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Location: Washington Navy Yard, DC

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Job title: Economic and Employment Policy Research Analyst -

Location: Washington Navy Yard, DC

The National Council of La Raza (NCLR)the largest national Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization in the United Statesworks to improve opportunities for Hispanic Americans. Through its network of nearly 300 affiliated community-based organizations (CBOs), NCLR reaches millions of Hispanics each year in 41 states, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia. To achieve its mission, NCLR conducts applied research, policy analysis, and advocacy, providing a Latino perspective in five key areasassets/investments, civil rights/immigration, education, employment and economic status, and health. In addition, it provides capacity-building assistance to its Affiliates who work at the state and local level to advance opportunities for individuals and families.
Founded in 1968, NCLR is a private, nonprofit, nonpartisan, tax-exempt organization headquartered in Washington, DC. NCLR serves all Hispanic subgroups in all regions of the country and has operations in Atlanta, Chicago, Long Beach, Los Angeles, New York, Phoenix, Sacramento, San Antonio, and San Juan, Puerto Rico. For more information, please visit www.nclr.org.

NCLR is seeking an Economic and Employment Policy Research Analyst in its Washington, DC office. The Economic and Employment Policy Project covers the following policy areas: low-wage and immigrant labor force issues, energy policy and green jobs, and public and private retirement programs (social security, employer-based pensions, IRAs, etc.). In addition, our unit covers anti-poverty and tax policies. We analyze how Latinos are affected by trends and legislative developments in these issue areas and use this knowledge to inform our policy proposals. For example, the research work may entail understanding how Latinos interact with the social security system and then forming policy recommendations that respond to the issues that we see. The Analyst will work to increase NCLRs research production in all of our areas, with an emphasis during the first year on public retirement programs, including social security and disability programs. This position, in consultation with project teammates, will develop research goals and objectives as well as a research approach. The Research Analyst will gather, evaluate, and review existing research and data as well as extract, analyze, and report on new data. The work will include developing survey and interview tools, producing data tables, and drafting and publishing papers. The emphasis of the research work will be using quantitative methods but it may also entail qualitative methods if relevant. The Research Analyst will also help to develop and convene roundtables and symposia that bring together a diverse group of experts, researchers, and key policymakers at the federal, state, and local levels to share information and advance thinking in the field. The ultimate goal of this position is to strengthen NCLRs substantive work in a manner that results in positive policy outcomes on behalf of the Latino community.

The Economic and Employment Policy Research Analyst is housed within the Economic and Employment Policy Project and reports to its Associate Director. The project resides within NCLRs Office of Research, Advocacy, and Legislation (ORAL). NCLR offers a collaborative, team-based environment that fosters a culture of ideas and debate. The Research Analyst will also work in consultation with ORALs Associate Director of Research and Workforce Development team, which is based in Chicago.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Work collaboratively to set the research agenda and develop/plan research projects.
Work independently and in teams to conduct research as well as highly skilled data and statistical analyses. The analyst will also support the Associate Director on research needs by producing tables, graphs, presentations, facts, and so forth.
The research work may also involve qualitative research methods
Author, edit, and prepare fact sheets, statistical briefs, reports, articles, and issue briefs
Post and maintain web-based materials on NCLRs Economic and Employment Policy webpage and create new webpages or newsletters as needed (NCLRs web tools are easy to learn).
Help build and maintain a network of academics, researchers, and policy analysts.
Communicate and work with relevant NCLR staff within the project, component, and institution.
Support teammates and colleagues as needed. In particular, the Research Analyst will participate on NCLRs internal research team and share insights, knowledge, and skills with other staff as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

Masters degree, advanced degree, or equivalent experience required
Experience conducting either primary or secondary research required
Knowledge of research methods required; for example, must know how to evaluate the validity of data sources and conclusions and make informed decisions on what data sources to use for what purposes
Experience using large government data sources and conducting statistical analyses required; for example, must be comfortable manipulating government data systems using tools such as Data Ferret and Census table creator. Ability to do custom cross tabulations required.
Ability to write and present analyses required
Commitment to excellence and substance a must
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint) required
Familiarity with SPSS/SAS and other statistical software preferred
Ability to use GIS mapping software tools preferred
Basic knowledge of Latino community demographics required; demonstrated commitment to Latino civil rights issues preferred
Good familiarity with academic or major research institutions preferred
Experience working in teams preferred
Spanish language proficiency a plus


People who are successful at NCLR have the following characteristics:
Commitment to the mission of NCLR
Pride in their work; exhibition of excellence
Dependability in terms of follow-through and execution
Demonstrated initiative and entrepreneurial approach
Problem-solving abilities
Analytical skills and strategic thinking
Hunger to learn
Adaptability and flexibility

In addition to interviews, our selection process will include the following:
A review of your answers to three analytical questions
A timed test in answering an analytical question (finding and analyzing data)




Compensation: Commensurate with experience
This is at a non-profit organization.

Position ID: 4053683

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