Research Associate
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for prose. Do NOT repeat job title as heading. Do NOT put Job ID/requisition numbers as headings. Preserve all substantive info. Remove boilerplate: cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning, duplicated lines, application instructions. Also remove "How to Apply", "Special Information", "About Oregon State Treasury", "Our Values and Principles", etc. Keep only substantive content: description, duties, work schedule, salary range, required minimum qualifications, desired attributes, core attributes, benefits. Also maybe "Job Classification" and "limited duration" info? The instruction: "Do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it." So we can include limited duration info in a paragraph maybe under About the role or as a note. Also "Job Classification" maybe minor metadata; could be folded into a paragraph.
We need sections only when posting has real specific content. So we will have sections: About the role (intro paragraph), Responsibilities (list of duties), Requirements (maybe required minimum qualifications), Qualifications (maybe desired attributes?), Skills (maybe core attributes?), Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Could combine some.
We must not create sections with filler like "commensurate with experience". We have actual content for each.
Let's extract:
Intro: "Are you excited by the opportunity to improve children’s futures through research? Join us as a Research Associate and help drive meaningful change for Oregon’s children. Your research and data skills will inform leadership decisions, shape program planning, and demonstrate the power of Child Savings Accounts. If you’re passionate about translating data into action and collaborating with diverse teams, this role is for you. This position is limited duration through June 30, 2027."
That's About the role.
Responsibilities: list from "Job Duties Summary" bullet points.
Let's list them:
- Provide comprehensive research and data support for the Child Savings Accounts (CSA) program, including conducting research, disseminating findings, presenting scenarios, and collecting data to inform leadership decisions.
- Gather and interpret data to aid in program planning, document research outcomes, and maintain project records.
- Collaborate with the Upward Oregon team on data-related tasks, such as modeling funding scenarios to demonstrate the impact of CSAs, matching funds, and companion 529 plans using interactive calculators.
- Create new calculations and analyses, including drawdown scenarios and fund analyses for CSAs based on multiple attributes.
- Draft fact sheets on Child Savings Accounts (CSAs).
- Research potential philanthropic institutions to support the Oregon CSA program, providing justification for recommendations.
- Identify and document nonprofits, local leaders, tribal leaders, diverse community members, and businesses in Oregon with potential to support the CSA program.
- Track organizations that may be opposed or neutral toward the program.
- Prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations for leadership.
- Support Upward Oregon programs related to rule making, contracting, and program design considerations.
That's responsibilities.
Work Schedule: "This position will have the opportunity for a hybrid (remote and in-office) work location schedule; in-office work will be predominately from Treasury’s office in Salem. This position will work a minimum of one day in the office per week. During the initial training period, employees are expected to be in the office more frequently to support onboarding, learning, and collaboration."
Salary Range: "$58,416-$86,148 annually."
Job Classification: maybe minor metadata; could be included in a paragraph under About the role or Requirements? Probably we can include a short p: "Job Classification: Operations and Policy Analyst 1 (management service position). Limited duration through June 30, 2027."
Required Minimum Qualifications: list:
- A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science or any degree demonstrating the capacity for the knowledge and skills; OR
- Any combination of experience or education equivalent to three years technical-level experience that typically supports the knowledge and skill requirements listed for the classification.
Desired Attributes (Job Specific Attributes): list:
- Advanced data gathering, interpretation, and documentation skills.
- Experience with quantitative modeling (e.g., funding scenarios, drawdown analyses, impact calculations).
- Proficiency using interactive calculators and creating new calculations for program analysis.
- Ability to prepare executive-level reports, dashboards, and presentations.
- Skilled in drafting fact sheets and synthesizing research findings for diverse audiences.
- Competence in identifying and documenting potential philanthropic partners and community partners.
- Experience supporting rule making, contracting, and program design processes.
- Strong engagement skills: regular contact with nonprofits, research institutions, professors, tribal nations, and community leaders via email, phone, and in-person.
- Familiarity with Oregon laws, government standards, and relevant federal regulations.
- Professional handling of confidential and complex topics.
Core Attributes list:
- Respect – Treats all individuals fairly and respectfully; works effectively with others; fosters an environment where opportunities to thrive are available to all; respects different values and viewpoints.
- Teamwork – Acts in a professional, respectful, and courteous manner, recognizes the worth of others, and places the good of the team ahead of personal objectives.
- Flexibility – Demonstrates willingness to change to meet organizational needs, professionally handles discomfort with a changing work environment, and remains calm in stressful situations.
