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Analyst Institute is searching for its next Director of Research. We will be accepting applications through December 1, with priority given to candidates who apply before November 17. We’re looking to fill the position by January 2024.
The Role
As the Director of Research, you will be in a senior leadership position, leading a team of researchers, analysts, data scientists, and engineers to drive research on civic engagement and progressive community learning needs. You’ll shape Analyst Institute’s research agenda and forge partnerships to advance that agenda. You’ll also be instrumental in ensuring we remain at the forefront of research and innovation while fostering a culture of knowledge exchange and learning within the movement.
Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership:
Provide visionary leadership for the research team that is aligned with the organization's mission and objectives.
Set short- and long-term team goals, including project revenue targets, and execute strategies to achieve them.
Offer thought leadership on priority research topics, synthesizing research findings, identifying key takeaways, and highlighting relevant knowledge gaps.
Identify and advance research priorities and methodological approaches to inquiry, engaging internal teams and external stakeholders as needed.
Stay updated on civic engagement and progressive research trends and integrate relevant insights into the organization’s work.
Team Management:
Direct the Research Team, ensuring high-quality, rigorous research addressing priority questions.
Manage two deputy directors who oversee all research and analytics staff and provide day-to-day project oversight.
Make staffing decisions, offer feedback, and cultivate an inclusive team culture to ensure a highly skilled, motivated, and diverse team.
Partnerships and Community Engagement:
Foster partnerships with practitioners, donors, researchers and others to encourage collaboration on research initiatives, fee-for-service projects, and knowledge exchange.
Contribute to evidence-informed recommendations and Analyst Institute reports, ensuring research is effectively communicated to external audiences.
Represent the organization at external events, sharing research findings and strengthening community connections.
Qualifications
The following encompasses many of the skills and experiences we consider core qualifications for the Director of Research role, but we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all of them. You should be someone who has:
A passion for social science research and promoting evidence-informed decision-making in the progressive movement.
Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire a diverse team and foster a collaborative culture.
Relevant work or post-graduate education experience leading social science research projects, including question development, study design, data collection, analysis, and reporting.
An ability to interpret, synthesize, and translate research findings for diverse audiences.
A familiarity with academic and practitioner research on relevant topics, such as voter behavior, political persuasion, and organizing.
Advanced knowledge of quantitative research methods (both experimental and observational), with a solid command of causal inference, randomized controlled experiments (especially field experiments), meta-analytic research, and other social scientific measurement approaches.
Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to build relationships with campaigners, organizers, researchers, donors, and more.
Project management expertise in a complex, fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Capacity to work independently and with self-direction as well as collaboratively with individuals of varying backgrounds and skill sets.
A commitment to working with those representing historically marginalized communities in an equitable and inclusive manner.
Though less necessary for the role, we are also interested in people with the following experiences (please be sure to note these in your resume and/or cover letter):
Experience in mixed-methods research.
Experience conducting research in partnership with non-profit organizations.
Experience working or volunteering with political campaigns, community based-organizations or other similar organizations.
Relationships in the progressive space (with practitioners, funders, researchers, consultants, etc.) and an excitement to establish more.
Familiarity with political data (e.g., voter files, volunteer and member data, political contribution data).
Proficiency in statistics software, like R or Python.
Knowledge of Analyst Institute’s research and recommendations.
Skill in digital project management and collaboration tools, such as Slack and Asana.
Logistics
Location : Our entire staff works remotely in various states across the U.S., and our internal culture fully supports and integrates remote staff. This position may be asked to travel periodically for in-person trainings, important convenings, and team-building.
Start date : We are looking for this position to start in January 2024. This is a full-time, exempt position.
Compensation range : Starting salary commensurate with experience and skill set from $110,000 - $130,000.
Benefits: These include 100% premium-covered health, dental, and vision care, generous paid time off, 401(k) matching, twelve weeks paid parental leave (including the birth, adoption, or fostering of a child), disability leave, life insurance, and professional development stipends for self-directed growth.
