Research Analyst

UPO Union Pharmaceutique d'Orient s.a.l

Research Analyst at UPO conducting a city-wide needs assessment in Washington, DC. Focusing on quantitative and qualitative research methods for the District of Columbia.

Posted 6/4/2026full-timeWashington • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $65,000 - $75,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Produce UPO’s District of Columbia Triennial Community Needs Assessment
Develop and implement a 12-month data gathering and assessment plan to complete a comprehensive, city-wide needs assessment survey including, but not limited to, analysis of quantitative (surveys) and qualitative data (focus groups/targeted interviews), literature reviews, community asset mapping, and case studies, etc.
Author the needs assessment adhering to prevailing standards of writing, citation, and ethical use of sources.
Coordinate with the Director of Business Development and Asset Management to execute a workplan to complete the needs assessment.
Coordinate with UPO inter-office staff to analyze qualitative and quantitative data and other information.
Prepare presentations for reporting to UPO leadership, board members, and general public relative to findings of the needs assessment.
Recommend priority areas for strategic program development responsive to the needs assessment.
Support UPO staff, volunteers, and interns engaged in the needs assessment process.
Routinely collect, analyze, and present relevant information and data that inform strategic decisions.
Perform analyses on US Census data relevant to low-income communities.
Support business development efforts by conducting thorough research requested by executive leadership that influence strategic decision making.
Support the organization’s grant development function by drafting research and developing content needed for grant proposals, when needed.
Support post-award reporting of grant-funded programs, when needed.
Provide the office with administrative support including obtaining financial and grants management reports, tracking rental data, and liaising on special projects.
Work with third-party consultants to gather information to inform special reports and studies.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Economics, Public Policy, Public Health, Sociology, Social Work, Data Science, Human Development, English, or related field.
Experience working with data analysis tools (e.g., R, Question Pro, Qualtrics, NVivo, GIS, Power BI etc.)
Experience conducting primary and secondary research.
Experience working on concurrent projects in a cross-functional environment.
Experience converting qualitative and quantitative information into clear narratives and visually compelling presentations accessible to multiple audiences.
Excellent writing ability with flexibility in writing in a variety of domains.
Demonstrated experience utilizing methodology concepts for analysis and brief findings.
At least two years of quantitative or statistical analysis experience including academic, professional, and voluntary.
Must be able to work sensitively and effectively with individuals of diverse educational, socio-economic and cultural backgrounds.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health/Kaiser, 70/30 split
Dental/MetLife, all employees paid
Vision/VSP, all employees paid
401k, Safe Harbor Match-5.5% given as a benefit, will match 1% of staff contribution
Sick Leave 4.5 Hours Every Pay Period
Vacation Leave 4.5 Hours Every Pay Period
2 Personal Days
Paid Holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

data analysisquantitative analysisqualitative analysisprimary researchsecondary researchmethodology conceptsstatistical analysiscommunity asset mappingliterature reviewsgrant proposal development

Soft Skills

excellent writing abilityflexibility in writingcommunication skillscollaborationorganizational skillspresentation skillsstrategic thinkingsensitivity to diversityproject managementanalytical thinking