Research Manager, California Gubernatorial Transition Project jobs in United States
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Partnership for Public Service · 1 day ago

Research Manager, California Gubernatorial Transition Project

The Partnership for Public Service is a nonpartisan organization dedicated to building a better government. The Research Manager will support the California Gubernatorial Transition Project by managing research projects, developing resources for transition teams, and translating research findings into actionable narratives.

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Responsibilities

Build and manage key deliverables, including a landscape analysis, new tools and resources for primary stakeholders including transition teams and agencies, and resource development for appointee onboarding and offboarding
Develop research, resources and lessons learned for future transition teams, including determining research questions and methodologies, scoping projects and establishing work plans and timelines
Manage relationships with Partnership colleagues and leaders as well as with research contributors such as interviewees, and other external stakeholders
Facilitate focus groups and research-related convenings, such as workshops and roundtable discussions
Translate research findings and recommendations into action by writing clear and compelling research products (of varying length, complexity and style)
Integrate research findings, in collaboration with other Partnership teams, into other Partnership publications and programming, such as policy statements, legislative briefings, advocacy messages and leadership training

Qualification

Qualitative researchQuantitative researchProject managementData analysisCalifornia state governmentAnalytical skillsNonpartisan approachPassion for public serviceWritten communicationCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree, or equivalent professional work or military experience
Approximately five to seven years of professional work experience writing high-quality narratives activating qualitative and/or quantitative research
Demonstrated project management experience (leading small to medium projects, supporting larger efforts)

Preferred

Master's degree in public policy, public administration, economics, social science, political science or a related field
Experience conducting qualitative and/or quantitative research related to government and an understanding of state government operations

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision coverage
Life insurance
Long- and short-term disability insurance
A 401(k) program with a 4 percent employer match
Opportunities for training and development
15 days of annual leave per year
10 days of sick leave per year
Plus all federal holidays and the day after Thanksgiving off

Company

Partnership for Public Service

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Partnership for Public Service is a nonpartisan organization that strives for a more effective government for the American people.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$10M
Key Investors
Google.org
2024-10-16Grant· $10M

Leadership Team

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Max Stier
President and Chief Executive Officer
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parimal kopardekar
Mentor and Co-Founder, Leadership Circle by Partnership
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