WhO WE ARE
BlackIron delivers secure, stable, scalable intelligence and analysis solutions that enable operators and analysts in the public and private sector at the speed of mission.
WhAT WE DO
BlackIron collects and analyzes open source data, providing our clients with timely, accurate and actionable insights that inform critical decisions. We examine global geopolitical risk and provide a variety of daily and periodic reporting products to clients in government, national security industry, and finance. We’re looking for an experienced political analyst to seamlessly integrate with our U.S. business intelligence team to monitor the U.S. political environment and inform clients on potential risk factors impacting their business.
What YOU DO
The ideal candidate has more than 5 years of experience on Capitol Hill or U.S. political campaigns, monitoring elections, measuring effectiveness of political messaging, analyzing the broader information environment, reviewing polling data, and producing reports and briefing materials to inform clients on political risk.
You must be comfortable in a fast-paced environment and have experience in open source intelligence, particularly social media and mis/disinformation analysis. You are comfortable crafting and running Boolean queries, parsing through large multisource datasets, performing social network analysis, and writing first-draft quality reporting on tight timelines. You have campaign experience, particularly for federal office or on races in large cities, and have a familiarity with major party platforms.
Spanish and Arabic language capabilities are valued but not required. Previous campaign consulting experience is highly valued.
The ability to think critically, speak candidly, and work well with the team is mission critical.
WHAT WE OFFER
In addition to industry-leading base pay, we offer the best work options and benefits package in the industry.
- Hybrid and remote work opportunities
- Unlimited PTO
- Eleven Federal holidays, plus bonus days
- Low-cost health insurance, dental and vision coverage
- Six percent contribution to your 401k that is fully vested on day one
- End-of-year profit sharing and spot bonuses
- Paid training
- Language bonus for level 3 proficiency
- Laptop and phone
OUR PROMISE
You will work harder than you ever have in your life to deliver analysis with precision under demanding deadlines, and we will provide you with the best compensation and opportunities to succeed, excel and thrive.