The Brookings Institution · 5 hours ago
Research Analyst
Washington, DC, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$60K/yr - $66K/yr
2+ years expThe Brookings Institution is a nonprofit public policy organization based in Washington, DC, dedicated to conducting in-depth research to solve societal problems. They are seeking a Research Analyst to support the Workforce of the Future initiative, focusing on economic development, worker mobility, and immigration policy through data-driven research and analysis.
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Responsibilities
Conduct empirical research and policy analysis on policies and trends
Perform quantitative data analysis of large datasets and trends, utilizing econometric, network science, and other statistical methods
Create and manage large datasets using Stata, R, or Python; write code R to operationalize analysis methodologies
Create tables, graphs, and other data visualizations that clearly communicate research findings
Support in the writing of high-quality drafts of working papers and presentations based on the research
Conduct literature reviews, monitor and analyze relevant material from topical conferences, academic journals, and policy publications
Support Senior Fellow with drafting, editing, and proofreading of research reports, policy briefs, blogs, online visualizations and other published materials
Assist senior fellow with the organization of meetings and conferences, organize travel
Prepare content for presentations, summaries, and blogs
Serve as point of contact for consultants working offsite and external stakeholders, respond to inquiries, review draft reports
Generate impactful communications material and social media social media strategy to disseminate research
Support ad hoc requests for policy support, preparing fact sheets, briefing notes for internal and external trends, supporting Congressional testimonies, and other program needs
Other administrative duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Economics, Statistics, Computer Science, Sociology or similar social science field required
Minimum two years of work experience in empirical research and quantitative data analysis
Strong academic record essential
Strong knowledge, work experience, and established interest in network science, industrial organization, workforce development, labor and urban economics, migration, AI adoption, or global economic development
Strong written, research, and oral communications skills required
High functionality in Microsoft Office software package
Proven expertise in economic/statistical software such as R, Stata, Python required
Ability to meet rapid, multiple deadlines in a fast-paced work environment
Professional demeanor, high level of comfort working in a culturally diverse environment with high-profile individuals from academic, policy, corporate, government, and international circles
Ability to work well under pressure with discretion and mature judgment
Preferred
Master's degree in relevant discipline preferred
Familiarity with key sources of economic data and core scholarship on industrial policy, migration, labor, or social policy
Data visualization and editorial experience, a plus
Demonstrated experience engaging policymakers
Preference will be given to candidates who have demonstrated expertise in one of more of the following areas: Regional economic development – industrial policy, urban growth, and regional development strategies; Labor Economics – particularly as it relates to effects of migration, upskilling, active labor market policies, as well as onset and adoption of new AI technology; experience with wage, skill, occupation or employment datasets in the U.S. or abroad such as O*NET, OES, CPS, NLSY, LEHD, or other public databases
Experience developing interactive online dashboards and visualization tools (e.g., RShiny, Tableau, Power BI, Plotly, or Dash) to communicate research insights, enable policy simulation, and support stakeholder engagement with complex economic and labor market data
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Generous time off
Workplace flexibility
Company
The Brookings Institution
The Brookings Institution is a nonprofit public policy organization that focuses on analyzing public policy issues at the national level.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$3.69MKey Investors
Patrick J. McGovern FoundationAlfred P. Sloan Foundation
2023-12-20Grant· $0.5M
2022-01-01Grant· $1.5M
2018-01-01Grant· $1.69M
Leadership Team
Martin Indyk
Vice President and Director, Foreign Policy Studies Program
Amy Liuv
Nonresident Senior Fellow
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