Policy Processing Clerk jobs in Olympia, WA

Description

WSIPP Job Recruitment

Research Associate

Opened: April 1, 2024

Duties

Essential Functions

• Conduct evidence reviews, policy reviews, data analysis, and/or meta-analysis and assist with outcome evaluations and benefit-cost analysis.
• Consult with legislative staff, state agencies, local governments, national experts, and stakeholders.
• Write reports and present findings to the legislature and other technical and lay audiences.

• Complete other projects upon request. Work portfolios may vary depending on new legislative and Board- approved assignments.
• Assist in designing and conducting primary research on major public policy topics to inform state decision-makers

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of rigorous scientific outcome evaluation methods.
• Ability to perform advanced statistical analysis, including experience using a statistical package such as Stata or R.
• Ability to apply exceptional interpersonal expertise to seek out and build positive working relationships with leadership, project team members, and internal and external stakeholders .
• Ability to work diplomatically, professionally, and in a nonpartisan manner on controversial issues.
• Ability to critically review research literature and draw policy-relevant conclusions.
• Ability to work collaboratively in groups.
• Ability to flexibly manage own workload to meet assigned deadlines.
• Ability to present research findings, both orally and in writing, to both technical and lay audiences.
• Ability to work across multiple disciplines and with a variety of legislative and state agency partners.

• Master’s (or equivalent) in relevant discipline.
• At least two years of experience and/or coursework using quantitative methods.

• Recent work experience or graduate-level training in statistics, meta-analysis, econometrics, outcome evaluation, or benefit-cost analysis.
• Work experience or formal training in criminal justice, education, economics, public policy, public health, health care policy, and/or a related social or behavioral science.
• Work experience in a government setting.

Supplemental Information

Work Environment
The Research Associate works in an office environment with occasional meetings in a group setting. Occasional in-state travel to meet with stakeholders may be required. Flex scheduling is allowed, and a partial telecommuting schedule may be approved by the Director.

Conditions of Employment

• Must provide proof of identity and employment eligibility within three days of beginning work.
• Prior to a new hire, a background check, including criminal record history, will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.