Research Economist

Institute for Women's Policy Research•Washington, DC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Research Economist conducts original research and analysis on issues related to IWPR’s core research and policy pillars: Equitable Work and Wages, Caregiving and Families, Education and Career Advancement, and Reproductive Justice and Health Equity. The role leads work in one or more research areas, shares findings at events and conferences, and builds networks and organizational partnerships in the field. The position provides thought leadership; designs and leads technical quantitative studies; performs quantitative analysis, including developing models and creating data visuals; and develops, programs, and fields online surveys. The Research Economist writes fact sheets, briefing papers, reports, and presentations; supports organization-wide research design and data-source decisions; consults with researchers on methods and study plans; and applies racial equity and intersectional frameworks in research. The role also represents IWPR’s research to external groups and stakeholders. Program responsibilities include tracking project budgets and timelines, supporting fundraising and donor relationships with the SVP of Research, preparing grant proposals and reports, coordinating policy campaigns and dissemination with Policy and Communications staff, and advising on research gaps and opportunities. The position is on-site, full-time, exempt, and in the bargaining unit.

Requirements

Ph.D. or equivalent.
Experience with multivariate statistical methods, survey research and/or qualitative research, and research design and analysis.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills.
Superior problem-solving, managerial, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work strategically and collaboratively across the organization.
Effective, versatile, and action-oriented approach.
Ability to work well under pressure with tight deadlines and multiple priorities.
Demonstrated commitment to IWPR’s mission and vision, including its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

Provide thought leadership and conduct original research and policy analysis across IWPR’s core research and policy pillars.
Design and lead the analysis of technical quantitative studies.
Perform quantitative data analysis, including developing models and creating data visuals.
Develop, program, and field online surveys.
Write fact sheets, briefing papers, reports, and presentations.
Maintain working knowledge of policy proposals and research across multiple domains.
Provide organization-wide support on research design and data sources for studying core issue areas.
Elicit feedback from Policy, Communications, and Advancement staff on the scope of research publications.
Consult with researchers on methodological questions, study design, data availability, analysis plans, and proposal development.
Apply racial equity and intersectional frameworks in research designs, reports, and briefs.
Represent IWPR’s research to outside groups, funders, media outlets, stakeholders, and the research community.
Track project budgets and timelines to ensure work is completed on time and within resource parameters.
Work with the SVP of Research on fundraising and donor relationships, including writing grant proposals and reports.
Coordinate policy campaigns and dissemination efforts with Policy and Communications staff.
Advise on emerging research gaps, innovations, and opportunities for IWPR.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.