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Form of workDepartment: Education & Social Policy
Salary/Grade: EXS/11
Job Summary:
Northwestern University School of Education and Social Policy invites applications for a Lead Economist/research analyst position. We invite applications from candidates in all fields of economics and from all diverse backgrounds. Applicants should have an interest in applied, policy-oriented research and the ability to write, speak, and present to both technical and non-technical audiences. Applicants also should have strong analytic curiosity and creativity; the ability to operate both independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment; and excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills. As a Lead Economist/research analyst, you will lead research proposals and studies in the field of social and economic policy, provide analysis to help develop and evaluate interventions and policy options, and lead data management and analysis team involved in managing and analyzing multiple, complex datasets ensuring data integrity, quality, and timeliness of results.
Specific Responsibilities :
Strategic Planning
• Provide research and analytical support and task-level leadership for major grant research, implementation, and evaluation projects.
• Support project teams in developing and carrying out the work, manage small teams under the leadership of Principal Investigators to ensure the timely completion of all deliverables within budget, and with high quality research standards that meet grant requirements
• Provide guidance on appropriate data management, methodological issues and statistical analyses for teams, partners, and stakeholders.
• Collaborates with team members develop and pursue new research ideas.
Administration
• Responsible for conceptualizing the vision for this work; providing support for project teams in developing and carrying out the work; and following sound project management practices to ensure the timely completion of all deliverables within budget, and with high research quality standards that meet grant requirements
• Design and lead data/analysis for various research studies and tasks.
• Designs and prepares documentation for data management and/or data analyses.
• Writes manuscripts, technical reports, policy briefs or other publications in collaboration with the team.
• Attend conferences to presents research findings and assist with other dissemination activities.
Development
• Develop conceptual frameworks and research designs using rigorous empirical methods
• Determines appropriate sources of data based on requests and develop data MOUs for data access.
• Develop data management plans and processes for the team
• Apply appropriate quantitative techniques to collect and analyze data
Performance
• Develop research and evaluation plans
• Lead and supervise staff to prepare databases and conduct analysis
• Prepare reports and other deliverables and presenting findings to stakeholders and the public
Supervises
• Mentor junior research analysts, sharing approaches to solving concrete problems, and providing feedback on the work of others.
• Recommends staff hires/terminations.
• Manages projects ensuring timelines and deliverables are met and meet expectations.
• Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications: (Education, experience, and any other certifications or clearances)
• PhD in economics in an accredited college or university.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills to ensure effective communication, with the ability to produce concise, high-level summaries and briefings.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to ensure effective communication with individuals at all levels and from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
Preferred Qualifications : (Education and experience)
• PhD in economics in an accredited college or university.
• 1-3 years' experience with labor or education program or policy evaluations
Preferred Competencies : (Skills, knowledge, and abilities)
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills to ensure effective communication, with the ability to produce concise, high-level summaries and briefings.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to ensure effective communication with individuals at all levels and from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Strong writing skills, including conceptualizing, organizing, drafting, and managing written deliverables such as reports, memos, PowerPoint presentations, or other client-facing materials.
Target hiring range for this position will be between $100,000-$115,000 per year. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
Benefits:
At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts and more! Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html to learn more.
Work-Life and Wellness:
Northwestern offers comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life's challenges and opportunities and adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles.
We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/work-life/index.html to learn more.
Professional Growth & Development:
Northwestern supports employee career development in all circumstances whether your workspace is on campus or at home. If you're interested in developing your professional potential or continuing your formal education, we offer a variety of tools and resources. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/learning/index.html to learn more
Northwestern strongly recommends COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters for people who can obtain them as a critical tool for minimizing severe illness. More information can be found on the COVID-19 and Campus Updates webpage.
The Northwestern campus sits on the traditional homelands of the people of the Council of Three Fires, the Ojibwe, Potawatomi, and Odawa as well as the Menominee, Miami and Ho-Chunk nations. We acknowledge and honor the original people of the land upon which Northwestern University stands, and the Native people who remain on this land today.
Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Click for information on EEO is the Law.
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Salary/Grade: EXS/11
Job Summary:
Northwestern University School of Education and Social Policy invites applications for a Lead Economist/research analyst position. We invite applications from candidates in all fields of economics and from all diverse backgrounds. Applicants should have an interest in applied, policy-oriented research and the ability to write, speak, and present to both technical and non-technical audiences. Applicants also should have strong analytic curiosity and creativity; the ability to operate both independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment; and excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills. As a Lead Economist/research analyst, you will lead research proposals and studies in the field of social and economic policy, provide analysis to help develop and evaluate interventions and policy options, and lead data management and analysis team involved in managing and analyzing multiple, complex datasets ensuring data integrity, quality, and timeliness of results.
Specific Responsibilities :
Strategic Planning
• Provide research and analytical support and task-level leadership for major grant research, implementation, and evaluation projects.
• Support project teams in developing and carrying out the work, manage small teams under the leadership of Principal Investigators to ensure the timely completion of all deliverables within budget, and with high quality research standards that meet grant requirements
• Provide guidance on appropriate data management, methodological issues and statistical analyses for teams, partners, and stakeholders.
• Collaborates with team members develop and pursue new research ideas.
Administration
• Responsible for conceptualizing the vision for this work; providing support for project teams in developing and carrying out the work; and following sound project management practices to ensure the timely completion of all deliverables within budget, and with high research quality standards that meet grant requirements
• Design and lead data/analysis for various research studies and tasks.
• Designs and prepares documentation for data management and/or data analyses.
• Writes manuscripts, technical reports, policy briefs or other publications in collaboration with the team.
• Attend conferences to presents research findings and assist with other dissemination activities.
Development
• Develop conceptual frameworks and research designs using rigorous empirical methods
• Determines appropriate sources of data based on requests and develop data MOUs for data access.
• Develop data management plans and processes for the team
• Apply appropriate quantitative techniques to collect and analyze data
Performance
• Develop research and evaluation plans
• Lead and supervise staff to prepare databases and conduct analysis
• Prepare reports and other deliverables and presenting findings to stakeholders and the public
Supervises
• Mentor junior research analysts, sharing approaches to solving concrete problems, and providing feedback on the work of others.
• Recommends staff hires/terminations.
• Manages projects ensuring timelines and deliverables are met and meet expectations.
• Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications: (Education, experience, and any other certifications or clearances)
• PhD in economics in an accredited college or university.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills to ensure effective communication, with the ability to produce concise, high-level summaries and briefings.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to ensure effective communication with individuals at all levels and from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
Preferred Qualifications : (Education and experience)
• PhD in economics in an accredited college or university.
• 1-3 years' experience with labor or education program or policy evaluations
Preferred Competencies : (Skills, knowledge, and abilities)
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills to ensure effective communication, with the ability to produce concise, high-level summaries and briefings.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to ensure effective communication with individuals at all levels and from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Strong writing skills, including conceptualizing, organizing, drafting, and managing written deliverables such as reports, memos, PowerPoint presentations, or other client-facing materials.
Target hiring range for this position will be between $100,000-$115,000 per year. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
Benefits:
At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts and more! Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html to learn more.
Work-Life and Wellness:
Northwestern offers comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life's challenges and opportunities and adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles.
We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/work-life/index.html to learn more.
Professional Growth & Development:
Northwestern supports employee career development in all circumstances whether your workspace is on campus or at home. If you're interested in developing your professional potential or continuing your formal education, we offer a variety of tools and resources. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/learning/index.html to learn more
Northwestern strongly recommends COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters for people who can obtain them as a critical tool for minimizing severe illness. More information can be found on the COVID-19 and Campus Updates webpage.
The Northwestern campus sits on the traditional homelands of the people of the Council of Three Fires, the Ojibwe, Potawatomi, and Odawa as well as the Menominee, Miami and Ho-Chunk nations. We acknowledge and honor the original people of the land upon which Northwestern University stands, and the Native people who remain on this land today.
Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Click for information on EEO is the Law.
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