HEARD Research Associate

Responsibilities

• Applies professional or research concepts to perform analysis of data and systems pertaining to moderately complex projects, policies, initiatives, / processes, and / or functions.
• Gathers and assembles analytical and factual data on assigned problems and issues to prepare reports and / or analyses summarizing information on the assigned issues and commenting on other significance for internal or external constituents.
• Prepares, edits and modifies documents including research reports, manuscripts, presentations and proposals.
• Using subject matter knowledge, collects and prepares information for use in discussions, meetings of internal and external constituents.
• On a project basis, performs analytical studies on a variety of policies, research initiatives, programs and issues.
• Provides a variety of analytical duties in support of a function, research initiative, program and / or organizational unit.
• Participates in administrative / research policy and program project planning and development.
• Provides recommendations and guidelines involving programs / initiatives.
• Captures and coordinates program planning and collaboration with program / project staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related area and 1+ year of relevant experience; or equivalent experience / training.
• Working knowledge of common organization- or research-specific and other computer application programs.
• Proficient in communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Proficient in ability to use discretion and maintain all confidentiality.
• Demonstrates ability to use sound judgment in responding to issues and concerns.
• Demonstrates ability to analyze, research, and synthesize large amounts of information with strong attention to detail.
• Proficient in ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes.
• Working knowledge of applicable policy analysis techniques.
• Excellent word processing and spreadsheet skills.
• Experience and proficiency in policy research methods.
• Working knowledge and experience with policy research activities, such as outreach, recruitment, interviews, observations, and examination and summary of qualitative or quantitative evidence relevant to policy projects.
• Ability to interface with and work well in a culturally sensitive manner with diverse communities in the context of community-based research.