Optimal Solutions Group - Research Analyst Positions

Research Analyst I

Optimal Solutions Group, LLC (Optimal) is a leading non-partisan public policy research firm that conducts studies and provides technical assistance on workforce development, welfare, education, health care, community development, and related subjects. Our mission is to provide policy makers with rigorous and timely studies that enable our clients, which include federal, state, and local government agencies, as well as private foundations, to improve public well-being. Optimal is located at the University of Maryland's research park at M-Square. For more information see www.OptimalSolutionsGroup.com.

Optimal has multiple openings at the Research Analyst I position. Research Analysts assist senior researchers in a variety of research and analysis tasks including: collection and preparation of data from surveys and administrative information systems, performing basic analysis and coding of survey instruments, conducting literature searches, contributing to written reports and proposals, and providing general administrative project support. Must be able to work independently but also function effectively as a member of the project team.

Requirements and Qualifications:

· Solid communication and presentation skills;
· Quantitative and/or qualitative research experience;
· Computer programming experience, especially in SAS or STATA, is a plus;
· General computer proficiency is required

Education: B.A./B.S. in Economics, Sociology, Psychology, Political Science, Statistics, or related discipline.

Submit applications to Optimaljobs@optimalsolutionsgroup.com or apply online at www.optimalsolutionsgroup.com.