Senior Policy Analyst

University of New Hampshire, United States

Updated: 2 months ago
Location: Durham, PENNSYLVANIA
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Position Details
Summary


Operating Title Senior Policy Analyst
Long Classification Title Research Scientist II
Campus Location Durham
Department UNH Carsey School
Summary of Position
The Senior Policy Analyst supports The Carsey School of Public Policy at the University of New Hampshire in its research activities. Specifically, this position collaborates with the team, outside consultants, and partners to conduct and/or translate research relevant to policymakers, practitioners, and advocates at both state and national levels.
This position utilizes large, nationally-representative datasets for tracking social trends over time, making comparisons between places and demographic groups, and assessing the impact of new or potential policies. Develops new qualitative and quantitative research instruments; locates, cleans, and structures sources of administrative data for analysis; and undertakes complex data matching efforts. Research will be collaborative, but the position regularly engages in self-directed, independent activities around the design, organization, diagnostics, and presentation of research.
Serves as the primary contact for questions related to specific projects and their related data, including for external stakeholders and project staff. Internally, this position requires coordination with the team for conducting immediate and long-term research, and regularly provides guidance to project staff, graduate students, and undergraduate students as required.
Acceptable minimum level of education Master's
Acceptable minimum years of experience 3-5 years
Additional Job Information
The position summary offers a general description of duties and skills. Interested applicants may wish to know that the current funded project mix includes a major applied research project related to early care and education and substantial evaluation activities related to social service interventions for low income families.
Posting Number PS4342FY24
Other minimum qualifications
  • Master’s degree in public policy, economics, sociology, or related field
  • Three to five years of related experience
  • Excellent research, analytical, and written communication skills
  • Experience with statistical packages, including Stata
  • Strong data management skills
Additional Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with and writing for a policy audience and presenting data in a variety of graphic formats, including Tableau, would be beneficial.
Salary Information
Salary is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement, tuition, and paid time off.
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.usnh.edu/postings/58952
Percent Time Information (FTE) 1.00
Grade 21
EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.
Institution Information
The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.
 
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Posting Details


Posting Date 01/31/2024
Open Until Filled Yes
Closing Date
Posting Open to Internal Candidates Only? No
Interested Internal Candidates Exist? No
Job Category Salaried Staff (Exempt)
Appointment Type Grant Funded
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