Research Specialist

CENTRA Technology, Inc. in Burlington, Massachusetts is seeking an Research Specialist to support its growing Research & Analysis Group.  CENTRA Technology, Inc. provides research and analysis services to federal, state and local government customers on a wide range of topics including international relations, international trade and investment, and homeland and national security.  Specific requirements include five+ years of experience in:

 

· Acquiring and monitoring open source information resources, to include information available in libraries, databases, academic and commercial sources, and the Internet. The candidate will also have experience in evaluating open source materials’ validity.

· Establishing and maintaining information streams via multiple search engines, RSS, public databases, etc.  Knowledge of IT tools facilitating the collection and management of open source information.

· Conducting training on new open source-related tools, techniques and tradecraft. May require monthly travel.

· Possessing a comprehensive understanding of open source information collection best practices in accordance with applicable laws, orders, regulations and directives governing collection and the retention of open source material. 

· Executing customer outreach strategies aimed at determining customer open source information needs and collection requirements.

· Security clearance desired.

All applicants must have strong organization and communication skills and advanced MS Office skills. Applicants should have a BA/MA in library science or a related field, and must possess strong research and writing skills.  As we provide services for US Government customers in the national and homeland security arenas, all CENTRA employees must apply for and receive security clearances.  Therefore, US citizenship is required for all positions.

CENTRA Technology, Inc. is a rapidly growing small company providing systems engineering and analytical services to US Government and commercial customers.  We have offices in Burlington, MA and Arlington, VA.  CENTRA Technology, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We offer a full range of benefits, including competitive salary, comprehensive health plan including dental coverage, company-paid life & disability insurance policies, 401(k) plan with company match and profit sharing, ESOP, incentive bonuses, and a generous educational reimbursement program.

If you would like to apply for this position, please e-mail your resume and a writing sample to recruiter2@centratechnology.com or fax to 781-272-7836. Please reference job code OSS-MA in subject line.