Job opening: Senior Research Analyst (Policy Education Focus)

[Raquel Sanchez]

Senior Research Analyst (Policy Education Focus)

Berkeley Policy Associates is a 100% employee-owned research firm
specializing in program evaluation and public policy research. Our primary
research areas include education, workforce development, welfare,
disability, public safety, and criminal justice.

In recent years, our education portfolio has grown substantially. We
specialize in designing and conducting large-scale random assignment
evaluations of education interventions. In these evaluations we are
responsible for program implementation research, teacher and classroom
assessment, and analysis of student-level outcomes. In response to our
continued growth in this area we are looking for a Senior Research Analyst
with extensive expertise in education policy research, especially as it
pertains to the instruction of English language learners.

*The Position*:
Senior Research Analysts provide substantive and managerial leadership to
BPA research projects. Senior Research Analysts are responsible for
conceptualizing project tasks and managing project staff, budgets,
timelines, deliverables, and client relations. They are expected to perform
a wide variety of research tasks, including designing research projects and
data collection instruments, conducting interviews, focus groups, and other
qualitative data collection efforts, planning and supervising data
collection activities by junior staff, creating analysis plans, and
designing and writing research reports. Senior Research Analysts also
contribute to site recruitment, data acquisition, data management, and
analysis.

Writing and communicating research findings are a critical part of the
Senior Research Analyst's responsibilities and excellent communication
skills are expected of anyone in this position. In addition to writing
reports and report chapters, Senior Research Analysts must be able to
effectively present their research findings in charts, tables, and
PowerPoint presentations.

Usually, Senior Research Analysts work on two to three projects
simultaneously, and are responsible for managing their time on each of these
effectively and efficiently. Senior Research Analysts are expected to work
productively with little or no supervision and to work constructively with
other staff on a project team, to contribute ideas, and to represent the
company in a professional manner in interactions with outside individuals
and organizations.

In addition to project-specific work, Senior Research Analysts actively
participate in marketing efforts: using personal and professional networks
to pursue potential new work, managing proposal efforts, and contributing
substantially to the content and design of proposals.

*Qualifications:*

*Required*

   - Advanced degree (M.A., Ph.D., Ed.D.) or equivalent in education, public
   policy analysis, public administration, economics, sociology, or a related
   discipline
   - At least three years of experience conducting qualitative or
   ethnographic research in education
   - At least two years of experience managing or directing research
   projects
   - At least two years of experience with English language learners (either
   working directly in an educational setting or conducting research), and
   understanding of relevant issues and current trends in ELL education
   - Evidence of outstanding written and oral communication skills.
   - Ability to travel overnight, nationally and internationally, and work
   extra time when needed to meet deadlines


*Preferred*

   - Doctoral degree
   - Experience with teacher education/professional development programs
   - General understanding of statistical methods and/or experience
   analyzing quantitative data
   - Evidence of a scholarly research agenda focused on improving
   educational outcomes (including publications and/or presentations)
   - Experience with proposal/grant development and writing
   - Experience with developing and mentoring junior staff
   - Fluency in a language other than English


*Other Information:*
BPA has a casual work environment with flexible work hours. We have
competitive salaries and provide excellent health, dental, retirement, and
other benefits. All staff members participate in our employee ownership
program.

*To Apply:*
Resumes and cover letters should be emailed to Frances Laskey, Director of
Human Resources, at
frances at bpacal.com<http://berkeleypolicyassociates.com/index.php/mailto:frances@bpacal.com>.
Please include three references. Candidates who are invited to visit BPA for
interviews will be asked to make a research presentation to BPA staff.

*Berkeley Policy Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified
minority candidates and candidates with disabilities are encouraged to
apply.*
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