Protagonist

Senior Computational Social Scientist (1099)

Senior Computational Social Scientist

Senior data scientist in computational social science; 5+ years in analytics; US government clearance a plus; degrees in data-related fields; strong Python/R and NLP skills; experienced with LLMs.

Senior data science role requiring 5+ years, security clearance eligible, strong NLP, Python/R, SQL, LLMs, cross-functional collaboration.

Senior Strategic Communications Analyst (TS/SCI Security Clearance Required)

Senior Strategic Communications Analyst

Senior analyst with TS/SCI clearance, 5+ years in communications/marketing, on-site in DC area, strong analysis and project mgmt, open-source research.

Strategic Communications Associate Director (TS/SCI Security Clearance Required)

Strategic Communications Associate Director

Full-time on-site in Washington DC; TS/SCI clearance required; 7+ years experience; bachelor's or advanced degree; strong strategic communications in national security; ability to manage projects; stakeholder engagement.

Computational Social Science Intern (Summer 2026)

Computational Social Science Intern

Pursuing or recently completed a bachelor’s or master’s in data science, CS, statistics, mathematics, political science, sociology, economics, psychology, international relations, communications; authorized to work in the U.S.; strong Python/R and SQL; experience with NLP and dashboards.

Title	Location	Date
Senior Computational Social Scientist (1099) Contract, Temporary · 5+ YOE Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Hybrid	Washington, District of Columbia, United States Hybrid	May 5, 2026
Senior Computational Social Scientist Full Time · $82K-$130K · 5+ YOE Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Hybrid	Washington, District of Columbia, United States Hybrid	May 5, 2026
Senior Strategic Communications Analyst (TS/SCI Security Clearance Required) Full Time · $77K-$103K · 5+ YOE Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Onsite	Washington, District of Columbia, United States Onsite	Apr 24, 2026
Strategic Communications Associate Director (TS/SCI Security Clearance Required) Full Time · $92K-$122K · 7+ YOE Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Onsite	Washington, District of Columbia, United States Onsite	Apr 22, 2026
Computational Social Science Intern (Summer 2026) Internship · $42K/yr · 0+ YOE Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Hybrid	Washington, District of Columbia, United States Hybrid	Apr 1, 2026

Activities	Data analyticsStrategic communicationsPublic discourse analysisMarket researchManagement consulting
Headquarters	US
Industries	Data AnalyticsManagement Consulting
Name	Protagonist
Employees	33
Type	Private
Subsidiaries	Parenthetic
Tagline	Provides data-driven narrative analytics and strategic communication consulting.
Founded	2,004
Website	protagonist.io
Latest Funding Round	Grant
Latest Funding Year	2,020
Latest Funding Amount	800,000
Latest Investors	Air Force Research LabAFWERX

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