Senior Research Manager, Extremism

ISD is an independent, nonprofit organisation dedicated to safeguarding human rights and reversing the rising tide of polarisation, extremism and disinformation worldwide.

Why work for ISD?

ISD is not your ordinary think tank. We turn research into action that changes the world. Our insights dont gather dust on shelves they power the fight to protect democracy and human rights on the front lines. Were committed to delivering real change, from the grassroots to the highest levels of global institutions. And were looking for passionate individuals who share our commitment to making a difference. Join us and be part of an organisation thats making an impact.

ISDs Guiding Principles of integrity, collaboration, agility and courage define who we are as a team and an organisation. These principles reflect our culture and guide the way we work and the choices we make.

Our benefits for full time employees

• Flexible and remote working.

• Generous PTO and sick leave policies, as well as 1 week of additional paid time off over Christmas, outside of your PTO entitlement.

• Health insurance subsidized at 80% through Blue Cross Blue Shield.

• Generous dentalvisionlife insurance and supplemental insurance policies.

• 401k policy with company match.

• Remote working budget.

• Dedicated counsellors for those working with potentially traumatic content.
  
  

• Salary

  $85,000 $110,000k per annum

  
  

  Location

  Fully remote, hybrid work encouraged if you are DMVbased.
  
  

  Hours

  This is a fulltime position, 40 hours per week Monday thru Friday.
  
  
  Start Date
  No later than October 1. Preference will be given to candidates who can start immediately following a background & reference check.

  Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

  ISD is committed to promoting diversity throughout its workforce and aims for its team to be truly representative of all sections of society. We make a concerted effort to ensure our workplace, employment policies and organisational culture creates an inclusive, positive and progressive environment in which all members of our team are treated with dignity and respect. For further information about this policy or our recruitment practices, please email vacancies@isdglobal.org.

  
  We strongly encourage applications from people of colour, the LGBTQ+ community, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, carers, and people from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds.

  The role

  The Senior Analyst will be responsible for independent quantitative and qualitative digital research as well as supporting the Senior Research Manager in their editorial and project management responsibilities. They will produce and edit “quickturn” analytic outputs as well as longform materials geared towards informing policy and practitioner stakeholders. While this position is primarily focused on domestic extremism in the US, the Senior Analyst will also work on transitional issues including the activities of foreign terrorist organizations (FTOs) both online and abroad.
  
  

  Key responsibilities include:

  • Collect, process, and analyze opensource information to provide ISD leadership and project partners with multidimensional threat analysis including the activities of foreign terrorist organizations (FTOs), domestic extremist groups, and other threat actors.

  • Serve as a subject matter expert on SalafiJihadi and Islamist violent extremist groups.

  • Monitor the platforms, channels and forums used by FTOs and domestic extremist groups operations on a range of online platforms.

  • Regularly write and edit short analytic briefs and public products on emerging events or incidents.

  • Write and edit longform analytic briefs on significant incidents, trends, or tactics.

  • Provide project coordination support, including managing relationships with key partners.

  • Assist the Senior Research Manager with editing and managing daytoday operations of the team.
    

  • You can review the full criteria for the role here.