Strategic Research Analyst

2 weeks ago

Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Appalachian Regional Commission Full time
Job Overview

Organization Overview:

The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) serves as a pivotal economic development agency representing the federal government alongside 13 state governments, dedicated to enhancing the well-being of 423 counties throughout the Appalachian Region. ARC's core mission revolves around fostering innovation, building partnerships, and investing resources to enhance community capabilities and stimulate economic growth, ultimately striving for socioeconomic equality with the broader nation.

Position Summary:

ARC is in search of a detail-oriented and collaborative individual to fulfill the role of Research Analyst [Planning] within our Research and Evaluation Division. This position is essential in supporting the Director of Research and Evaluation through a range of strategic planning, research, and evaluation tasks aligned with ARC's Strategic Investment Plan. Responsibilities include assisting with the 5-year strategic plan, gathering and interpreting data to assess annual progress towards strategic objectives, managing diverse planning and research projects, and contributing to various research, data, and evaluation initiatives. The Research and Evaluation team engages in both internal and external work through commissioned contracts to elucidate socioeconomic conditions in Appalachia, analyze economic development patterns, identify geographic areas of need, and evaluate ARC's programmatic investments. The insights generated are utilized for policy documents, workshops, press releases, research reports, evaluation studies, website content, and other communication channels. This role reports directly to the Division Director.

Required Qualifications:

  • Experience and knowledge in community or strategic planning methodologies.
  • Proficient understanding of research methodologies, both quantitative and qualitative, along with familiarity in statistics and social sciences (planning, economics, geography, sociology, etc.).
  • Exceptional writing capabilities tailored for both technical and general audiences.
  • Meticulous attention to detail, outstanding customer service communication skills, and proficiency in various software applications including grants management tools, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Experience collaborating with teams on research and evaluation projects focused on strategic and community planning.
  • Demonstrated public speaking and presentation skills for diverse audiences.
  • Strong knowledge of data collection and analysis. Ability to distill data into actionable research findings for both technical and general audiences.
  • Proven project management experience with the ability to create and adhere to project timelines and deliverables.
  • Core competencies include accountability, adaptability, collaboration, communication, and critical analysis.
  • Ability to excel in a collaborative environment while bringing an energetic and innovative perspective to the work.
  • Bachelor's degree in regional and community planning, economic development, geography, public administration, or related fields.
  • Two to four years of relevant professional experience.
  • Successful completion of a background security review prior to hire.
  • Willingness to travel (~25%). Must possess a valid driver's license if travel is required.

Why Choose ARC?

Comprehensive Benefits: ARC provides a collaborative work atmosphere along with a competitive benefits package that includes health insurance, 401(k), paid time off, commuting subsidies, professional development opportunities, and flexible teleworking arrangements. This position is classified as a hybrid role.

Meaningful Mission: To learn more about our impactful work at ARC, explore our recently released strategic plan, Appalachia Envisioned, which outlines our objectives for the upcoming five years. Our team is committed to fostering innovation, partnerships, and investments in the Appalachian Region to help achieve socioeconomic equality with the nation.

Equal Employment Opportunity:
ARC is an equal opportunity employer and strives to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operations of ARC.

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