Computational Social Scientist
Location: Washington DC · Category: Data, AI & Analytics · Seniority: Mid-Level · Posted: September 20, 2026 · Verified: Oct 6, 2026
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Protagonist
protagonist.ioAI narrative analytics for marketing, communications and public affairs.
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