The Policy & Research Group

Junior Research Analyst

The Policy & Research Group

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: New Orleans • Louisiana • United States

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Salary

💰 $50,000 per year

Job Level

Junior

About the role

  • Contribute to a variety of research projects in one of three topic areas: Education, Workforce, or Public Health
  • Work as part of a team to design and execute studies to help answer applied research questions about how to improve education, health, and employment outcomes
  • Manage ongoing research and evaluation projects
  • Day-to-day management of evaluation projects
  • Communication with project partners
  • Conducting data collection (in person and virtual)
  • Assisting with the development of data collection instruments
  • Setting up study systems
  • Preparing IRB submissions
  • Summarizing study findings under the guidance of senior staff

Requirements

  • 0-3 years research experience
  • A master’s degree in social science or related discipline
  • Strong interest and/or experience in conducting high-quality research
  • Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Excellent communication and computer skills
  • Commitment to PRG’s mission: to produce rigorous research and evaluation that benefits people by improving programs and innovations that aim to improve social, behavioral, health, economic, and employment potential
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule; some evening and weekend hours may be required.
Benefits
  • Two weeks (10 days) paid vacation per year, with increase to three weeks after one year of employment
  • Approximately 17 paid holidays per year (this includes an end of the year break where the office is closed between Christmas and New Year’s Day)
  • Medical, dental, and vision group plans offered; employer pays portion of premiums
  • Supplemental insurance plans and a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) offered
  • SIMPLE IRA retirement plan with employer match after two years of employment
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Hard Skills & Tools
data collectionresearch designevaluation managementIRB submissionsdata collection instruments development
Soft Skills
organizational skillsattention to detailcommunication skillsteam collaborationflexibility
Certifications
master’s degree in social science