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Dexis is a professional services firm that solves the most pressing social challenges in complex environments, paving the way for a more secure and prosperous world.
Dexis embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion and strives to build and maintain a safe environment where we celebrate diverse backgrounds, treat everyone with respect, and value the unique lived experiences each person brings based on their race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, military or veteran status, national origin, age, marital status or family status and related conditions.
At Dexis, you will experience a corporate culture of inclusiveness, fairness, and trust. You will be given the means and mentorship needed to succeed, and your creativity will be rewarded.
Dexis Consulting Group seeks an experienced Research Analyst to propose an opportunity with the Department of Labor's (DOL) Chief Evaluation Office (CEO). This opportunity includes a feasibility evaluation, implementation evaluation, and impact evaluation of the DOL's fourth iteration of the Strengthening Community Colleges (SCC4) career pathways grant program. The Research Analyst will perform pre-evaluation activities, data collection and analysis, policy assessments/analysis, program assessments/analysis, technical assistance/expertise, deliverable development and dissemination, and other auxiliary/support.
This position is contingent upon award.
Responsibilities- Works closely with the Senior Research Analyst and Principal Investigator (PI) to implement an evaluability assessment, implementation evaluation, and/or an impact evaluation;
- Assists with the implementation of the PI-developed methodology to include qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis;
- Supports the planning, development, and maintenance of research, data and related databases and systems;
- Contributes to the synthesis and analysis of findings and recommendations;
- Supports team with drafting, editing and proof-reading deliverables for diverse U.S. Government and public audiences including interim and final reports, briefing materials, webinar materials.;
- Works in conjunction with the team to produce the deliverables.
- Contributes to overall client satisfaction and quality assurance.
- Bachelor's degree in behavioral science, economics, sociology, or another relevant social science field;
- A minimum of two (2) years of relevant research experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience;
- Experience with quantitative research including designing, implementing, and analyzing open-source data and surveys (preferably with US government agencies) or experience with qualitative research including designing, implementing, and analyzing key informant interviews (KIIs) and focus group discussions (FGDs);
- Ability to compile, assess, and analyze key research into literature reviews;
- Ability to receive and incorporate feedback into deliverables;
- Experience contributing to and drafting high-quality reports for diverse audiences;
- Strong organizational, oral, and written communication skills.
- Fluency in English required.
- Technical experience in one or more of the following:
- Designing and implementing rigorous causal evaluations including with random assignment evaluation methodology, quasi-experimental methods, sampling methodology, data analysis, and power calculations;
- Implementing rigorous evaluation projects and providing technical assistance on evaluation procedures and data requirements to sites to implement evaluations;
- Preparation of high-quality Paperwork Reduction Act packages submitted to OMB;
- Quantitative and qualitative data collection methods
- Communicating and disseminating complex evaluation findings to program and policy audiences.
- Engaging and consulting workers in historically marginalized, underrepresented, and underserved within the identified sectors and communities.
Dexis is on a mission to help solve today's most pressing global political, social, and economic challenges and create a world where all people are safe and prosperous. As a Dexis employee, you will be challenged, empowered, and mentored. Our motto is "find a way or make a way" — that's how Dexis goes "all in." How will you?
If you are passionate about this opportunity, apply now!
Only those applicants who meet the above criteria will be contacted for interview.
Dexis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, pregnancy, disability, age, genetic information, military service, veteran status, ethnicity, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, childbirth and related medical conditions, including lactation, or any other protected class under applicable law.
If you are hired for a position that is paid from the Dexis home office, you will be required to submit proof that you have received the COVID-19 vaccine unless you qualify for a legally recognized medical or religious exception to the vaccine requirement. This does not apply to AL, AZ, FL, KS, MT, NH, ND, or TX residents.
