Policy Analyst, Behavioral and Policy Sciences
Job Type : Regular
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Position Description
Policy Analysts work closely with project leaders to provide project management and research support on a range of policy topics, including health and healthcare, behavioral health, substance use / abuse, public health preparedness, military manpower, personnel, and training, K-12 education, higher education, public safety, and national security.
Project management tasks may include developing and maintaining budgets, establishing timelines, tracking project deliverables, and working with other groups within the organization to ensure smooth project progress.
Research support may include conducting literature reviews, job analyses, interviews and focus groups, supporting quantitative and qualitative data analysis, and preparation of draft documents and presentations.
Analysts are expected to work independently commensurate with their experience and tenure, while under the direction of research leaders.
Analysts simultaneously work across a variety of projects and thus require strong time management skills; however, analysts are also provided opportunities to develop new areas of expertise by applying their technical skills to new topics and projects.
Qualifications
- Strong interest in conducting research that is policy relevant
- Experience with qualitative and quantitative research (data collection, data entry, analyses, etc.)
- Strong methodological research and analytical skills (e.g., experience using a data analysis platform like Dedoose, SAS, STATA, or R)
- Experience with project management, including developing timelines and meeting agendas, notetaking, budget management, and / or keeping team members on task and schedule
- Experience with data management, including recruitment and tracking
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, both orally and in writing, to technical and non-technical audiences
- Ability to work independently and effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
- Strong commitment to RAND's core values of quality and objectivity
Education Requirements
MA / MS / MPH / MPP / MPA or equivalent (BA or BS and 10+ years of related experience) in anthropology, psychology, public administration, public health, public / health policy, or related fields required.
Experience
Master's level candidates with 1 to 5 years of relevant experience; Bachelor's level candidates with at least 10 years of related experience.
Location
Santa Monica, CA; Pittsburgh, PA; Washington, DC; Boston, MA
A hybrid work arrangement, involving a combination of work from home and on-site from RAND offices, is available. Fully remote work may be considered.
Salary Range : $52,000 - $143,900
Analyst I : $52,000 - $71,500
Analyst II : $62,400 - $85,800
Analyst III : $88,000 - $121,000
Analyst IV : $99,200 - $143,900
RAND considers a variety of factors when formulating an offer, including the specific role and associated responsibilities;
a candidate's work experience, education / training, skills, expertise; and internal equity. Successful candidates will be offered employment in a specific title, as determined by the candidate's education and experience.
The salary range includes base pay plus RAND's sabbatic pay (which provides additional compensation above base pay when vacation is taken).
In addition, RAND provides strong benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, paid time-off, and more.
Application Materials
- CV / Resume, cover letter, and writing sample are required (PDF documents are preferred).
- Three (3) references will be required upon request.
Application Deadline
Is your CV ready If so, and you are confident this is the role for you, make sure to apply asap.
Review of applications will be ongoing through September 30, 2024.
Equal Opportunity Employer : race / color / religion / sex / sexual orientation / gender identity / national origin / disability / vet
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