- Communication – Effectively articulates and exchanges information with internal and external stakeholders. Is prompt in responding to questions and inquiries.
- Initiative – Takes appropriate action without waiting for explicit instructions, generates creative approaches to addressing problems and opportunities.
- Critical Thinking – Identifies and weighs options, makes sound decisions after reviewing all relevant information, plans for potential problems, takes calculated risks, and recognizes impact of solutions.
- Time Management – Prioritizes and manages time effectively across various competing tasks, demonstrating focus and adaptability, arriving on time for meetings, and meeting deadlines.
- Attention to Detail – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness when accomplishing tasks.
Benefits: list:
- Low employee premium share for medical, dental, vision, and basic employee life (1% or 5% employee share);
- Robust paid leave package, such as vacation, personal business, holidays, sick leave, and floating day of leave;
- PERS retirement benefits;
- Support with training and development;
- Student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF);
- Optional benefits include optional life, short & long term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, Oregon Savings Growth Plan (deferred compensation plan), flexible spending accounts, long term care insurance, employee assistance program, and more!
We should keep as list items.
Now produce HTML with sections.
We need headings
for each section. Use - for lists. Use
for prose.
We must not include markdown fences.
Let's craft:
About the role
Are you excited by the opportunity to improve children’s futures through research? Join us as a Research Associate and help drive meaningful change for Oregon’s children. Your research and data skills will inform leadership decisions, shape program planning, and demonstrate the power of Child Savings Accounts. If you’re passionate about translating data into action and collaborating with diverse teams, this role is for you. This position is limited duration through June 30, 2027. Job Classification: Operations and Policy Analyst 1 (management service position).
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive research and data support for the Child Savings Accounts (CSA) program, including conducting research, disseminating findings, presenting scenarios, and collecting data to inform leadership decisions.
- Gather and interpret data to aid in program planning, document research outcomes, and maintain project records.
- Collaborate with the Upward Oregon team on data-related tasks, such as modeling funding scenarios to demonstrate the impact of CSAs, matching funds, and companion 529 plans using interactive calculators.
- Create new calculations and analyses, including drawdown scenarios and fund analyses for CSAs based on multiple attributes.
- Draft fact sheets on Child Savings Accounts (CSAs).
- Research potential philanthropic institutions to support the Oregon CSA program, providing justification for recommendations.
- Identify and document nonprofits, local leaders, tribal leaders, diverse community members, and businesses in Oregon with potential to support the CSA program.
- Track organizations that may be opposed or neutral toward the program.
- Prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations for leadership.
- Support Upward Oregon programs related to rule making, contracting, and program design considerations.
Work Schedule
This position will have the opportunity for a hybrid (remote and in-office) work location schedule; in-office work will be predominately from Treasury’s office in Salem. This position will work a minimum of one day in the office per week. During the initial training period, employees are expected to be in the office more frequently to support onboarding, learning, and collaboration.
Pay
Salary Range: $58,416–$86,148 annually.
Required Minimum Qualifications
- A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science or any degree demonstrating the capacity for the knowledge and skills; OR
- Any combination of experience or education equivalent to three years technical-level experience that typically supports the knowledge and skill requirements listed for the classification.
Desired Attributes
- Advanced data gathering, interpretation, and documentation skills.
- Experience with quantitative modeling (e.g., funding scenarios, drawdown analyses, impact calculations).
- Proficiency using interactive calculators and creating new calculations for program analysis.
- Ability to prepare executive-level reports, dashboards, and presentations.
- Skilled in drafting fact sheets and synthesizing research findings for diverse audiences.
- Competence in identifying and documenting potential philanthropic partners and community partners.
- Experience supporting rule making, contracting, and program design processes.
- Strong engagement skills: regular contact with nonprofits, research institutions, professors, tribal nations, and community leaders via email, phone, and in-person.
- Familiarity with Oregon laws, government standards, and relevant federal regulations.
- Professional handling of confidential and complex topics.
Core Attributes
- Respect – Treats all individuals fairly and respectfully; works effectively with others; fosters an environment where opportunities to thrive are available to all; respects different values and viewpoints.
- Teamwork – Acts in a professional, respectful, and courteous manner, recognizes the worth of others, and places the good of the team ahead of personal objectives.
- Flexibility – Demonstrates willingness to change to meet organizational needs, professionally handles discomfort with a changing work environment, and remains calm in stressful situations.
- Communication – Effectively articulates and exchanges information with internal and external stakeholders. Is prompt in responding to questions and inquiries.
- Initiative – Takes appropriate action without waiting for explicit instructions, generates creative approaches to addressing problems and opportunities.
