Senior Research Analyst – Oil & Gas Policy & Evaluation

TestingXperts; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SmartRecruiters, Inc. is seeking a Senior Research Analyst to manage ongoing research and evaluation projects in the Policy & Research Group. The candidate will supervise evaluation work, contribute to proposals, and prepare evaluation reports and grant applications.

The role requires strong communication, organizational skills, and the ability to juggle multiple projects under deadlines, with travel as needed. Based in New Orleans, the position may involve time in Houston and other locations.

Qualifications

• Either a Ph.D. in relevant discipline with some work experience or a Master’s degree with at least seven years’ experience.
• Evidence of strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage several projects simultaneously and under pressure of deadlines.
• Demonstrated capability in managing project tasks.
• Technical expertise and supervisor/staff development skills strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage ongoing research and evaluation projects for social welfare, public health and education policy.
• Supervise evaluation projects, contribute to new proposals, and prepare evaluation reports.
• Write grant applications and summarize research findings for clients and publications.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of evaluation projects and communicate plans to clients.
• Coordinate data collection, analysis and reporting across multiple projects.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Project management

Education

Ph.D. in relevant discipline

Master's degree

Job description

SmartRecruiters, Inc. is seeking a Senior Research Analyst to manage ongoing research and evaluation projects in the Policy & Research Group. The candidate will supervise evaluation work, contribute to proposals, and prepare evaluation reports and grant applications.

The role requires strong communication, organizational skills, and the ability to juggle multiple projects under deadlines, with travel as needed. Based in New Orleans, the position may involve time in Houston and other locations.