Senior Research Analyst, Policy & Poverty Data

Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management fall conference.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Center on Poverty and Social Policy is seeking a Senior Research Analyst (Staff Associate III) to conduct rigorous research across projects, leading analyses using the Poverty Tracker and guiding project deliverables. The role requires coordinating data-intensive work and supervising hourly student researchers.

Responsibilities include proposing and executing research in social policy, mentoring teams, communicating findings to media and policy partners, and presenting at conferences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a social science field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 4–6 years of social science research experience required.
• Proficiency with data management and analysis software (Stata/R) and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead research projects and analyses using Poverty Tracker data to meet project goals.
• Develop and execute research on social policy at NYC, national, and state levels.
• Supervise hourly student research assistants.
• Develop subject matter expertise through literature reviews and technology updates.
• Assist PI with manuscript preparation and related deliverables.
• Communicate findings to press and advocacy groups, and build external partnerships.
• Present findings at conferences or to public bodies.
• Other responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Stata

R

Microsoft Office

Data management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social science

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Stata

R

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Center on Poverty and Social Policy is seeking a Senior Research Analyst (Staff Associate III) to conduct rigorous research across projects, leading analyses using the Poverty Tracker and guiding project deliverables. The role requires coordinating data-intensive work and supervising hourly student researchers.

Responsibilities include proposing and executing research in social policy, mentoring teams, communicating findings to media and policy partners, and presenting at conferences.