Policy Analyst

APPRISE; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

401-K with company contribution

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

APPRISE, located in Princeton, NJ, is seeking a full-time Policy Analyst to support research on energy efficiency and assistance programs. This position will involve conducting literature reviews, survey design, data analysis, and presenting findings.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in statistical software. Employee benefits include medical and vision insurance, a 401-K plan, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Excellent writing, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with analysis of large datasets using statistical software packages.
• Experience with policy research.
• An interest in social programs.
• Oral and written proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Support senior staff on policy analysis and research projects.
• Conduct literature reviews.
• Design and manage surveys.
• Perform in-depth interviews.
• Analyze data using statistical software.
• Prepare presentations and reports.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excellent writing

Interpersonal skills

Data analysis

Survey design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in economics or social science

Tools

Statistical software

Job description

Reports To

President and Managing Director

Position Summary

APPRISE (www.appriseinc.org) has a position available for a Policy Analyst to conduct research on energy efficiency and energy assistance programs and policies. The energy programs, run by the federal government, state government agencies, and utility companies, provide assistance to customers to improve the efficiency of their homes or businesses, or to improve the affordability of their energy bills. APPRISE research provides analysis of the efficiency and effectiveness of these programs, and recommendations for improving program metrics.

This position requires full time in-office work at our Princeton, NJ office.

Responsibilities

The primary responsibility of a Policy Analyst is to support senior staff on policy analysis and research projects. With supervision by senior staff, a Policy Analyst may assist with the following tasks.

• Literature Reviews
• Survey Design and Management
• In-Depth Interviews with Program Managers, Implementers, and Stakeholders
• Data Analysis using Statistical Software
• Presentations and Reports

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in economics or another social science
• Excellent writing, analytical, and interpersonal skills
• Experience with analysis of large datasets using statistical software packages
• Experience with policy research
• An interest in social programs
• Oral and written proficiency in English
• Job Type: Full-time; in-person, Princeton, NJ 08542

Employee Benefits

All full-time APPRISE Incorporated staff are eligible for the below benefits.

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401-K enrollment with 3% company contribution
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays

APPRISE Incorporated pays for 100% of the medical, dental, and vision premium for employees and 50% of medical, dental, and vision premium for employee’s spouse and/or dependents enrolled in our sponsored plans.

It is the policy of APPRISE to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants. No person will be discriminated against because of race, religion, color, gender, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability, or other factor prohibited by law.

This policy applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, training, placement and employee development, promotion, compensation, benefits, layoff and recall, employee facilities, termination, and retirement.