Hybrid Urban Analytics & Policy Researcher

Regional Plan Association, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible work options

Job summary

Regional Plan Association, based in New York City, is seeking a Research and Data Associate to contribute to data-driven analyses at local, state, and federal levels. The role supports projects aligned with RPA priorities and engages with stakeholders through meetings and events.

The candidate should have a master's degree in a relevant field and strong GIS, Python, and R skills, with excellent writing and presentation abilities.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with research experience in urban studies, urban planning, environmental sciences, geography, sociology, political science, public policy, economics, statistics, or related fields.
• Bachelor's degree with significant experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Conduct statistical, geographic, and policy analysis of plans, programs, data, and reports on demographic and economic trends, regional land use, transportation, housing, energy trends, and climate and environmental policies.
• Provide technical support on research projects and conduct research on climate, energy, housing, transportation, and land use policies at local, state, and federal levels.
• Provide supporting research and data points to help implement RPA priorities.
• Organize, maintain, and visualize a diverse array of datasets.
• Draft memos and reports

Skills

Data analysis

Statistical methods

Writing and presentation

Team collaboration

Research design

Education

Master's degree in a relevant field

Bachelor's degree with significant experience

Tools

GIS

Python

R

JavaScript

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Regional Plan Association, based in New York City, is seeking a Research and Data Associate to contribute to data-driven analyses at local, state, and federal levels. The role supports projects aligned with RPA priorities and engages with stakeholders through meetings and events.

The candidate should have a master's degree in a relevant field and strong GIS, Python, and R skills, with excellent writing and presentation abilities.