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    Research Analyst

    Application Deadline: 7 June 2024

    Department: Insights

    Employment Type: Full Time

    Location: Washington, D.C.

    Reporting To: Director of Research

    Compensation: $72,000 - $83,000 / year

    Description

    About the Organization

    is a social enterprise committed to rewiring the U.S. labor market so all individuals Skilled Through Alternative Routes (STARs) can work, learn, and earn to their full potential.

    #YouWantToBeHere

    Within the Insights team, 's Research team advances a STAR-focused research agenda to both understand how STARs experience the American labor market and to develop actionable, demand-driven insights that unlock more opportunities for STARs to experience economic mobility across various occupations, industries, firm types, and regional contexts.

    To support this work, the Insights team is seeking an early/mid-career researcher to gather qualitative and quantitative data, conduct analyses to surface actionable insights and narratives, and produce research reports, academic papers, and other research briefs to communicate these findings to relevant stakeholders. As a member of the Insights team, this individual will report to the Director of Research.

    Key Responsibilities

    Data Cleaning, Analysis, & Visualization (45%)
    • Using statistical programming tools like R, Stata, or Python to read in, merge, and manipulate datasets
    • Accessing data using Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) and relational databases
    • Conducting exploratory analyses by writing readable and reproducible code that documents research decisions
    • Creating beautiful, replicable, and insight-driving data visualizations using data visualization packages or libraries like ggplot2 in R or plotly or seaborn in Python
    Research Design & Implementation (45%)
    • Identifying, reviewing, and summarizing relevant literature for research projects
    • Supporting hypothesis generation, research design, and the documentation of research methods and results
    • Carrying out research plans, including gathering qualitative and quantitative data, conducting analyses to surface actionable insights and narratives, and writing research memos to document findings
    • Compiling research into written research reports, academic papers, and other research briefs
    • Presenting research findings to diverse audiences
    Stakeholder & Project Management (10%)
    • Maintaining project timelines and coordinating with cross-functional teams and external research partners to ensure that research assets are produced at a regular cadence
    • Communicating with external stakeholders and research partners
    • Supporting strategic alignment around a STARs-centered research agenda across the STARs Research Community
    Other Duties As Assigned
    • As a growing startup, seeks individuals looking to stretch their professional skills in a dynamic, open, and collaborative environment. Because this position will support a variety of diverse and growing research priorities, the ideal candidate will be interested in and adept at adopting new statistical methods, statistical softwares, and data visualization tools.
    Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

    We recognize that multiple paths exist to data and statistical software expertise and encourage all workers with relevant skills and experience, including workers Skilled Through Alternative Routes (STARs) to apply. As an entry/mid-level position, this role is well suited for individuals who are skilled in the following competencies:
    • Data cleaning, analysis, and visualization using statistical programming tools like R, Python, or Stata. Experience with the tidyverse is a plus.
    • Reading, interpreting, and summarizing research including academic papers and professional and non-profit research reports
    • Carrying out research plans and documenting research methodologies and results
    • Compiling research into written reports with a clear narrative of actionable insights,e.g., summarizing complex methodology; surfacing insights from large data sets; positioning research findings alongside policy implications and proposals
    Benefits
    • Unlimited paid time off
    • Flexible remote work policy
    • Office closure during 10 federally recognized holidays
    • Office closure at the end of the year / start of the new year, inclusive of the Christmas and New Year's holidays
    • Health, dental, vision, life, short-term and long-term disability
    • 3 months paid parental leave
    • 403b retirement plan
    • Flexible Spending Account - pre-tax health & dependent care
    Accommodations: Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.

    is an equal opportunity and skills-first employer. We celebrate diversity and the dignity of every worker - especially those with overlooked skills. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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