For more information: See some of the reasons you may want to work here and visit our website for more information about the work we do.
To apply: Submit an application on our website .
People of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, disabled people, and members of other commonly underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply, even if you don’t meet all of the criteria.
To ensure equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Analyst Institute will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Analyst Institute does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship, size, weight, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including hiring, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training. Unfortunately, at this time we cannot provide sponsorship for those requiring visas or work permits.
AI is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations as determined through an interactive process. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact accessibility@analystinstitute.org .
Nov 06, 2023
Full time
Analyst Institute is searching for its next Director of Research. We will be accepting applications through December 1, with priority given to candidates who apply before November 17. We’re looking to fill the position by January 2024.
The Role
As the Director of Research, you will be in a senior leadership position, leading a team of researchers, analysts, data scientists, and engineers to drive research on civic engagement and progressive community learning needs. You’ll shape Analyst Institute’s research agenda and forge partnerships to advance that agenda. You’ll also be instrumental in ensuring we remain at the forefront of research and innovation while fostering a culture of knowledge exchange and learning within the movement.
Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership:
Provide visionary leadership for the research team that is aligned with the organization's mission and objectives.
Set short- and long-term team goals, including project revenue targets, and execute strategies to achieve them.
Offer thought leadership on priority research topics, synthesizing research findings, identifying key takeaways, and highlighting relevant knowledge gaps.
Identify and advance research priorities and methodological approaches to inquiry, engaging internal teams and external stakeholders as needed.
Stay updated on civic engagement and progressive research trends and integrate relevant insights into the organization’s work.
Team Management:
Direct the Research Team, ensuring high-quality, rigorous research addressing priority questions.
Manage two deputy directors who oversee all research and analytics staff and provide day-to-day project oversight.
Make staffing decisions, offer feedback, and cultivate an inclusive team culture to ensure a highly skilled, motivated, and diverse team.
Partnerships and Community Engagement:
Foster partnerships with practitioners, donors, researchers and others to encourage collaboration on research initiatives, fee-for-service projects, and knowledge exchange.
Contribute to evidence-informed recommendations and Analyst Institute reports, ensuring research is effectively communicated to external audiences.
Represent the organization at external events, sharing research findings and strengthening community connections.
Qualifications
The following encompasses many of the skills and experiences we consider core qualifications for the Director of Research role, but we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all of them. You should be someone who has:
A passion for social science research and promoting evidence-informed decision-making in the progressive movement.
Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire a diverse team and foster a collaborative culture.
Relevant work or post-graduate education experience leading social science research projects, including question development, study design, data collection, analysis, and reporting.
An ability to interpret, synthesize, and translate research findings for diverse audiences.
A familiarity with academic and practitioner research on relevant topics, such as voter behavior, political persuasion, and organizing.
Advanced knowledge of quantitative research methods (both experimental and observational), with a solid command of causal inference, randomized controlled experiments (especially field experiments), meta-analytic research, and other social scientific measurement approaches.
Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to build relationships with campaigners, organizers, researchers, donors, and more.
Project management expertise in a complex, fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Capacity to work independently and with self-direction as well as collaboratively with individuals of varying backgrounds and skill sets.
A commitment to working with those representing historically marginalized communities in an equitable and inclusive manner.
Though less necessary for the role, we are also interested in people with the following experiences (please be sure to note these in your resume and/or cover letter):
Experience in mixed-methods research.
Experience conducting research in partnership with non-profit organizations.
Experience working or volunteering with political campaigns, community based-organizations or other similar organizations.
Relationships in the progressive space (with practitioners, funders, researchers, consultants, etc.) and an excitement to establish more.
Familiarity with political data (e.g., voter files, volunteer and member data, political contribution data).
Proficiency in statistics software, like R or Python.
Knowledge of Analyst Institute’s research and recommendations.
Skill in digital project management and collaboration tools, such as Slack and Asana.
