Research and Analytics Associate
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Thank you for your interest in the Research and Analytics Associate position in New Work Exploration. At this time the application window has closed as we have received a strong number of applications. We are now beginning the review the spirit of transparency and respect for your time we want to share that should we need to reopen the posting well issue a new announcement.
Summary
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation is one of the nations largest independent foundations. The Foundation supports creative people effective institutions and influential networks building a more just verdant and peaceful world. We work on a fewbig betsthat strive toward transformative change in areas of profound concern including the existential threats ofclimate change the challenges ofcriminal justicereform revitalizinglocal newsin the U.S. and corruption inNigeria.
In addition we maintainenduring commitmentsin our hometownChicago where we invest in people places and partnerships to build a more inclusive Chicago and injournalism and media where we invest in more just and inclusive news and narratives.
We also make awards to extraordinarily creative individuals through theMacArthur Fellowsprogram and for solutions to critical problems of our time through100&Change.
For more information please visit our website at .
The New Work Exploration team is responsible for researching developing and proposing new areas of grantmaking and ways of working for the Foundation. With direction from the Board and Foundation leadership we source ideas internally and externally; explore them through research convening consultation and grantmaking; develop initial strategic frameworks; and propose forms these ideas could take whether short-term initiatives or longer-term programs. We collaborate with teams across the Foundation in pursuit of these goals. The Research & Analytics Associate supports the Foundations efforts to identify and assess emerging areas for philanthropic investment.
This person is a collaborative design thinker who will work closely with the Project Management Associate and the Program Development Officers in a dynamic environment analyzing and synthesizing quantitative and qualitative data to uncover actionable insights to help inform the development of new program strategies. This role is responsible for coordinating research activities managing data analytics data visualization tasks and projects and supporting internal ideation and learning processes to support the identification definition and case making for new areas of work. The ideal candidate combines strong project management and organizational skills with a passion for evidence-based equity-centered social impact.
This role is time-limited for an initial period of 5 years with the possibility of an extension.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Research & Analytics
Design and execute approaches to gather and organize data and research findings related to emerging issue areas using primary and secondary research methods
Help commission and synthesize field scans literature reviews stakeholder input and benchmarking studies
Support quantitative and qualitative data analysis tasks such as survey development interview guide development coding interviews cleaning datasets and producing charts or dashboards to present findings
Support the identification and research about key leaders across a broad range of emerging and established fields track social media website and publications of key institutions individuals and programs and provide summaries and updates on relevant issues
Stakeholder Engagement & Coordination
Facilitate communication and knowledge sharing with external researchers grantees and field experts to ensure timely delivery of insights
Help to coordinate convenings workshops or feedback loops that supports adaptive learning and iteration and share learning across teams or with external audiences
Support coordination among cross-functional teams consultants and external partners for knowledge gathering and management for each priority area of new work exploration
Data Visualization & Insights
Support the visualization of data and information in the form of memos slide decks and reports to communicate progress internally and externally and/or aid decision makers by offering key insights and evidence to support sense-making about future strategic directions
Collaborate with colleagues in Evaluation and Learning to track progress against exploratory learning goals and evaluation frameworks
Management & Organization
Effectively manage timelines deliverables and logistics for research projects
In partnership with the Project Management Associate and Program Development Officers maintain internal knowledge repositories including databases of contacts and experts to ensure insights are accessible and well-documented
Support the director and administrator to estimate and monitor budgets and reporting requirements related to research activities
Learning & Growth Mindset
Self-confident with humility diplomatic and collegial with high professional standards and good judgment
Curious and with a demonstrated interest in learning about a broad range of social issues public policy collaboration and philanthropic approaches
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
Lead special projects such as managing time-limited project teams or working groups or to support particular cross-Foundation projects that may arise
Attend webinars meetings and conferences as requested and provide written notes and feedback
Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in public policy social sciences nonprofit management social sector consulting research methods or a related field
3 years of relevant experience in project management research administration or analytics support preferably in consulting client-serving business philanthropy nonprofits or public administration
Excellent research skills and a well-developed ability to find review synthesize evaluate and translate qualitative research findings into relevant insights
Ability to outline and manage research and writing projects and collaborate with staff at all levels in cross-functional teams
Self-starter detail-oriented with strong organizational skills who can manage multiple tasks work independently and with a team to adapt and respond quickly to opportunities
Ability to present information graphically and creatively
Excellent verbal and written communications skills to produce memos briefs and share insights
Familiar with and excited to learn and use research tools to lead qualitative and quantitative data analysis (e.g. Excel Tableau ArcGIS NVivo Qualtrics Airtable)
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite; experience or ability to learn and use tools like Asana or Power B
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting short-term research or learning initiatives within think tanks academia think tanks or nonprofits
Ability to translate multiple sources of data into clear actionable insights
Familiarity with grantmaking and knowledge management tools
Collaborative adaptable and committed to equity-driven work
The position is hybrid and based in Chicago Illinois.
Annual salary for this role will start at $89500. We offer a generous total compensation package that emphasizes both base salary and a comprehensive benefits package to support your life health and well-being.
Physical Requirements and Work Environment
The work environment is an office setting. Intermittent physical activities will include bending reaching sitting and moving around the office during working hours. Requests for reasonable accommodations will be considered to enable a person with disabilities to perform the job. Reasonable accommodations are also available during the interview process.
Thank you for your interest in the Research and Analytics Associate position in New Work Exploration. At this time the application window has closed as we have received a strong number of applications. We are now beginning the review the spirit of transparency and respect for your time we want to share that should we need to reopen the posting well issue a new announcement.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