- Critical Thinking – Identifies and weighs options, makes sound decisions after reviewing all relevant information, plans for potential problems, takes calculated risks, and recognizes impact of solutions.
- Time Management – Prioritizes and manages time effectively across various competing tasks, demonstrating focus and adaptability, arriving on time for meetings, and meeting deadlines.
- Attention to Detail – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness when accomplishing tasks.
Benefits
for prose. Do NOT repeat job title as heading. Do NOT put Job ID/requisition numbers as headings. Preserve all substantive info. Remove boilerplate: cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning, duplicated lines, application instructions. Also remove "How to Apply", "Special Information", "About Oregon State Treasury", "Our Values and Principles", etc. Keep only substantive content: description, duties, work schedule, salary range, required minimum qualifications, desired attributes, core attributes, benefits. Also maybe "Job Classification" and "limited duration" info? The instruction: "Do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it." So we can include limited duration info in a paragraph maybe under About the role or as a note. Also "Job Classification" maybe minor metadata; could be folded into a paragraph. We need sections only when posting has real specific content. So we will have sections: About the role (intro paragraph), Responsibilities (list of duties), Requirements (maybe required minimum qualifications), Qualifications (maybe desired attributes?), Skills (maybe core attributes?), Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Could combine some. We must not create sections with filler like "commensurate with experience". We have actual content for each. Let's extract: Intro: "Are you excited by the opportunity to improve children’s futures through research? Join us as a Research Associate and help drive meaningful change for Oregon’s children. Your research and data skills will inform leadership decisions, shape program planning, and demonstrate the power of Child Savings Accounts. If you’re passionate about translating data into action and collaborating with diverse teams, this role is for you. This position is limited duration through June 30, 2027." That's About the role. Responsibilities: list from "Job Duties Summary" bullet points. Let's list them: - Provide comprehensive research and data support for the Child Savings Accounts (CSA) program, including conducting research, disseminating findings, presenting scenarios, and collecting data to inform leadership decisions. - Gather and interpret data to aid in program planning, document research outcomes, and maintain project records. - Collaborate with the Upward Oregon team on data-related tasks, such as modeling funding scenarios to demonstrate the impact of CSAs, matching funds, and companion 529 plans using interactive calculators. - Create new calculations and analyses, including drawdown scenarios and fund analyses for CSAs based on multiple attributes. - Draft fact sheets on Child Savings Accounts (CSAs). - Research potential philanthropic institutions to support the Oregon CSA program, providing justification for recommendations. - Identify and document nonprofits, local leaders, tribal leaders, diverse community members, and businesses in Oregon with potential to support the CSA program. - Track organizations that may be opposed or neutral toward the program. - Prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations for leadership. - Support Upward Oregon programs related to rule making, contracting, and program design considerations. That's responsibilities. Work Schedule: "This position will have the opportunity for a hybrid (remote and in-office) work location schedule; in-office work will be predominately from Treasury’s office in Salem. This position will work a minimum of one day in the office per week. During the initial training period, employees are expected to be in the office more frequently to support onboarding, learning, and collaboration." Salary Range: "$58,416-$86,148 annually." Job Classification: maybe minor metadata; could be included in a paragraph under About the role or Requirements? Probably we can include a short p: "Job Classification: Operations and Policy Analyst 1 (management service position). Limited duration through June 30, 2027." Required Minimum Qualifications: list: - A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science or any degree demonstrating the capacity for the knowledge and skills; OR - Any combination of experience or education equivalent to three years technical-level experience that typically supports the knowledge and skill requirements listed for the classification. Desired Attributes (Job Specific Attributes): list: - Advanced data gathering, interpretation, and documentation skills. - Experience with quantitative modeling (e.g., funding scenarios, drawdown analyses, impact calculations). - Proficiency using interactive calculators and creating new calculations for program analysis. - Ability to prepare executive-level reports, dashboards, and presentations. - Skilled in drafting fact sheets and synthesizing research findings for diverse audiences. - Competence in identifying and documenting potential philanthropic partners and community partners. - Experience supporting rule making, contracting, and program design processes. - Strong engagement skills: regular contact with nonprofits, research institutions, professors, tribal nations, and community leaders via email, phone, and in-person. - Familiarity with Oregon laws, government standards, and relevant federal regulations. - Professional handling of confidential and complex topics. Core Attributes list: - Respect – Treats all individuals fairly and respectfully; works effectively with others; fosters an environment where opportunities to thrive are available to all; respects different values and