Logistics
Location : Our entire staff works remotely in various states across the U.S., and our internal culture fully supports and integrates remote staff. This position may be asked to travel periodically for in-person trainings, important convenings, and team-building.
Start date : We are looking for this position to start in January 2024. This is a full-time, exempt position.
Compensation range : Starting salary commensurate with experience and skill set from $110,000 - $130,000.
Benefits: These include 100% premium-covered health, dental, and vision care, generous paid time off, 401(k) matching, twelve weeks paid parental leave (including the birth, adoption, or fostering of a child), disability leave, life insurance, and professional development stipends for self-directed growth.
For more information: See some of the reasons you may want to work here and visit our website for more information about the work we do.
To apply: Submit an application on our website .
People of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, disabled people, and members of other commonly underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply, even if you don’t meet all of the criteria.
To ensure equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Analyst Institute will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Analyst Institute does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship, size, weight, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including hiring, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training. Unfortunately, at this time we cannot provide sponsorship for those requiring visas or work permits.
AI is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations as determined through an interactive process. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact accessibility@analystinstitute.org .
Analyst Institute is looking to hire a Lead Donor Strategist on the Partnerships and Community Engagement Team, as a key part of our growing portfolio of work to help donors and institutional funders allocate resources for civic engagement, power-building, advocacy, and electoral change. For exceptional candidates, we are open to hiring at the Deputy Director level. We will be accepting applications through November 8, 2023, with priority given to candidates who apply before October 27, 2023.
The Role
For over a decade, AI has provided community members and practitioners with key learnings from hundreds of experiments and rigorous research. In collaboration across multiple departments, this role will ensure that organizational partners, foundations, donors, and their advisors are able to use research, learning, and the best available evidence to inform their decision-making. The Partnerships and Community and Engagement Team is a small and growing team, and the Lead Donor Strategist will have the opportunity to be involved in many aspects of the department’s work, while leading and managing specific donor-related projects across our portfolio. The Lead Donor Strategist will report to the Director of Strategic Partnerships and work with them to drive the work forward.
We’re looking to fill the Lead Donor Strategist role by January 2024. We will accept applications through November 8, with priority given to candidates who apply before October 27, 2023.
As the Lead Donor Strategist, you will:
Analyze, interpret and synthesize research across a variety of civic engagement, power-building, advocacy, and electoral outcomes on behalf of donors and institutional funders.
Develop tailored funding frameworks, identifying new ways to evaluate impact for donor and institutional funder partners.
Cultivate relationships with donors, donor advisors, program officers, and other giving entities, fostering long-term partnerships and actively seeking fee-for-service advising projects and research opportunities.
Lead and manage consulting projects that make evidence-based strategic recommendations for resource allocation.
Coordinate annual fee-for-service project targets alongside the broader community-focused initiatives of the team, ensuring alignment with our organizational goals and mission.
Translate Analyst Institute research into actionable resources for the donor community.
Collaborate with the Director of Strategic Partnerships and other AI staff to host convenings for the broader donor community.
Keep well informed of new and emerging research and recommendations around civic engagement, power-building, advocacy and electoral outcomes.
Qualifications
The following encompasses many of the skills and experiences we consider useful for the Lead Donor Strategist role, but we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all of the qualifications.
You should be someone who is:
A strategic and analytical thinker, adept at accurately interpreting and synthesizing research; an ability to both see the “big picture” as well as understand the finer, tactical points is key.
A thoughtful communicator, with strong verbal and written communication skills, an ability to adapt content appropriately for diverse audiences, and a capacity to translate complex findings into actionable recommendations.
Willing and able to quickly become familiar with the body of research and recommendations from Analyst Institute and other relevant research entities.
Familiar with quantitative research and impact evaluation methods.
A creative collaborator, who is driven by developing new ideas and engaging with diverse perspectives with teammates and external partners.
