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Research Assistant

Job Description

IMPAQ International, a growing and dynamic social science research firm, provides high-quality research and impact evaluation services, policy analysis, and technical assistance services to U.S. and international government agencies, including the U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor, Housing and Urban Development, Education, and Agriculture; the World Bank; the Millennium Challenge Corporation; and the U.S. Agency for International Development.  IMPAQ’s mission is to provide exemplary research and consulting services to its domestic and international clients. IMPAQ has a diverse and collegial work environment and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer (M/F/D/V). IMPAQ was named, for the second year in a row, in the Baltimore Sun’s list of Top Workplaces of 2012.  IMPAQ offers two corporate locations: one in downtown Washington, DC, and another in Columbia, MD, which was rated #2 on Money Magazine’s list of America’s Best Small Cities!

 

Responsibilities:

IMPAQ is seeking full-time Research Assistants who will support our research team in conducting research and evaluation projects primarily in the areas of labor (e.g., workforce investment programs, unemployment insurance, dislocated workers) and/or health (e.g., government health care programs, such as Medicare/Medicaid, areas of long-term health care and quality measurement). 

  • Provide support to the research team by performing assigned tasks involving data cleaning, data analysis, and qualitative and quantitative analysis
  • Prepare presentation-quality charts and tables to include in project reports
  • Assist with writing and proof-reading proposals and project reports
  • Review professional publications from various sources to extract and summarize information relevant to assigned project and proposal work

Job Requirements

Education, Knowledge, and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Public Policy, or other related social sciences field is required.
  • 0-3 years of research experience in economics, health, public policy, or related fields.
  • Some experience with research proposal and report preparation preferred.
  • Advanced expertise in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required.  Experience with MS Office 2007 a plus.
  • Knowledge of or familiarity with data analysis using SAS, STATA, and/or database applications a plus.

Skills

  • Excellent oral and written and interpersonal communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Able to learn quickly, take direction, and work independently
  • Ability to use creative, collaborative, and consultative approaches to resolve issues

Job Snapshot

Employment Type Full-Time
Job Type Research
Education 4 Year Degree
Experience Not Specified
Manages Others Not Specified
Required Travel Not Specified
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