viewpoints. - Teamwork – Acts in a professional, respectful, and courteous manner, recognizes the worth of others, and places the good of the team ahead of personal objectives. - Flexibility – Demonstrates willingness to change to meet organizational needs, professionally handles discomfort with a changing work environment, and remains calm in stressful situations. - Communication – Effectively articulates and exchanges information with internal and external stakeholders. Is prompt in responding to questions and inquiries. - Initiative – Takes appropriate action without waiting for explicit instructions, generates creative approaches to addressing problems and opportunities. - Critical Thinking – Identifies and weighs options, makes sound decisions after reviewing all relevant information, plans for potential problems, takes calculated risks, and recognizes impact of solutions. - Time Management – Prioritizes and manages time effectively across various competing tasks, demonstrating focus and adaptability, arriving on time for meetings, and meeting deadlines. - Attention to Detail – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness when accomplishing tasks. Benefits: list: - Low employee premium share for medical, dental, vision, and basic employee life (1% or 5% employee share); - Robust paid leave package, such as vacation, personal business, holidays, sick leave, and floating day of leave; - PERS retirement benefits; - Support with training and development; - Student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF); - Optional benefits include optional life, short & long term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, Oregon Savings Growth Plan (deferred compensation plan), flexible spending accounts, long term care insurance, employee assistance program, and more! We should keep as list items. Now produce HTML with sections. We need headings
for each section. Use - for lists. Use
for prose.
We must not include markdown fences.
Let's craft:
About the role
Are you excited by the opportunity to improve children’s futures through research? Join us as a Research Associate and help drive meaningful change for Oregon’s children. Your research and data skills will inform leadership decisions, shape program planning, and demonstrate the power of Child Savings Accounts. If you’re passionate about translating data into action and collaborating with diverse teams, this role is for you. This position is limited duration through June 30, 2027. Job Classification: Operations and Policy Analyst 1 (management service position).
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive research and data support for the Child Savings Accounts (CSA) program, including conducting research, disseminating findings, presenting scenarios, and collecting data to inform leadership decisions.
- Gather and interpret data to aid in program planning, document research outcomes, and maintain project records.
- Collaborate with the Upward Oregon team on data-related tasks, such as modeling funding scenarios to demonstrate the impact of CSAs, matching funds, and companion 529 plans using interactive calculators.
- Create new calculations and analyses, including drawdown scenarios and fund analyses for CSAs based on multiple attributes.
- Draft fact sheets on Child Savings Accounts (CSAs).
- Research potential philanthropic institutions to support the Oregon CSA program, providing justification for recommendations.
- Identify and document nonprofits, local leaders, tribal leaders, diverse community members, and businesses in Oregon with potential to support the CSA program.
- Track organizations that may be opposed or neutral toward the program.
- Prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations for leadership.
- Support Upward Oregon programs related to rule making, contracting, and program design considerations.
Work Schedule
This position will have the opportunity for a hybrid (remote and in-office) work location schedule; in-office work will be predominately from Treasury’s office in Salem. This position will work a minimum of one day in the office per week. During the initial training period, employees are expected to be in the office more frequently to support onboarding, learning, and collaboration.
Pay
Salary Range: $58,416–$86,148 annually.
Required Minimum Qualifications
- A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science or any degree demonstrating the capacity for the knowledge and skills; OR
- Any combination of experience or education equivalent to three years technical-level experience that typically supports the knowledge and skill requirements listed for the classification.
Desired Attributes
- Advanced data gathering, interpretation, and documentation skills.
- Experience with quantitative modeling (e.g., funding scenarios, drawdown analyses, impact calculations).
- Proficiency using interactive calculators and creating new calculations for program analysis.
- Ability to prepare executive-level reports, dashboards, and presentations.
- Skilled in drafting fact sheets and synthesizing research findings for diverse audiences.
- Competence in identifying and documenting potential philanthropic partners and community partners.
- Experience supporting rule making, contracting, and program design processes.
- Strong engagement skills: regular contact with nonprofits, research institutions, professors, tribal nations, and community leaders via email, phone, and in-person.
- Familiarity with Oregon laws, government standards, and relevant federal regulations.
- Professional handling of confidential and complex topics.
Core Attributes
- Respect – Treats all individuals fairly and respectfully; works effectively with others; fosters an environment where opportunities to thrive are available to all; respects different values and viewpoints.
- Teamwork – Acts in a professional, respectful, and courteous manner, recognizes the worth of others, and places the good of the team ahead of personal objectives.