Adept at building and maintaining relationships with a diversity of stakeholders and excited to build a fresh base of partnerships throughout the civic, progressive, and Democratic space.
A detail-oriented project manager who is experienced at leading, designing, and providing day-to-day oversight on simultaneous, fast-paced projects with multiple internal and external contributors and partners.
Committed to working with those representing historically marginalized communities in an equitable and inclusive manner.
Though less necessary for the role, we are interested in people with the following experiences (please be sure to note these in your resume and/or cover letter):
Knowledge of campaign and civic engagement organization program and giving timelines; experience working at a civic engagement, advocacy or electoral organization, as a funder, and/or on a campaign; familiarity with the power building landscape.
Familiarity with qualitative research methods.
Experience engaging with progressive donors, program officers, or similar.
Existing relationships with a range of civic-engagement and/or electoral donors.
Business development experience, including prospect identification and engagement.
Logistics
Location: Our entire staff works remotely in various states across the U.S., and our internal culture fully supports and integrates remote staff. This position may be asked to travel periodically for in-person trainings, important convenings, and team-building.
Start date: We are looking for this position to start January, 2024. This is a full-time, exempt position
Compensation range: Starting salary commensurate with experience and skill set from $95,000 - $110,000 for the Lead Donor Strategist role. For exceptional candidates, we are open to hiring at the Deputy Director level.
Benefits: These include 100% premium-covered health, dental, and vision care, generous paid time off, 401(k) matching, twelve weeks paid parental leave (including the birth, adoption, or fostering of a child), disability leave, life insurance, and professional development stipends for self-directed growth.
For more information: See some of the reasons you may want to work here and visit our website for more information about the work we do.
To apply: Fill out an application here .
People of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, disabled people, and members of other commonly underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply, even if you don’t meet all of the criteria.
To ensure equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Analyst Institute will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Analyst Institute does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship, size, weight, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including hiring, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training. Unfortunately, at this time we cannot provide sponsorship for those requiring visas or work permits.
AI is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations as determined through an interactive process. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact accessibility@analystinstitute.org .
Oct 14, 2023
Full time
Analyst Institute is looking to hire a Lead Donor Strategist on the Partnerships and Community Engagement Team, as a key part of our growing portfolio of work to help donors and institutional funders allocate resources for civic engagement, power-building, advocacy, and electoral change. For exceptional candidates, we are open to hiring at the Deputy Director level. We will be accepting applications through November 8, 2023, with priority given to candidates who apply before October 27, 2023.
The Role
For over a decade, AI has provided community members and practitioners with key learnings from hundreds of experiments and rigorous research. In collaboration across multiple departments, this role will ensure that organizational partners, foundations, donors, and their advisors are able to use research, learning, and the best available evidence to inform their decision-making. The Partnerships and Community and Engagement Team is a small and growing team, and the Lead Donor Strategist will have the opportunity to be involved in many aspects of the department’s work, while leading and managing specific donor-related projects across our portfolio. The Lead Donor Strategist will report to the Director of Strategic Partnerships and work with them to drive the work forward.
We’re looking to fill the Lead Donor Strategist role by January 2024. We will accept applications through November 8, with priority given to candidates who apply before October 27, 2023.
As the Lead Donor Strategist, you will:
Analyze, interpret and synthesize research across a variety of civic engagement, power-building, advocacy, and electoral outcomes on behalf of donors and institutional funders.
Develop tailored funding frameworks, identifying new ways to evaluate impact for donor and institutional funder partners.
Cultivate relationships with donors, donor advisors, program officers, and other giving entities, fostering long-term partnerships and actively seeking fee-for-service advising projects and research opportunities.
Lead and manage consulting projects that make evidence-based strategic recommendations for resource allocation.
Coordinate annual fee-for-service project targets alongside the broader community-focused initiatives of the team, ensuring alignment with our organizational goals and mission.
Translate Analyst Institute research into actionable resources for the donor community.
