Researcher – Mission Data & Insights

Great benefits. Competitive pay. We know these are some of the things people look for in a job. If you’re the kind of person who believes that honoring and empowering our nation’s veterans is more than just a cause — that it’s a calling — then we’re ready to meet you.

When you join Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP), you’re committing to making a difference. We make a commitment to you, too – helping you to find that spark, ignite your passion to serve, and embark on a career with meaning and purpose. At WWP™, we recognize our mission cannot be accomplished without our talented teammates, which is why we’re proud to offer benefits such as:

• 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

• Work within an interdisciplinary team to propose, design, and implement all phases of research projects, leveraging valid and relevant resources.
• Collect and synthesize publicly available data to identify benchmark standards such as Census, VA, Bureau of Labor Statistics, and other reference points for internal programs.
• Analyze and query internal data sources to develop data‑driven insights.
• Conduct and document systematic literature reviews to inform programs and broader WWP efforts.
• Effectively communicate research findings, implications, and recommendations through different modes such as manuscripts, brief reports, multimedia presentations, and workshops to a variety of audiences, both technical and non‑technical.
• Draft, edit, revise, and proofread technical data for use in articles, talking points, presentations, research products, and other WWP materials.
• Support research data quality efforts including evaluating datasets for completeness and accuracy and combining and structuring data for analysis.
• Prioritize projects and assignments to meet organizational deadlines and priorities.
• Collaborate with the Mission Data & Insights Impact Evaluation team and other departments to gather and interpret complex data.
• Serve as an internal resource and subject matter expert regarding statistical best practices and analyses.
• 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 duties as assigned.

• Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative, team‑oriented environment.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills, particularly in communicating research findings and data to broad audiences.
• Strong analytical skills, including expertise in data analysis.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment in a timely and well‑organized manner while maintaining a strong attention to detail.
• Ability to compile, organize, and synthesize information obtained through research into coherent and professional summaries and narratives.
• Proficiency conducting research using electronic and print reference materials.
• Demonstrated record of initiative, critical thinking, problem solving, and adaptability.
• Ability to manage several projects simultaneously and under the pressure of deadlines.
• Comfortable working independently and also willing to seek feedback and input from others.
• Familiarity with veterans’ issues, veteran service organizations, and/or nonprofits.
• High proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office suite of applications:
  Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• High energy level, self‑starter, and willingness 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.

Four years of research experience including designing studies and analyzing data.

Four years of experience composing manuscripts for publication.

• Two years of experience working with SAS.
• Two years of experience working in a nonprofit organization.

Required:

Bachelor’s…