HEARD Research Associate

Job Summary

Involves analytical studies on a variety of policies, projects, programs and issues in support of a function, research initiative, program and/or organizational unit, or in research of new or changing systems and programs. Assists in policy and program planning, development, administration, management and implementation; interprets, monitors and analyzes information regarding policies and procedures and provides consultative services to department administrators and other stakeholders.

• Applies professional or research concepts to perform analysis of data and systems pertaining to moderately complex projects, policies, initiatives, processes, and/or functions.
• Gathers and assembles analytical and factual data on assigned problems and issues to prepare reports and/or analyses summarizing information on the assigned issues and commenting on other significance for internal or external constituents.
• Prepares, edits and modifies documents including research reports, manuscripts, presentations and proposals.
• Using subject matter knowledge, collects and prepares information for use in discussions and meetings of internal and external constituents.
• On a project basis, performs analytical studies on a variety of policies, research initiatives, programs and issues.
• Provides a variety of analytical duties in support of a function, research initiative, program and/or organizational unit.
• Participates in administrative/research policy and program project planning and development.
• Provides recommendations and guidelines involving programs/initiatives.
• Coordinates program planning and collaboration with program/project staff.

• Bachelor's degree in a related area and 1+ year of relevant experience; or equivalent experience/training. Working knowledge of common organization- or research-specific and other computer application programs.
• Proficient in communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Proficient in ability to use discretion and maintain all confidentiality.
• Demonstrates ability to use sound judgment in responding to issues and concerns.
• Demonstrates ability to analyze, research, and synthesize large amounts of information with strong attention to detail.
• Proficient in ability to multi-task with demanding time frames.
• Working knowledge of applicable policy analysis techniques.
• Excellent word processing and spreadsheet skills.
• Experience and proficiency in policy research methods.
• Working knowledge and experience with policy research activities, such as outreach, recruitment, interviews, observations, and examination and summary of qualitative or quantitative evidence relevant to policy projects.
• Ability to interface with and work well in a culturally sensitive manner with diverse communities in the context of community-based research.

• Master’s degree in a health care or social scientific field (e.g., MPH, MS, MA).
• Personal, academic, or professional experience around health equity.
• Personal, academic, or professional experience with hospice, palliative care, end-of-life care, or grief.
• Experience working in or conducting research within a healthcare setting or experience and familiarity with healthcare or health policy.
• Experience working in community-engaged research or at a community-based organization.
• Experience with policy research analysis methods and tools, including software programs.
• Experience in academic writing, including drafting and editing manuscripts, white papers, research reports and grant proposals.
• Experience in program evaluation and improvement.
• Identifies as Black/African American/multiracial/Latino/Hispanic/Asian/Native Hawaiian and/or is fluent in Spanish.
• Personal, academic, or professional experience around health equity.