Collaborate with the Director of Strategic Partnerships and other AI staff to host convenings for the broader donor community.
Keep well informed of new and emerging research and recommendations around civic engagement, power-building, advocacy and electoral outcomes.
Qualifications
The following encompasses many of the skills and experiences we consider useful for the Lead Donor Strategist role, but we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all of the qualifications.
You should be someone who is:
A strategic and analytical thinker, adept at accurately interpreting and synthesizing research; an ability to both see the “big picture” as well as understand the finer, tactical points is key.
A thoughtful communicator, with strong verbal and written communication skills, an ability to adapt content appropriately for diverse audiences, and a capacity to translate complex findings into actionable recommendations.
Willing and able to quickly become familiar with the body of research and recommendations from Analyst Institute and other relevant research entities.
Familiar with quantitative research and impact evaluation methods.
A creative collaborator, who is driven by developing new ideas and engaging with diverse perspectives with teammates and external partners.
Adept at building and maintaining relationships with a diversity of stakeholders and excited to build a fresh base of partnerships throughout the civic, progressive, and Democratic space.
A detail-oriented project manager who is experienced at leading, designing, and providing day-to-day oversight on simultaneous, fast-paced projects with multiple internal and external contributors and partners.
Committed to working with those representing historically marginalized communities in an equitable and inclusive manner.
Though less necessary for the role, we are interested in people with the following experiences (please be sure to note these in your resume and/or cover letter):
Knowledge of campaign and civic engagement organization program and giving timelines; experience working at a civic engagement, advocacy or electoral organization, as a funder, and/or on a campaign; familiarity with the power building landscape.
Familiarity with qualitative research methods.
Experience engaging with progressive donors, program officers, or similar.
Existing relationships with a range of civic-engagement and/or electoral donors.
Business development experience, including prospect identification and engagement.
Logistics
Location: Our entire staff works remotely in various states across the U.S., and our internal culture fully supports and integrates remote staff. This position may be asked to travel periodically for in-person trainings, important convenings, and team-building.
Start date: We are looking for this position to start January, 2024. This is a full-time, exempt position
Compensation range: Starting salary commensurate with experience and skill set from $95,000 - $110,000 for the Lead Donor Strategist role. For exceptional candidates, we are open to hiring at the Deputy Director level.
Benefits: These include 100% premium-covered health, dental, and vision care, generous paid time off, 401(k) matching, twelve weeks paid parental leave (including the birth, adoption, or fostering of a child), disability leave, life insurance, and professional development stipends for self-directed growth.
For more information: See some of the reasons you may want to work here and visit our website for more information about the work we do.
To apply: Fill out an application here .
People of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, disabled people, and members of other commonly underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply, even if you don’t meet all of the criteria.
To ensure equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Analyst Institute will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Analyst Institute does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship, size, weight, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including hiring, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training. Unfortunately, at this time we cannot provide sponsorship for those requiring visas or work permits.
AI is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations as determined through an interactive process. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact accessibility@analystinstitute.org .
Analyst Institute is looking to fill a Research Manager role on the Research Team. You'll be part of a close-knit, cutting edge team of experts with backgrounds in social, behavioral, and data science working together to both conduct research to support our partners in the progressive movement and translate that research into actionable insight to inform their work.
We’re looking to fill the Research Manager role as soon as possible. We will be accepting applications through October 23rd.
The Role
Research Managers (RMs) act as the principal investigators on our research projects, leading small project teams that are responsible for conducting our research. RMs are project managers who develop, design, and run field experiments, among other types of quantitative research, on a wide variety of subjects: get-out-the vote efforts, voter registration, persuasion, organizing and power-building, and more. RMs work directly with our partner organizations across the progressive movement to think creatively about developing research that can inform their work — which involves taking social science and “translating” it for folks working on the ground.
As an RM, you will get exposure to people and organizations across the progressive movement, develop, implement, and manage complex projects, and work with other talented practitioners across the space. You will be a prominent player in the progressive world, and we will invest in your skills and professional development. If you are a strong project manager with a deep understanding of research design and can communicate technical information to practitioners, this could be a great role for you.
