Job Description
The Research Analyst’s role at CSI is to advance CSI’s mission to examine the fiscal impacts of policies and legislation by crafting reports that better inform Oregonians. This includes informative research, data collection, and report construction. This role reports to the Vice President of Policy and Research.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Informative Research & Data Collection: gathering background information and collecting data on the policy topics that the CSI Board of Directors and senior management team prioritize.
- Summarize and communicate the important findings.
- Locate effective sources.
- Use integrative data series such as, BEA, BLS, FRED, LMI Gateway, and IPUMS.
- Amalgamate findings into excel (generate usable databases that properly reflect the data that has been collected).
- Manipulate and interpret the data for the sake of generating information for the reports.
- Track key legislation and ballot initiative and provide analysis to staff and board members.
- Report Construction: writing and summarizing the data collected and translating it into a reader-friendly format for our audiences.
- Generate key findings based off research.
- Translate release findings into social media posts, podcasts, presentations, and press-releases.
- Collaborate with management and other Research Analysts to curate findings.
- Report Engagement:
- Support report release process by communicating with the CSI team.
- Help to sustain the shelf-lives of CSI research by staying up to date on new data and how CSI can re-interpret ideas.
- Be informed about the topics that CSI is researching including sharing articles, bill tracking, google alerts, and title board tracking.
- Stay up-to-date on policy developments in the state of Arizona and nationally.
- Administrative Support:
- Maintain updates in Airtable, Constant Contact, Sharepoint, Donor Perfect, and other software tools.
- Support webinars, events, and fundraising efforts as needed.
- Help in preparation for board meetings and membership meetings as needed.
MUST HAVE:
- Bachelor’s Degree in public policy or economics
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products; especially excel
- Strong writing and research skills
- Strong ability to collaborate and work within teams
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to receive and provide constructive feedback
PREFERRED:
- Experience working with database platforms
- Experience working with IPUMS/BLS data
- Willingness to work flexible hours including occasional evenings
Employment: Full-Time in-person located in Wilsonville, Oregon. We strive to provide a competitive compensation package.
Salary Range: $55,000-70,000 annually depending on experience, negotiable upon interview.
Benefits:
- 401k after one-year of employment; up to 4% match
- United Health Insurance plan coverage- 50% including vision and
dental
- Paid sick leave
- 15 paid vacation days; including majority of holidays and extra days at Thanksgiving and Christmas. Paid sick leave.
- Annual educational and professional development
- Option between childcare, pet care, or elderly care assistance
- Fridays virtual
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About Common Sense Institute (CSI):
Common Sense Institute Oregon (CSI) is a non-partisan research organization dedicated to the protection and promotion of Oregon’s economy. CSI Oregon is at the forefront of important discussions concerning the future of free enterprise in Oregon and aims to have an impact on the issues that matter most to Oregonians.
CSI Oregon’s mission is to examine the fiscal impacts of policies, initiatives, and proposed laws so that Oregonians are educated and informed on issues impacting their lives. CSI Oregon employs rigorous research techniques and dynamic modeling to evaluate the potential impact of these measures on the Oregon economy and individual opportunity.
How to Apply:
If you think you might be a good fit, submit the following application materials in one PDF to info@csinstituteor.org
- Your resume, including your experience in policy.
- A cover letter explaining why you are qualified for this fellowship, why you believe in free enterprise, and what distinguishes you from others.
- A list of references.
Application deadline: July 15, 2024. NO CALLS PLEASE.