Research & Communications Analyst
Nexightgroup · Silver Spring, MD
Posted 13 days ago · $55,000 to $75,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 13 days Nexightgroup's roles stay open a median of 13 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 38% of Nexightgroup's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Nexightgroup
- moderate 2 stale, 0 reposted of 8 open
- Hiring momentum
- 8 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-22
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Nexightgroup's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Nexightgroup.
About this role
The Research and Communications Analyst role at Nexight Group involves supporting federal clients in critical infrastructure protection through research, synthesis, and writing. The analyst will conduct open-source research, produce clear and engaging content, and collaborate with teammates and clients to communicate complex information effectively. Responsibilities include drafting various stakeholder-facing documents and participating in client meetings, all while managing tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 5/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Nexightgroup as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, History, English, Political Science, Public Policy, Economics, general Liberal Arts programs, or related fields
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics, manufacturing, or related scientific fields with demonstrated experience writing for non-technical audiences
- At least 1 year of professional experience
- In lieu of degree requirements, the equivalent of 5 years of relevant professional experience
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Must be able to attain a Public Trust security clearance (including criminal and financial background check and proof of U.S. citizenship)
Nice to have
- Bachelor’s degree in a writing-heavy discipline with more than 1 year of relevant experience
- Previous professional experience in a policy analysis, consulting, project management, client-facing role, or federal agency role
- Knowledge and previous use of style guides and editorial judgement
- Direct experience researching/writing on topics related to national security, cybersecurity, and/or critical infrastructure
What you get
- Competitive salary
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Company contributions to employee health savings accounts (HSAs)
- Company 401(k) contributions
- Profit sharing
Worth weighing
- No specific salary mentioned, only a range of $55,000-$75,000 subject to negotiation
- Position requires obtaining a Public Trust security clearance, which includes background checks
- The role is hybrid with semi-regular visits to client sites, which may not suit everyone
Summarised from Nexightgroup's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Nexightgroup on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-22. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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