The Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development (EOLWD) · 1 month ago
Research & Policy Manager
United States-Massachusetts-101 Federal Street - Boston
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expThe Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development (EOLWD) is seeking a Research & Policy Manager to oversee the implementation of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission's research program. This role involves managing contracts, conducting gaming policy research, and translating research findings into accessible knowledge products for various stakeholders.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Manage various administrative aspects of the research program including drafting procurements, contract management, and budget oversight
Meet with contractors on a regular basis to ensure deliverables are on track and barriers are resolved
Facilitate the external research review process for MGC funded research projects
Coordinate review and review timeline with research contractors
Orient new members to the Research Review Committee
Plan and facilitate quarterly Gaming Research Advisory Committee meetings
Conduct and summarize gaming policy research on existing and emerging topics in the gaming space
Provide comparative review of gaming policy across jurisdictions and gaming products
Translate MGC and external research findings into knowledge products such as research snapshots, briefs and whitepapers tailored to a wide range of stakeholders and audiences
Liaise with other state agencies and stakeholders to create and share knowledge about the impacts of gaming in Massachusetts
Develop quarterly research update reports
Manage the Massachusetts Open Data Exchange (MODE)
Respond to requests from interested researchers for datasets
Follow up with researchers granted use of data
Plan and facilitate ongoing meetings with the project team to ensure deliverables are on track and barriers are resolved
Work with the project team to facilitate process development for delivering, anonymizing, and storing data, as well as linking researchers with data
Qualification
Required
Excellent project management and research skills
Excellent report writing skills, including experience creating research syntheses and plain language reports
Experience translating complex research into content tailored toward the needs of stakeholders, such as infographics and knowledge translation products
Proficiency working with Microsoft Office
Ability to design and implement applied social science research
Interest in and experience with socioeconomic analysis, work in health equity, mental health issues, gambling, and community health
Basic working knowledge of research methods, statistical methods, problem gambling services and goals, and program evaluation
Experience working with diverse populations and community groups
A Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences or related field with at least three (3) years of experience with program planning, evaluation or large-scale research studies
The successful candidate in this position will be required to pass an extensive background check conducted by the Massachusetts State Police
Preferred
A Master's degree in Social Sciences is preferred
Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
Company
The Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development (EOLWD)
The Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development cultivates a skilled workforce across industries, provides economic stability for workers affected by job loss, injury, or illness, and upholds standards for safe working conditions.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Adriana León
Chief Financial Officer
Tony Fantasia
Chief Information Officer
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