Intelligence & Research Analyst

Key Responsibilities

• Media & Stakeholder Intelligence: Research and analyze developments in the defense and public affairs landscape—including stakeholder activity, media coverage, geopolitical risk, and institutional strategy. 
• Daily Report Quality Control: Own the editorial and analytical quality of daily dashboards and intelligence briefs, ensuring each report meets Clipbook’s standards of clarity, accuracy, and strategic insight. 
• Client Alignment & Feedback Loop: Act as a trusted point of contact for client feedback; refine reporting strategy to ensure alignment with stakeholder goals and evolving information needs. 
• Process & Delivery Optimization: Contribute to the development of new workflows and tools that improve reporting, engagement, and customer impact. 
• Security-Driven Research: Ensure all research is conducted in compliance with relevant classification, security, and confidentiality requirements. 
• High-Priority Assignments: Step up to lead or support fast-evolving projects, briefings, or client requests across defense, advocacy, and government portfolios. 
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Intelligence Studies, Public Affairs, Communications, or a related fields
• Experience in research, intelligence, media analysis, or stakeholder reporting—preferably in a defense, public affairs, or high-security context.
• Proven experience producing professional-grade client deliverables such as media reports, briefings, or dashboards.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to synthesize complex information into polished insights.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with an ability to convey clarity and strategic depth.
• Ability to thrive under tight deadlines while juggling multiple priorities in a high-velocity setting.
• High motivation, responsiveness, coachability, and a drive to deliver impact.

Preferred Experience

• Familiarity with public affairs, government, or advocacy communications ecosystems.
• Prior exposure to media intelligence, open-source intelligence (OSINT), or PR analytics.
• Experience working with or supporting stakeholders in the federal government, private industry, or defense. 
• Proficiency with media monitoring tools, dashboards, and stakeholder tracking platforms.