Organization Overview:
The
Social and Economic Policy Division helps guide development of the nation's
prominent policies and programs. Our contributions—at all government
levels—have resulted in better programs on housing, community revitalization,
education, workforce development, income security, food assistance, and in
support of children, youth, and disadvantaged families. Our clients include the
Departments of Housing and Urban Development, Education, Health and Human
Services, Labor, Veterans Affairs, and the Food and Nutrition Service, among
others.
Minimum
Qualifications:
BA with 6 - 8 years of experience OR MA/MBA
with 3 years of experience OR PhD (Entry Level) OR the equivalent combination
of education and experience.
Job
Responsibilities:
Contribute to the design of research and
evaluation studies, including impact studies based on experimental and
quasi-experimental methods. Using independent judgment and discretion apply
standard and non-standard quantitative and/or qualitative methods and
techniques.
Conduct reviews of relevant literature to
inform the design of research and evaluation studies, and include in reports
that present study findings.
Contribute to the development of data
collection instruments, as well as of procedures for data collection,
manipulation and analysis during all project phases.
Conduct quantitative and/or qualitative
analysis for research and evaluation studies.
Contribute to the drafting of study reports
and other publications.
Contribute to the management of project
tasks by taking initiative to resolve complex non-routine matters. Implement
and manage project schedules, plans, goals and budgets under the indirect
supervision of more senior staff. Independently analyze issues to reconcile and
resolve problems. Apply knowledge and experience of general operations,
systems, and project procedures.
Assume a role in proposal efforts by
preparing drafts of sections.
Skills
Prerequisites:
Experience/expertise in the areas of
housing policy, housing finance, fair housing, local and federal housing market
data, GIS.
Strong empirical skills along with focused
attention to detail and schedule, interest in public policy research, excellent
written and oral communication skills, and a demonstrated ability to work
effectively on teams.
PhD in
Public Policy, Economics, Geography or a related field preferred.
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