Optimal Solutions Group,
LLC is a leading non-partisan public policy research firm that conducts studies
and provides technical assistance on health care, education, welfare, housing,
community development, and related subjects.
The Research Analyst I would assist senior researchers in a variety of research, data analysis, and administrative tasks. This position requires analysts that are able to work independently but also function effectively as a member of the project team and closely with junior and senior researchers. The full-time position is located in College Park, MD.
Position Responsibilities:
The Research Analyst I would assist senior researchers in a variety of research, data analysis, and administrative tasks. This position requires analysts that are able to work independently but also function effectively as a member of the project team and closely with junior and senior researchers. The full-time position is located in College Park, MD.
Position Responsibilities:
§ Collection and
preparation of data from surveys and administrative information systems.
§ Performing basic
analysis and coding of survey instruments.
§ Conducting literature
searches and review to provide background information for related project
topics.
§ Prepare for and
summarize client communications and correspondence.
§ Contributing to written reports
and proposals.
§ Tracking internal
project functions, such as budgets, staffing, and progress of tasks.
§ Providing general
administrative project support and management
§ B.A./B.S. in Economics,
Sociology, Psychology, Political Science, Statistics, or related discipline.
§ Solid communication and
presentation skills
§ Administrative project
management abilities
§ Quantitative and/or
qualitative research experience
§ Effectively communicate
problems and results, orally and in writing
§ Work independently and
as a member of a team
§ General computer
proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
§ Computer programming
experience, especially in R or STATA, is a plus
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