Research Analyst for State and Local Government Initiative

🔍 Hoover Institution, Stanford, California, United States

📁: Research

📅   : Nov 12, 2024 Post Date

📅   : 105175 Requisition #

Are you an inquisitive, creative, passionate, data-driven researcher with an interest in economics and public policy? The Hoover Institution at Stanford University is seeking a full-time predoc Research Analyst for a one-year fixed-term (with an option for a second year, dependent on performance).

We invite you to join us to help improve economic policymaking and governance by state and local governments throughout the U.S. The State and Local Governance Initiative, led by Senior Fellow, produces policy-relevant academic research by assembling novel datasets and conducting rigorous quantitative analysis. Our primary topic areas include pensions/public finance, taxation/fiscal issues, economic development (including incentives, regulation, and workforce training), infrastructure and energy policy, and education/child welfare policy.

To ensure your application information is captured in our official files for immediate access to your resume and cover letter, you must apply to http://stanfordcareers.stanford.edu and in the key word search box, indicate Requisition #105175

Please submit a cover letter and resume for full consideration

WORKING TITLE: Research Analyst for State and Local Government Initiative

JOB TITLE: Research Data Analyst 1

JOB CODE: 4751

GRADE: G

EXEMPTION: Exempt

SALARY RANGE: $82,468 - $106,256

TERM: One-year Fixed-term (on-site position)

END OF POSTING: Until Filled

JOB PURPOSE:

The Hoover Institution’s State and Local Governance Initiative seeks a capable, self-starting, predoc RA who is interested in working on a wide variety of topics, including education/workforce development, business incentives, energy, public policy, and debt. The team, led by a Hoover Senior Fellow/Stanford Graduate School of Business Professor of Finance, produces novel and impactful research aimed at providing state and local policymakers with data-driven, evidence-based policy solutions.

The successful candidate for this role will be able to manage and analyze large amounts of information, typically technical or scientific in nature, under the direction of project researchers, investigators, or managers. They will also need to present findings in organized, professional documents. The ability to multitask and appropriately prioritize different projects is essential.

This is a one year fixed-term position.

CORE DUTIES*:

Collect data from a variety of sources, including proprietary, surveys, and government records. Manage and clean datasets.
Generate research insights using new and existing tools to interpret, analyze, and visualize multivariate relationships and trends in data.
Create databases and reports, develop algorithms and statistical models, and perform statistical analyses appropriate to data and reporting requirements.
Use system reports and analyses to identify potentially problematic data, make corrections, and suggest solutions.
Conduct literature reviews and develop written summaries and reports. Prepare charts, graphs and tables for use by senior researchers and fellows, and for publication and presentation.
Analyze data processes in documentation.
Collaborate with faculty and research staff on data collection and analysis methods.
Provide documentation based on audit and reporting criteria to investigators and research staff.
Communicate with government officials, agencies, and industry representatives.

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience:

Bachelor's degree in economics, finance, statistics, public policy, engineering, or a related field, or a combination of education and relevant experience in a quantitative discipline.

Relevant experience may include: Research assistance for a professor of economics, finance, or statistics; analyst position of substantive internship in economic or financial consulting;

analyst position or substantive internship in a government agency such as a central bank, tax authority or treasury/finance department.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Substantial experience with MS Office
Strong writing and analytical skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks effectively and communicate updates to research leaders

Desired/Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Effective communication skills and comfort working with prominent individuals.
An understanding of domestic and international economic policy – particularly in the research areas mentioned earlier - and the effects of these on economic activity.
Experience with various forms of quantitative analysis.
Experience with creating and cleaning databases.
Experience with Stata and R.
Programming proficiency and experience in other programming languages such as Matlab, Python, SAS, or C.
Experience with data visualization tools, such as Tableau, to present large volumes of data in a user-friendly and visually pleasing format.

Certifications and Licenses:

None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

Sitting (or standing) in place at a desk and using a computer for long periods of time with extensive keyboarding/dexterity.
Occasionally use a telephone.
Rarely writing by hand.

* Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting a contact form.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

May be required to work non-standard, extended, or weekend hours in support of research work.

The expected pay range for this position is $82,468 to $106,256 per annum.
Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

WORK STANDARDS:

Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.

About Stanford University’s Hoover Institution:

The Hoover Institution on War, Revolution, and Peace is a public policy research center devoted to the advanced study of economics, politics, history, and political economy—both domestic and foreign—as well as international affairs.

Founded in 1919 by Herbert Hoover before he became the thirty-first president of the United States, the Institution began as a repository of historical material gathered at the end of World War I. The library and archives have grown to be among the largest private repositories of documents on twentieth-century political and economic history. Over time the Institution expanded its mission from collecting archival material to conducting advanced research on contemporary history and economics and applying this scholarship to current public policy challenges.

With its eminent scholars and world-renowned library and archives, the Hoover Institution seeks to improve the human condition by advancing ideas that promote economic opportunity and prosperity, while securing and safeguarding peace for America and all humanity.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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