Junior Research Analyst

The Policy & Research Group; New Orleans (LA); Remote; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Health, dental and vision plans

Flexible Spending Account

SIMPLE and Roth IRA eligibility

Job summary

The Policy & Research Group (PRG) seeks a Junior Research Analyst to support education, workforce, or public health projects. The role emphasizes rigorous social science methods, collaboration, and delivering timely insights to improve social and economic policy outcomes.

Primary duties include managing projects, data collection, IRB submissions, and communicating with partners under supervision. Starting salary is $50,000 with full-time hours and potential remote work; location in New Orleans

Qualifications

• 0–3 years research experience.
• Master's degree in social science or related discipline.
• Strong interest in conducting high‑quality research.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and computer skills.
• Commitment to PRG's mission: to produce rigorous research to improve policy and practice.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule; some evening and weekend hours may be required.

Responsibilities

• Manage ongoing research and evaluation projects.
• Communicate with project partners and data collectors.
• Conduct data collection (in person and virtual).
• Assist with developing data collection instruments and study systems.
• Prepare IRB submissions and summarize findings under senior staff guidance.

Skills

Research experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Education

Master's degree in social science

Job description

The Policy & Research Group (PRG) invites applications for a Junior Research Analyst who is passionate about improving opportunity and equity through social science research. The analyst will contribute to a variety of research projects in one of three topic areas: Education, Workforce, or Public Health. Analysts work as part of a team to design and execute studies to help answer applied research questions about how to improve education, health, and employment outcomes. We seek candidates that will thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, team-based environment that prioritizes analytical rigor, critical thinking, and commitment to our mission. PRG aims to improve the economic and social prospects for people through equitable public policy and improved practice. As a small but expanding research and evaluation firm, PRG allows employees at all levels to play an integral role in projects and provides opportunities for growth. PRG is an employee-owned small business. www.policyandresearch.com for more information.

PRG is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented candidate to manage ongoing research and evaluation projects. This is a full-time, exempt position. Primary duties will include day-to-day management of evaluation projects, communication with project partners, conducting data collection (in person and virtual), assisting with the development of data collection instruments, setting up study systems, preparing IRB submissions, and summarizing study findings under the guidance of senior staff.

Qualifications:

• 0-3 years research experience
• A master's degree in social science or related discipline
• Strong interest and/or experience in conducting high-quality research
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and computer skills
• Commitment to PRG's mission: to produce rigorous research and evaluation that benefits people by improving programs and innovations that aim to improve social, behavioral, health, economic, and employment potential
• Ability to work a flexible schedule; some evening and weekend hours may be required

Benefits:

• Two weeks (10 days) paid vacation per year, with increase to three weeks after one year of employment
• Approximately 17 paid holidays per year (this includes an end of the year break where the office is closed between Christmas and New Year's Day)
• Medical, dental, and vision group plans offered; employer pays portion of premiums
• Supplemental insurance plans and a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) offered
• After two years of employment, PRG employees are eligible to contribute to SIMPLE and Roth IRA retirement plans with employer percentage

Starting Salary: $50,000

Hours: This is a full-time position of approximately 40 hours per week. Some evening and weekend hours may be required.

Location: Applicants based out of New Orleans are preferred; however, a permanent remote working arrangement from any location will be considered for the right candidate. State your preferred location in your cover letter.

Travel: This position may require some local and out-of-state travel. Travel and local mileage will be reimbursed.

Position start date: The anticipated start date for this position is January 2027.

Equal Opportunity: PRG is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability. We welcome all candidates to consider joining our team.