Commonwealth of Massachusetts · 2 months ago
Research & Policy Manager
United States-Massachusetts-101 Federal Street - Boston
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expThe Commonwealth of Massachusetts is seeking a Research & Policy Manager to oversee the implementation and oversight of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission's research program. The role involves managing contracts, conducting gaming policy research, and translating research findings into accessible knowledge products for 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. It includes a full credit check, CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information), fingerprinting, drug test, reference checks, review of IRS Income Tax Transcripts for the last four years, and a Certificate of Good Standing from the Massachusetts Dept. of Revenue (DOR)
Preferred
A Master's degree in Social Sciences is preferred. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
Company
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Commonwealth of Massachusetts is a government administration.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$20.84MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Agriculture
2024-10-29Grant· $20.84M
Leadership Team
David J. Kelly
CEO/President
Mary-Louise White
CEO
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