmentally controlled office setting although moving between work areas may be required. Manipulating a computer keyboard or mouse and operating standard office equipment is typically required for this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Summary of Qualifications

Minimum

• Bachelors degree or comparative experience 4 years) in science business management communications public policy infrastructure security or related discipline with demonstrated writing experience
• 3 6 years of relevant professional experience
• Demonstrated ability to quickly review understand analyze and synthesize large amounts of qualitative or quantitative data and communicate it to a variety of audiences
• Demonstrated experience in developing analytic content and leading editorial review cycles
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written that reflect strong critical thinking analysis and synthesis capabilities
• Ability to comfortably and professionally communicate with colleagues clients and external partners
• Ability to work well individually and collaboratively as part of a team
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office programs particularly Word Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance

Preferred

• Professional experience in a consulting or other professional services environment
• Interest and/or prior professional experience in critical infrastructure topics energy security and cybersecurity or with industry asset owner/operators
• Experience designing organizing and facilitating work sessions
• Ability to obtain Secret or TS/SCI clearance

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this role considers various factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets experience and training licensure and certifications and other business and organizational needs. A reasonable estimate of the current range is$70000 to $90000.

All fulltime employees of Nexight Group receive a competitive salary and attractive benefits including medical dental and vision insurance paid parental leave company contributions to employee health savings accounts (HSAs) company 401(k) contributions profit sharing and an annual bonus program.

To Apply

Please complete the application and upload the following:

• Resume
• A cover letter articulating your qualifications uses examples demonstrating your relevant skills and background and details your motivation for this position.

Failure to submit a resume and cover letter will result in your application not being considered. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete a job application preemployment testing or a job interview or otherwise participate in the hiring process please contact.

Nexight Group LLC provides equal employment opportunities regardless of race color religion sex national origin age disability marital status veteran status sexual orientation gender identity genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. This involves all phases of employment including but not limited to recruiting employment placement promotion transfer demotion reduction of workforce and termination rates of pay or other forms of compensation selection for training the use of all facilities and participation in all companysponsored employee activities. The company will adhere to provisions in applicable laws providing for bona fide occupational qualifications business necessity or age limitations where appropriate.

All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. PRINCIPALS ONLY. VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Priority referrals of protected veterans are desired. Equal Opportunity Employer.