As a Research Manager on the Research Team, you will:
Design research projects, including randomized controlled trials and other types of quantitative research, in partnership with progressive organizations to meet the partner’s research goals.
Communicate the potential benefits, drawbacks, and challenges of various research designs to non-technical partners in order to work together to identify the best research design for the partner’s research goals.
Connect with partner organizations to understand their perspectives and research objectives.
Manage simultaneous projects, often at varying stages of development, from design to implementation to analysis.
Communicate both internally and externally to ensure projects’ success.
Qualifications
The following encompasses many of the skills and experiences we consider for Research Managers, but we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all of the qualifications.
You should be someone who has skills/experience in:
Research : Has relevant work or post-graduate education experience conducting all parts of the research process, including research question development, study design, data collection, analysis, and reporting, especially related to social science questions. Has an understanding of statistics and methods of social scientific measurement and causal inference.
Project Management : Able to lead and manage simultaneous, often fast-paced projects with multiple internal and external contributors and partners; highly organized and able to provide day-to-day oversight implementing multiple projects; and able to develop and manage project timelines, ensuring timely completion of project work (our partners often work on tight timelines).
Detail-orientation : Driven to complete high quality work with limited errors.
Communication : Has strong written and verbal communication skills and can communicate with varied audiences including data scientists and progressive practitioners.
Commitment to equity and inclusion : Values diversity, equity, and inclusion and recognizes the role race, gender, and other identities play in political behavior.
Relationship-building : Able to connect with a wide range of people in the progressive community. Collaborates creatively and respectfully with people across cultures and backgrounds.
Public speaking : Is comfortable with running meetings and delivering presentations, including one-on-one and small group settings.
Though not necessary, we are interested in people with the following experiences (please be sure to note these in your resume and/or cover letter):
Advanced knowledge of methods of social scientific measurement, including non-experimental research designs and methodologies.
Experience working with communities of color and other marginalized groups or experience studying racial and ethnic politics.
Experience working or volunteering with political campaigns, community based-organizations, or other progressive groups or similar organizations.
Knowledge about existing research and theory related to political power building, political behavior, or political psychology.
Logistics
Location : Our entire staff works remotely in various states across the U.S., and our internal culture fully supports and integrates remote staff. This position may be asked to travel periodically for in-person trainings, important convenings, and team-building. Willingness to travel is required for this role up to 5% of the time.
Start date : We are looking for this position to start in January 2024, but potentially earlier. This is a full-time, exempt position.
Compensation range : Salary commensurate with experience and skill set, from $70,000 to $90,000.
Benefits : These include 100% premium-covered health care and 99% covered dental and vision care, generous paid time off, 401(k) matching, disability and life insurance, twelve weeks paid parental leave (including for the birth, adoption, or fostering of a child), and professional development stipends for self-directed growth.
For more information : See some of the reasons you may want to work here and visit our website for more information about the work we do.
To apply to this position, fill out this application .
People of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, disabled people, and members of other commonly underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply, even if you don’t meet all of the criteria.
To ensure equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Analyst Institute will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Analyst Institute does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship, size, weight, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including hiring, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training. Unfortunately, at this time we cannot provide sponsorship for those requiring visas or work permits.
AI is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations as determined through an interactive process. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact accessibility@analystinstitute.org .
Sep 26, 2023
Full time
Analyst Institute is looking to fill a Research Manager role on the Research Team. You'll be part of a close-knit, cutting edge team of experts with backgrounds in social, behavioral, and data science working together to both conduct research to support our partners in the progressive movement and translate that research into actionable insight to inform their work.
We’re looking to fill the Research Manager role as soon as possible. We will be accepting applications through October 23rd.
