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MEF Associates · 1 day ago

Research Assistant

Alexandria, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

$54K/yr - $65K/yr

MEF 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. The Research Assistant will contribute to ongoing research, evaluation, and technical assistance projects, focusing on various social issues and policies.

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

Data analysisQualitative researchQuantitative researchStatistical softwareProject managementFluency in SpanishEffective communicationAttention to detail

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

Ability to travel domestically by airplane on occasion

Legal work authorization is required