Infrastructure Resilience Analyst (Junior)

Job Title

Infrastructure Resilience Analyst (Junior Professional)

Job Location

Silver Spring, MD; open to remote hires

Job Description

Nexight Group is seeking an individual with proven experience in developing clear, concise, accurate documents on a variety of technical topics for diverse audiences. Ideal candidates can get up to speed on topics quickly, work collaboratively with teams and clients to understand requirements, and help advance products that provide meaningful analysis in reader-friendly formats. We are hiring for one position to support our work with clients in critical infrastructure.   

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

Key Details 

• This position will fill an initial short-term contract need (until September 29, 2025), with the potential for longer term employment.  

• The salary range for this position is $50,000 - $60,000 annually. 

• Candidates must be able to attain a Public Trust security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship and a criminal and financial background check. 

• This position will be hybrid, with a minimum of 2 days in our Silver Spring, MD office, with additional potential travel to client site(s) within the Washington, D.C. metro area.  

Job Duties and Responsibilities 

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

• Produce succinct, accurate, and well-documented analyses that synthesize information at a level appropriate for audiences with a range of understanding of the topic, including both technical and non-technical audiences.  

• Products may include reports, fact sheets, slide decks, talking points, briefing memos, white papers, charters, and standard operating procedures.  

• Format and edit documents to ensure technical accuracy of materials, while improving grammar, readability, style, flow, and persuasiveness to achieve objectives.  

• Develop both detailed and high-level synthesis and summaries of interviews, meetings, workshops, and other engagements capturing key themes and meaningful conclusions.  

• 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. 

• Capture and synthesize multi-stakeholder meeting discussions to inform work product development, capture and follow up on actions items, and drive project schedules forward.  

Working Conditions/Physical Demands 

Nexight’s offices are in Silver Spring, MD. The position is open to in-person or hybrid candidates. Candidates must be willing to travel to the Washington, D.C. area to support clients.  

This is a primarily sedentary position 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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

Summary of Qualifications  

Minimum:  

• 1 year of relevant professional experience and a bachelor’s degree 

• Demonstrated ability to quickly review, understand, analyze, and synthesize larger qualitative or quantitative data and communicate it to a variety or audiences  

• Demonstrated experience in developing analytic content and leading editorial review cycles 

• Demonstrated experience and ability to work independently or under general direction 

• Excellent communications verbal and written skills 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 attain a Public Trust clearance 

Preferred:  

• Professional experience in consulting or other professional services environment  

• Interest and/or prior professional experience in critical infrastructure topics  

 

Nexight Group LLC provides equal employment opportunities without regard to 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 company-sponsored employee activities. Provisions in applicable laws providing for bona fide occupational qualifications, business necessity, or age limitations will be adhered to by the company 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 desired. Equal Opportunity Employer.