The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine · 4 hours ago
Research Associate - Program on Health Care and Public Health
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$56K/yr - $71K/yr
2+ years expThe National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine is seeking a Research Associate for their Program on Health Care and Public Health. The role involves developing background research, performing analysis, and assisting with various administrative duties related to the program's projects.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Develops information sources. Reads, analyzes, and evaluates data and literature. Prepares preliminary outlines of projects to determine appropriate methodology. Conducts discussions with various officials, academics, allied groups and staff. Analyzes data developed and prepares written interpretations. Synthesizes data for specific sections of the report or other types of output. Verifies references and checks facts of committee reports
Performs research and analysis, analyzing and organizing technical data and reports and compiling summaries of information. May perform basic statistical research and analysis. Prepares and formats various survey instruments and databases to accept specified information
Manages database to track references. Manages and maintains bibliographic and analytical databases. Documents and establishes files on all statistical analyses performed indicating methodology, variations in manipulation of data and resource materials used
Writes technical papers or summaries. Abstracts information from scientific studies to create tables for committee review or use in committee reports. Drafts, summarizes, and edits findings and provides feedback to appropriate parties
May ensure Federal Advisory Committee Act, (FACA) and Governing Board Executive Committee (GBEC) compliance. Ensures Current Projects System (CPS) is posted and updated in a timely manner, the Public Access File is maintained, and documents are properly archived
Participates in selecting literature for committee members, forum and workshop participants, and other applicable groups to receive through mailings, briefing books, and meetings. Attends meetings to present and receive feedback regarding study area and prepares meeting summaries
Prepares the report for review and assists with review response. Ensures edits are included in the report. Creates bibliographies, graphics, and tables for reports
Responds to inquiries from the public sector, sponsors and other scientific peers outside of the National Academies. Increases public awareness of studies. Identifies and contacts professional and advocacy groups interested in the committee’s work
Performs administrative tasks such as corresponding with committee members, participating in the planning and execution of committee meetings, and other tasks associated with preparing for committee meetings and workshops
Serves as a mentor and/or resource to employees. May be responsible for training and supervising junior staff
May assist senior staff in researching and identifying potential speakers and committee and forum members
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent knowledge
Two years of related professional experience
Ability to solve intellectual problems of appreciable variety and complexity using originality and ingenuity
Ability to exercise appreciable latitude for independent judgment and action
Experience working in complex environments with a high degree of organizational effectiveness
Ability to work successfully in a team environment
Ability to develop relationships with co-workers and employees in other National Academies' departments through effective communication
Excellent communication skills with a proven ability to effectively interact with all levels of employees
Preferred
Master's degree in a related field
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability coverage
Retirement and savings benefits
Leave benefits such as paid holidays and paid personal leave
Transportation subsidies
Education assistance
Company
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