Policy Brand Research Analyst

Penta Group is a global company providing data-driven solutions to help clients achieve their objectives in an increasingly complex stakeholder environment. We provide cutting-edge intelligence products to help clients understand what their stakeholders think, see, and hear, and then leverage that intelligence to develop and execute effective, measurable strategies.

Our global team brings decades of experience in business, government, communications, research, data science, and media. Our clients include companies across a variety of industries, including technology, financial services, energy, healthcare, and more. Penta has offices in New York, London, Washington, DC, San Francisco, Dublin, London, Brussels, Singapore, and Hong Kong.

Policy Brand Research Team:

Penta’s Policy Brand Research Team gathers both quantitative and qualitative feedback directly from senior policymakers in Washington, D.C. Each year, our comprehensive and independent research engages policymakers to assess how corporations and associations are perceived in Washington.

Our study evaluates corporate reputation and advocacy effectiveness based on the factors that matter most to policymakers. We examine Fortune 500 companies and major trade associations operating in Washington, drawing insights from the policymakers most relevant to their work. By leveraging this data, we provide clients with actionable intelligence to strengthen their advocacy, positioning, and engagement strategies in the federal policymaking landscape.

Position Summary:

Analysts on the Policy Brand Research team will use our proprietary quantitative and qualitative research to create reports, presentations, memos, and ad hoc communications materials for clients. Analysts typically support anywhere from 8-13 “brand name” clients at a time and your work will empower them by providing insights and analysis, custom follow-up work, and implementation strategies.

Analysts will also be responsible for managing client projects from inception to final presentation, executing follow-up outreach, and supporting our directors and partners in tracking client developments to inform our engagement strategy.

The Analyst is expected to:

• Analyze a rich data set of peer and industry benchmarking data, including longitudinal and demographic breakdowns, to surface key trends, insights, and actionable recommendations to inform a client’s advocacy strategy.
• Breakdown qualitative data from interviews, media, and other sources to pull out common narratives to explain quantitative trends, understand policy, and assess relative client strengths and opportunities.
• Conduct the analysis, development, and communication (written and in-person presentations) of research-based consulting engagements meant to inform the investments and strategy of major organizations operating in the federal and state policy arenas.
• Play a supportive role across formalized and ad-hoc teams to enhance an internal culture of support, feedback, and creating new opportunities.
• Consistently contribute new ideas, ways to serve client needs, process improvements, and program-wide initiatives that advance the entire program’s success; seeking out and taking ownership wherever possible.
  
  

The ideal candidate will have:

• A Bachelor's degree in social sciences such as political science, economics, journalism, marketing, or communications is preferred.
• Experience analyzing and interpreting both qualitative, and quantitative, data.
• Past experience distilling insights and recommendations from industry data would be preferred but not necessary.
• Proficiency using Powerpoint to create compelling client deliverables.
• Experience utilizing Excel, or Google Sheets, to analyze data and extract insights.
• Past exposure to polling, focus groups, surveys, and other data collection methodologies would be preferred but is not required.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrable interest in Public Relations, Public Policy, or Government RelationsIntellectually curious, with a desire to be exposed to a variety of research projects and scopes.
• An entrepreneurial mindset, with a strong ownership mentality.
• A background in professional services, or government relations is preferred.
  
  

Location and Hybrid Schedule:

For this position, we are only considering applicants in the Washington, D.C., area and looking to fill the role as soon as possible. This person will be expected to join our team in our Washington, D.C., office and work a hybrid schedule of three days in the office, and two days remote per week.

Salary Range:

The base salary range for this position will be $57,000 - $67,000 depending on a candidate’s experience and qualifications as it relates to the position.

Benefits:

Penta Group is proud to offer a generous benefits package, in which regular full-time employees are eligible for enrollment the first day of the month following their date of hire. Please find a list below of our current benefit offerings:

• Excellent health care, vision, and dental coverage provided by United Healthcare with 100% of individual employee premiums and 50% of dependent premiums covered.
• Competitive retirement benefits with a 401(k) matching 100% up to 3% of an employee’s deferred salary, and matching 50% of the next 2% deferred.
• Employer paid short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance, with the option to buy additional coverage.
• Twelve weeks paid parental leave.
• Flexible paid time off and a generous holiday schedule.
• Monthly stipend for cell phone.
• Optional pet insurance coverage.
• Frequent firm-wide social events and activities.
• An excellent environment for learning and growth.
  
  

Penta Group, LLC values diversity and inclusion, is committed to equal employment opportunity, and to compliance with federal anti-discrimination laws. We also comply with District of Columbia law, which prohibits discrimination and harassment against employees, applicants for employment and interns based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, reproductive health decisions and breastfeeding), national origin, disability, age (18 and over), personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family responsibilities, matriculation (e.g., being enrolled in a college or university or in a business, nursing, professional, secretarial, technical or vocational school), political affiliation, genetic information (including family medical history), lawful use of tobacco products, unemployment status and status as a victim or the family member of a victim of domestic violence, a sexual offense or stalking.