Senior Research Specialist

Wounded Warrior Project • Jacksonville, FL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) Senior Research Specialist maintains the partnership research portfolio, including advising and leading associated protocol development, research implementation, and publication and dissemination efforts. The senior research specialist will manage multiple simultaneous projects in support of WWP’s mission and strategic priorities.

Requirements

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Expertise in communicating research findings and complex data to broad audiences.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate and communicate with individuals in a team-oriented work environment.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Demonstrated expertise in data analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to use quantitative and/or qualitative data analysis software packages.
• Proficient conducting research using electronic and print reference materials.
• Demonstrated record of initiative, critical thinking, problem solving, and adaptability.
• Demonstrated ability to manage several projects simultaneously and under pressure of deadlines.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a timely and well-organized manner and maintain a strong attention to detail while working in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable working independently and willing to seek feedback and input from others.
• Demonstrated ability to compile, organize, and synthesize information obtained through research into coherent and professional summaries and narratives.
• Experience in generating policy or practice recommendations from research-based evidence.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible and adapt to changing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated understanding of veterans’ issues, veteran service organizations, and policy and legislative affairs.
• Demonstrated computer proficiency using Microsoft Office, e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
• High energy level.
• Self- starter; willing to take initiative.
• Unequivocal commitment to the highest standards of personal and business ethics and conduct.
• Mission-driven, guided by core values, and a pleasure to work with.
• Five years of research experience, including designing studies and analyzing data.
• Five years of experience composing manuscripts for publication.
• Master’s degree in business, data science, or other relevant field of study.
• Equivalent combination of education, experience, training, or certification may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Ability to obtain ASIST Certification within 1 year of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience working in a nonprofit organization.
• Five years of experience with executive, C-suite, or governmental official briefings.
• PhD.
• ASIST Certification.

Responsibilities

• Support development of internal research agenda and enterprise-wide research portfolio in collaboration with the WWP Warrior Research team, with specific focus on contributing to input on partner research.
• Assess research partnership opportunities to identify value for WWP and make objective, strategically aligned recommendations to WWP leaders.
• Convene and collaborate with researchers across other Veteran’s Services Organizations (VSOs,) agencies, and institutions.
• Serve as liaison for warrior research partners and internal WWP collaborators.
• Assist research manager with development and implementation of special projects as well as operational and strategic initiatives.
• Analyze, interpret, and report trends and insights generated from internal and external data sources to produce informative and actionable insights to support program operations and evaluation, strategic planning, advocacy efforts, and prioritization of resources.
• Provide research briefings to program teammates that clearly communicate research-derived insights that improve and optimize WWP programs and operations.
• Effectively brief research findings, implications, and recommendations through different modes such as manuscripts, brief reports, multimedia presentations, and workshops to a variety of audiences, including lay, scientific, academic, and government communities.
• Regularly engage with the WWP government and community relations (GCR) team to conduct and leverage research to inform and support WWP policy and legislative agendas.
• Regularly engage with the WWP community partnerships and investment (CPI) and PR/Thought Leadership teams to conduct and leverage research to support WWP positioning as a thought leader in the VSO space.
• Prioritize projects and assignments to meet organizational deadlines and priorities.
• Represent WWP at external meetings and events.
• Attend and actively participate in required training and/or meetings, including but not limited to New Teammate Orientation, WWP Cares, ASIST Suicide Prevention training, Leadership training, culture/team based training, or departmental huddles.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• A flexible hybrid work schedule (three days in the office, two days’ work from home)
• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for both teammates AND family members
• Competitive pay and performance incentives
• A fun, mission-focused, and collaborative team environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level