Open Source Media Analyst - Security Clearance Required

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Job Description :

Accenture Federal Services is seeking an Open Source Media Analyst to manage deliverables for Accenture's global business-facing sourcing and research capability providing exceptional research expertise and unique industry knowledge. The Open Source Media Analyst will be required to develop points of view which identify business opportunities for the Operating Groups and Service Lines, and deliver research primarily utilizing an extensive range of online and other research sources.

The Work :

• Create shared understanding of the relevant information environments through timely, accurate and contextual analysis of traditional and social media and audiences and communicating that analysis to decision-makers
• Understand external and internal command and national messaging priorities and focus media monitoring and analysis accordingly
• Analyze open-source material and use intelligence processes to identify, compile, collate, analyze, produce, evaluate and disseminate all-source material
• Possess situational awareness of the relevant information environments to the point strategic counsel can always be provided on command priority topics
• Confidently and effectively brief senior leaders orally and in writing
• Identify, monitor, analyze and distribute products providing clear understanding of social media trends, breaking news, media briefings, congressional hearings and speeches
• Devise creative ways to ensure monitoring and analysis is being consumed by the appropriate audiences
• Integrate with command leaders and staffs, including in subordinate and supporting organizations, to identify communication risks and opportunities
• Conduct and oversee research for topics in order to provide leaders with historical context and broad understanding of the information environment
• Provide counsel on the capabilities and efficacy of various media monitoring and analysis products
• Train personnel on media monitoring and analysis techniques and technologies
• Thrive in an agile, adaptive and challenging team atmosphere and be able to excel during travel to austere environments
• Monitor, adapt, incorporate and disseminate relevant best practices and technologies from industry and academia

Here's what you need :

Bonus points if you have :

Security Clearance :

As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of  California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, Washington, and the District of Columbia . The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits.  You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, Washington, and the District of Columbia is :

93,400 — $176,200 USD

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Salary : $93,400 - $176,200