MEF Associates · 4 weeks ago
Research Assistant
Alexandria, Virginia, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$54K/yr - $65K/yrMEF Associates is a well-established social policy research organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals, children, and families through rigorous research and high-quality technical assistance. They are seeking a Research Assistant to contribute to research, evaluation, and technical assistance projects, involving both qualitative and quantitative research on various social issues.
ConsultingSocialTraining
No H1B
Responsibilities
Conducting literature reviews
Assisting with field research including the development of protocols, organizing meetings and site visits, note taking, and preparing transcripts and/or summaries
Contributing to reports, proposals, and presentations
Manipulating data and assisting in conducting data analysis using MS Excel and/or statistical packages (e.g., Stata, R)
Assisting with the design and implementation of surveys and focus groups
Contributing to the company website, marketing, and proposal development
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
BA/BS in a social science or a related field with an exemplary academic record
Demonstrated excellence in writing and verbal communication
Effective project management skills and experience with ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities in deadline-focused, team-oriented environment
Commitment to details and accuracy
Relationship-driven, effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with others in a respectful way
Experience in qualitative or quantitative research and documentation, with preference for public or social policy
Preferred
Fluency in Spanish, written and verbal is preferred
Familiarity with supporting research in an academic field (such as a professor or senior researcher)
Working knowledge of statistical or qualitative software package (e.g., Stata, R, SAS, NVivo, Dedoose)
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits
Company
MEF Associates
MEF Associates is a public policy research firm that offers social policy evaluation and training in various areas, such as child welfare.
Founded in 2009
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Mike Fishman
President
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