Research Specialist; Geospatial/Stats
Houston, Harris County, Texas, 77246, USA
Listed on 2026-09-01
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IT/Tech
Data Analyst, Data Scientist
PRIMARY PURPOSE
This position is located in Houston, TX.
CNA’sCenter for Homeland Security and Infrastructure Resilience develops data-driven, analytic solutions to address complex and emerging problems. We conduct analysis and planning, build decision-support tools, and create training and exercises that support the safety and security of our nation’s residents, visitors, environment, infrastructure, economy and cyberspace.
We are hiring for a Research Specialist to work out of Houston, TX (relocation is not allocated for this role). This is a hybrid role that would consist of remote work and travelling to client sites.
Staff at this level would support project and other corporate needs including through (1) collecting, processing, vetting, and analyzing pertinent data, especially geospatial data, for further use and/or (2) conducting technical assistance activities such as planning and organizing meetings and seminars, and/or (3) supporting the process of developing and submitting proposals through collecting and organizing resumes, past performance reports, and corporate capabilities.
CNA fosters an inclusive culture that values diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Our flexible and engaging work environment encourages iterative and creative collaboration at every stage of the problem-solving process. Our employees are committed to helping clients develop effective solutions to better manage their programs through scientific, data-driven approaches. We are looking for creative and innovative individuals to help carry out our mission.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND/OR DUTIESDemonstrate facility at the intermediate level with Microsoft Office and other standard CNA software packages to accomplish primary duties.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience required.
Experience: Strong preference will be given to candidates that have experience with the following:
- Professional work experience, ideally in support of a government agency and ideally applying geospatial analysis
- Geospatial analysis software, especially ArcGIS Online (AGOL), as well as Arc Pro and the entire suite of Esri products for mapping, data visualization, and analysis. Demonstrate proficiency with Esri’s Arc GIS Online (AGOL), including the software’s functionality and organization administration.
- Statistical analysis and use of interactive dashboarding tools such as Power BI
- Experience working in Python or R
- Ability to work independently on discrete tasks
Skills:
- Coding, analysis, and dashboarding
- Very good interpersonal and oral and written communication skills
- Training and presenting
- Strong critical thinking and organizational skills
Other: Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
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