- Flexibility – Demonstrates willingness to change to meet organizational needs, professionally handles discomfort with a changing work environment, and remains calm in stressful situations.
- Communication – Effectively articulates and exchanges information with internal and external stakeholders. Is prompt in responding to questions and inquiries.
- Initiative – Takes appropriate action without waiting for explicit instructions, generates creative approaches to addressing problems and opportunities.
- Critical Thinking – Identifies and weighs options, makes sound decisions after reviewing all relevant information, plans for potential problems, takes calculated risks, and recognizes impact of solutions.
- Time Management – Prioritizes and manages time effectively across various competing tasks, demonstrating focus and adaptability, arriving on time for meetings, and meeting deadlines.
- Attention to Detail – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness when accomplishing tasks.
Benefits
for prose. We must not include markdown fences. Let's craft:
About the role
Are you excited by the opportunity to improve children’s futures through research? Join us as a Research Associate and help drive meaningful change for Oregon’s children. Your research and data skills will inform leadership decisions, shape program planning, and demonstrate the power of Child Savings Accounts. If you’re passionate about translating data into action and collaborating with diverse teams, this role is for you. This position is limited duration through June 30, 2027. Job Classification: Operations and Policy Analyst 1 (management service position).
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive research and data support for the Child Savings Accounts (CSA) program, including conducting research, disseminating findings, presenting scenarios, and collecting data to inform leadership decisions.
- Gather and interpret data to aid in program planning, document research outcomes, and maintain project records.
- Collaborate with the Upward Oregon team on data-related tasks, such as modeling funding scenarios to demonstrate the impact of CSAs, matching funds, and companion 529 plans using interactive calculators.
- Create new calculations and analyses, including drawdown scenarios and fund analyses for CSAs based on multiple attributes.
- Draft fact sheets on Child Savings Accounts (CSAs).
- Research potential philanthropic institutions to support the Oregon CSA program, providing justification for recommendations.
- Identify and document nonprofits, local leaders, tribal leaders, diverse community members, and businesses in Oregon with potential to support the CSA program.
- Track organizations that may be opposed or neutral toward the program.
- Prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations for leadership.
- Support Upward Oregon programs related to rule making, contracting, and program design considerations.
Work Schedule
This position will have the opportunity for a hybrid (remote and in-office) work location schedule; in-office work will be predominately from Treasury’s office in Salem. This position will work a minimum of one day in the office per week. During the initial training period, employees are expected to be in the office more frequently to support onboarding, learning, and collaboration.
Pay
Salary Range: $58,416–$86,148 annually.
Required Minimum Qualifications
- A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science or any degree demonstrating the capacity for the knowledge and skills; OR
- Any combination of experience or education equivalent to three years technical-level experience that typically supports the knowledge and skill requirements listed for the classification.
Desired Attributes
- Advanced data gathering, interpretation, and documentation skills.
- Experience with quantitative modeling (e.g., funding scenarios, drawdown analyses, impact calculations).
- Proficiency using interactive calculators and creating new calculations for program analysis.
- Ability to prepare executive-level reports, dashboards, and presentations.
- Skilled in drafting fact sheets and synthesizing research findings for diverse audiences.
- Competence in identifying and documenting potential philanthropic partners and community partners.
- Experience supporting rule making, contracting, and program design processes.
- Strong engagement skills: regular contact with nonprofits, research institutions, professors, tribal nations, and community leaders via email, phone, and in-person.
- Familiarity with Oregon laws, government standards, and relevant federal regulations.
- Professional handling of confidential and complex topics.
Core Attributes
- Respect – Treats all individuals fairly and respectfully; works effectively with others; fosters an environment where opportunities to thrive are available to all; respects different values and viewpoints.
- Teamwork – Acts in a professional, respectful, and courteous manner, recognizes the worth of others, and places the good of the team ahead of personal objectives.
- Flexibility – Demonstrates willingness to change to meet organizational needs, professionally handles discomfort with a changing work environment, and remains calm in stressful situations.
- Communication – Effectively articulates and exchanges information with internal and external stakeholders. Is prompt in responding to questions and inquiries.
- Initiative – Takes appropriate action without waiting for explicit instructions, generates creative approaches to addressing problems and opportunities.
- Critical Thinking – Identifies and weighs options, makes sound decisions after reviewing all relevant information, plans for potential problems, takes calculated risks, and recognizes impact of solutions.
- Time Management – Prioritizes and manages time effectively across various competing tasks, demonstrating focus and adaptability, arriving on time for meetings, and meeting deadlines.
- Attention to Detail – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness when accomplishing tasks.