Research Analyst

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  Niyam is seeking a Research Analyst t to join our team. This position is remote, and will require the employee to live in a HUB zone. This position is for 10 hours a week. If you are looking for a few extra hours a week this may be the job for you.

  Summaryobjective

  We are seeking a motivated, detailoriented parttime Research Analyst to support our internal Centers of Competency (CoCs) in data, cloud, geographic information systems (GIS), andor project management. This position is designed for a HUBZonequalified candidate who will help curate emerging trends, tools, and best practices across these domains, with an emphasis on publicsector applications.
  
  This is an entrylevel, flexible remote position (10 hoursweek), ideal for someone looking to gain exposure to technology, project delivery methods, and publicsector innovation.

  
  
  

  Emerging Tech & Best Practices Research

  • Identify and read articles, blog posts, and reports on data, cloud, GIS, project management, and related government technology.
  • Summarize key takeaways into short internal briefs (~1–2 paragraphs per item).
  • Highlight implications for government or mission use cases.
  • Maintain a shared “Tech & Trends” tracker for the CoCs.

  • Content Creation

    • Draft onepager templates for internal “Tool of the Week” or “Best Practice Spotlight” series.
    • Assist with posting or drafting Microsoft Teams updates on behalf of CoC leads.
    • Suggest topics for internal blogs or newsletters based on industry trends.

    • Knowledgebase & Organization

      • Tag and organize useful datasets, tools, frameworks, templates, and reference materials into SharePoint.
      • Help maintain a catalog of recommended resources for data, cloud, GIS, and project management topics.

      • Basic Competitive & Market Research

        • Review competitor capabilities in data, cloud, GIS, or project management.
        • Summarize competitor strategies, white papers, or success stories.
        • Research target agency use cases and initiatives.

        • Light Administrative Support

          • Create simple slides or visuals for internal CoC presentations.
          • Develop icebreaker questions, document meeting notes, and take action items during CoC sessions.
          • Help coordinate rotating schedules for discussion topics or knowledge shares.
          • Track team member contributions and attendance across meetings.

          • Physical demands

            • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
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              Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

            • Travel required

              Less than 10%

              
              
              

              Required education and experience

              • High School Degree
              • Strong reading comprehension and writing skills.
              • Basic knowledge in technology, GIS, cloud, data, project management, or publicsector innovation.
              • Comfortable using basic tools like Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Google Docs.
              • Familiarity with X, LinkedIn, Medium, or newsletter tools.

              • Work authorizationsecurity clearance requirements

                • May work from any country that meets legal requirements, passes background checks, and maintains authorization to work. Must reside in a HUBZonedesignated area (verification required).

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                  Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

                  
                  

                  Niyam IT, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity (“EEO”) Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, age, citizenship status, veteran or military status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, disability, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state andor local laws.

                  
                  

                  
                  

                  Compensation$12.00 to $20.00