Research Economist - Equity & Policy Analysis

IWPR; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 94,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

IWPR in Washington, DC is seeking a Research Economist to conduct original research and policy analysis within IWPR’s core pillars: Equitable Work and Wages, Caregiving and Families, Education and Career Advancement, and Reproductive Justice and Health Equity. The role leads technical quantitative studies and communicates findings at events and with partners.

The position requires a Ph.D. or equivalent, strong analytical, writing and presentation skills, and the ability to work across teams to

Qualifications

• Experience with multivariate statistical methods, survey research and/or qualitative research and design and analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills, including presentation skills.
• Superior problem-solving, managerial, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work strategically and collaboratively across the organization.
• Effective, versatile, and action oriented.

Responsibilities

• Provide thought leadership and conduct original research and policy analysis on issues related to IWPR’s core research and policy pillars.
• Design and lead the analysis of technical quantitative studies.
• Perform quantitative data analysis, including developing models; creating data visuals; developing, programming, and fielding online surveys.
• Write high quality fact sheets, briefing papers, reports, and presentations.
• Develop and maintain a working knowledge of policy proposals and research in multiple domains.
• Provide organization-wide support on research design and data sources available for studying dimensions and trends of core issue areas.
• Elicit feedback from Policy, Communications, and Advancement staff on scope of research publications to maximize impact.
• Consult with researchers on methodological questions arising from data analysis needs and assist with designing new studies and considering data availability and analysis plans for quantitative studies including identifying data sources, confirming study design feasibility, and contributing to proposal development;
• Apply racial equity and intersectional frameworks and analysis in research study designs, written reports, and briefs; and
• Represent IWPR’s research to outside groups, funders, media outlets, other stakeholders, and to the research community.

Job description

IWPR in Washington, DC is seeking a Research Economist to conduct original research and policy analysis within IWPR’s core pillars: Equitable Work and Wages, Caregiving and Families, Education and Career Advancement, and Reproductive Justice and Health Equity. The role leads technical quantitative studies and communicates findings at events and with partners.

The position requires a Ph.D. or equivalent, strong analytical, writing and presentation skills, and the ability to work across teams to