The Role
Research Managers (RMs) act as the principal investigators on our research projects, leading small project teams that are responsible for conducting our research. RMs are project managers who develop, design, and run field experiments, among other types of quantitative research, on a wide variety of subjects: get-out-the vote efforts, voter registration, persuasion, organizing and power-building, and more. RMs work directly with our partner organizations across the progressive movement to think creatively about developing research that can inform their work — which involves taking social science and “translating” it for folks working on the ground.
As an RM, you will get exposure to people and organizations across the progressive movement, develop, implement, and manage complex projects, and work with other talented practitioners across the space. You will be a prominent player in the progressive world, and we will invest in your skills and professional development. If you are a strong project manager with a deep understanding of research design and can communicate technical information to practitioners, this could be a great role for you.
As a Research Manager on the Research Team, you will:
Design research projects, including randomized controlled trials and other types of quantitative research, in partnership with progressive organizations to meet the partner’s research goals.
Communicate the potential benefits, drawbacks, and challenges of various research designs to non-technical partners in order to work together to identify the best research design for the partner’s research goals.
Connect with partner organizations to understand their perspectives and research objectives.
Manage simultaneous projects, often at varying stages of development, from design to implementation to analysis.
Communicate both internally and externally to ensure projects’ success.
Qualifications
The following encompasses many of the skills and experiences we consider for Research Managers, but we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all of the qualifications.
You should be someone who has skills/experience in:
Research : Has relevant work or post-graduate education experience conducting all parts of the research process, including research question development, study design, data collection, analysis, and reporting, especially related to social science questions. Has an understanding of statistics and methods of social scientific measurement and causal inference.
Project Management : Able to lead and manage simultaneous, often fast-paced projects with multiple internal and external contributors and partners; highly organized and able to provide day-to-day oversight implementing multiple projects; and able to develop and manage project timelines, ensuring timely completion of project work (our partners often work on tight timelines).
Detail-orientation : Driven to complete high quality work with limited errors.
Communication : Has strong written and verbal communication skills and can communicate with varied audiences including data scientists and progressive practitioners.
Commitment to equity and inclusion : Values diversity, equity, and inclusion and recognizes the role race, gender, and other identities play in political behavior.
Relationship-building : Able to connect with a wide range of people in the progressive community. Collaborates creatively and respectfully with people across cultures and backgrounds.
Public speaking : Is comfortable with running meetings and delivering presentations, including one-on-one and small group settings.
Though not necessary, we are interested in people with the following experiences (please be sure to note these in your resume and/or cover letter):
Advanced knowledge of methods of social scientific measurement, including non-experimental research designs and methodologies.
Experience working with communities of color and other marginalized groups or experience studying racial and ethnic politics.
Experience working or volunteering with political campaigns, community based-organizations, or other progressive groups or similar organizations.
Knowledge about existing research and theory related to political power building, political behavior, or political psychology.
Logistics
Location : Our entire staff works remotely in various states across the U.S., and our internal culture fully supports and integrates remote staff. This position may be asked to travel periodically for in-person trainings, important convenings, and team-building. Willingness to travel is required for this role up to 5% of the time.
Start date : We are looking for this position to start in January 2024, but potentially earlier. This is a full-time, exempt position.
Compensation range : Salary commensurate with experience and skill set, from $70,000 to $90,000.
Benefits : These include 100% premium-covered health care and 99% covered dental and vision care, generous paid time off, 401(k) matching, disability and life insurance, twelve weeks paid parental leave (including for the birth, adoption, or fostering of a child), and professional development stipends for self-directed growth.
For more information : See some of the reasons you may want to work here and visit our website for more information about the work we do.
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People of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, disabled people, and members of other commonly underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply, even if you don’t meet all of the criteria.
To ensure equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Analyst Institute will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Analyst Institute does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship, size, weight, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including hiring, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training. Unfortunately, at this time we cannot provide sponsorship for those requiring visas or work permits.
AI is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations as determined through an interactive process. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact accessibility@analystinstitute.org .
