3Yrs Senior Researcher - Washington DC (Onsite) - Inperson interview

AHU Technologies

Washington, District of Columbia

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Budget Management, Communication Skills, Comparative Analysis, Continuous Improvement, Cost Control, Data Analysis, Data Management, Data Quality, Data Sets, Data Storage, Data Visualization, Data Warehousing Applications, Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Entertainment and Media, Entrepreneurship, Geographic Information System Software, Government, Information Technology Consulting, Internet Application, Metrics, Microsoft Excel, Performance Metrics, Pivot Tables, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Public Policy, Qualitative Analysis, Quantitative Analysis, R Programming Language, Research Skills, Social Sciences, Statistical Analysis System (SAS), Statistics, Tableau, Team Player, Technical Support, Telecommunications, Time Management, Trend Analysis
LOCATION
Washington, District of Columbia
POSTED
30+ days ago
Role : Senior Researcher

Client : DC Government

Location : Washington DC (Onsite - InPerson interview)

Job Description:

A strong commitment to public service, with a genuine desire to make a positive impact on the lives of District residents.
  • 3+ years relevant experience managing data and conducting quantitative analysis.
  • In-depth knowledge of quantitative and statistical analysis techniques.
  • Develop meaningful key performance indicators that measure the initiatives’ impact on District residents.
  • Advanced-level MS Excel skills, including the use of macros, pivot tables, and other advanced functions.
  • Highly proficient with big-data software such as STATA, R, SAS, GIS software, Tableau, etc.
  • Experience producing data visualizations. Strong ability to communicate complex concepts to diverse audiences and stakeholders.
  • Attentiveness to details, deadline-oriented, and the ability to give and receive constructive criticism.
  • A graduate degree in a relevant field (statistics, social science, public policy, etc.) is preferred
  • Experience with government is a plus
  • Collaborative Thought Partner: Comfortable actively seeking opportunities to co-create and share insights with team members, community organizations, and intergovernmental stakeholders, ensuring that diverse perspectives inform every stage of a project
  • Data Evaluation: Demonstrated ability to collect, interpret, and apply data effectively to inform decisions, drive insights, and measure outcomes.
  • Project Management is a plus: Familiarity with coordinating complex projects—scoping, scheduling, and stakeholder communication—to ensure timely, on-budget delivery.

CONTRACT JOB DESCRIPTION
The Senior Researcher’s responsibilities include: 

  • Collect, organize, analyze, and present data relevant to the Innovation Team’s initiatives and related activities that support the technical aspects of innovation deployment within the District;
  • Employ diverse quantitative methodologies and software packages, including data validation, joining of diverse datasets, historical/trend analysis, comparative analysis, etc.; 
  • Establish practices for better collection, documentation, and storage of data;
  • Develop robust metrics and measurement frameworks to evaluate the effectiveness and impact of the Innovation Team’s projects and policy solutions, ensuring data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement.
  • Champion the use of data to drive decisions throughout the innovation team’s work;
  • Collaborate with other Innovation Team members to distill the results of rich, multi-method qualitative and quantitative analysis into key insights and clear action plans;
  • Produce compelling and intuitive data visualizations to drive comprehension of complex topics and concepts across a broad range of stakeholders; 
  • Build relationships with data providers and stakeholders in diverse city agencies and private-sector partners to augment the datasets available to the innovation team.
Minimum Education/Certification Requirements:Master’s degree in a relevant field (statistics, social science, public policy, etc.)
Compensation: $53.00 - $58.00 per hour




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