Research Analyst

Job Description

Serving as a technical analyst for domestic U.S. projects related to policies and regulations affecting public health, worker safety and health, and the environment
Working with large data sets (e.g., performing data cleaning, merging, matching, visualization, etc.) using R, Python, SAS, or other statistical analysis tools
Implementing RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation)
Using AI and machine learning across various types of projects
Supporting mid- and senior-level staff in analyzing benefits, costs, and impacts of regulations, policies, and programs
Supporting mid- and senior-level staff in conducting evaluations of public health and environmental programs using standard and innovative quantitative and/or qualitative methods and techniques
Supporting primary data collection efforts which include field and web surveys, interviews, and focus groups
Preparing sections of projects reports, memoranda, quantitative models, and presentations

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in an economic or other quantitative field, such as Mathematical Economics, Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Sociology or related degree
• Good proficiency in R, Python, C, C++, SAS, or STATA for coding, data analysis and predictive analytics
• Ability to conduct technical analyses both quantitative and qualitative in nature
• Ability to implement RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation)
• Ability to implement AI tools and machine learning effectively across project types
• Able to manage deadlines effectively across multiple projects
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to clearly communicate analyses and findings to various stakeholders in non-technical language
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Proficiency in MS Office Applications including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, and Teams

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Excellent benefits, including health and dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, educational benefits, FSAs, a generous 401k plan, profit sharing, an EAP, 11-20 paid vacation days per year, 10 paid holidays per year, 56 hours or more of sick leave (based on the state you work in) per year (pro-rated for part-time)

About the Role

ERG is a research and consulting firm that provides a wide range of support to federal, state, and commercial clients. ERG hires people with the best minds and provides them with a vibrant and flexible environment to develop their careers.