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CalPERS · 1 day ago

Research Associate

Sacramento, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$6,647/mo - $8,325/mo

CalPERS, the nation’s largest public pension fund, is seeking a Research Associate to join their Strategy, Projects & Data Analytics Division. The role involves conducting data analysis, designing research projects, and providing insights to inform policy and business decisions.

AssociationGovernmentHealth CareOffice AdministrationRetirement

No H1B

Responsibilities

Conducting intermediate data analysis to interpret intermediate statistics, test research hypotheses, interpret results and make recommendations to key stakeholders

Designing and conducting iterative research projects and assignments, and writing clear and concise studies and reports

Having intermediate knowledge of and experience using a variety of research, analytical, and statistical methods and techniques used in data analysis and to provide comprehensive research

Exercising a high degree of independence, initiative, flexibility, and tact in performing the duties listed and may perform other team assignments related to other PRDA areas as required and appropriate for this level

Reviewing, preparing, and organizing data and using advanced statistical software to conduct analyses of business process improvement issues, identify insights, and interpret and document findings

Performing a variety of qualitative and quantitative methods to collect, prepare, validate, work with, and conduct quality control of structured and unstructured data

Reviewing, preparing, and organizing data and using advanced statistical software to conduct analyses of policy issues, identify insights, and interpret and document findings

Qualification

Data analysisStatistical methodsResearch designAdvanced statistical softwareQualitative methodsQuantitative methodsCommunication skillsTeam collaborationProblem-solving

Required

Conducting intermediate data analysis to interpret intermediate statistics, test research hypotheses, interpret results and make recommendations to key stakeholders

Designing and conducting iterative research projects and assignments, and writing clear and concise studies and reports

Having intermediate knowledge of and experience using a variety of research, analytical, and statistical methods and techniques used in data analysis and to provide comprehensive research

Reviewing, preparing, and organizing data and using advanced statistical software to conduct analyses of business process improvement issues, identify insights, and interpret and document findings

Performing a variety of qualitative and quantitative methods to collect, prepare, validate, work with, and conduct quality control of structured and unstructured data

Reviewing, preparing, and organizing data and using advanced statistical software to conduct analyses of policy issues, identify insights, and interpret and document findings

Providing a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for the hiring manager's review

Including all experience and education relating to the Minimum Qualifications (MQs) listed on the Classification Specification in the application package

Submitting transcripts with the application package if using education to meet MQs

Passing an examination to establish list eligibility prior to a final offer of employment