Research Associate - Washington Policy (Virginia)
About The Position
The Research Associate analyzes and interprets equity-related data, researches economic issues affecting the business, and advises on investment-related matters. The role conducts research on existing and potential investments in selected areas, identifies factors influencing investment decisions, assesses potential risks and rewards, and may recommend acquiring, holding, or disposing of investments. It monitors designated investments and market conditions, assists with policy guidelines, and works within established research systems to deliver outcomes for part of an economic research program. The position selects relevant information from primary data sources and business intelligence tools to analyze themes and trends, prepares and coordinates data and analytics reports, and contributes research-funding business-case information, including costs, project investment justification, and return on investment. It also produces research specifications and reports for relevant audiences in a clear and effective manner. The position is resident, with travel of less than 25%.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree completed.
- 3 to 6 years of general experience.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and interpret equity-related data and research economic issues that affect the business.
- Conduct research on existing and potential investments in selected areas and develop recommendations.
- Identify and investigate factors influencing investment decisions and quantify and interpret potential risks and rewards.
- Recommend acquiring, holding, or disposing of investments.
- Monitor designated investments to identify trends and conditions, and monitor the market for anomaly switches.
- Assist in developing policy guidelines.
- Work within established research systems to deliver prescribed outcomes for a designated part of an economic research program.
- Conduct research and select relevant information from primary data sources and business intelligence tools to analyze key themes and trends.
- Prepare and coordinate data and analytics reports.
- Contribute information to business cases for research funding, including current costs, project investment justification, and return on investment.
- Determine and analyze data trends to help compile reports for decision-making.
- Produce research specifications and related materials.
- Create clear and effective reports for relevant audiences.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Life insurance
- Critical illness insurance
- Accident insurance
- Disability benefits
- Retirement savings
- Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick leave
- Parental leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
