Research Assistant

Insight Policy Research | REMOTE

About Job

Insight Policy Research (Insight), a growing, dynamic, policy research organization, has an immediate opening for an entry-level Research Assistant. We are a well-established small business, having provided nationally recognized research and evaluation services to federal, state, and private sector clients since 2001. Our work addresses issues affecting at-risk and vulnerable populations. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, we conduct research in the areas of education, health, nutrition, family support services, and data improvement. For further information and information about our work and corporate culture, please visit our website at

Responsibilities

• Provide basic research and administrative support on range of Insight projects employing varying methodologies, working across content areas on a diverse range of tasks
• Support data collection activities, including survey administration, cognitive interviews, in-depth interviews, site visits, focus groups, coding qualitative data, and background research
• Conduct literature searches and reviews
• May contribute to manipulating statistical data, including importing and inputting datasets, maintaining databases, recoding variables, populating presentation and report templates, and reviewing data tables
• Provide logistical or content-related support for expert panels, advisory groups, and company events (e.g., brown bags, conference support)
• May participate in portions of the contract proposal process under supervision
• May support project management by taking notes at project meetings, contributing to client reports, monitoring project schedules, or other tasks
• Perform activities under supervision of senior staff
  

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in social science or other relevant field; 0–1 year of experience
  

Qualifications

• Strong writing, communication, and organizational skills; ability to summarize or synthesize information for different audiences and purposes
• Flexibility to handle multiple tasks and work on multiple projects
• Excellent attention to detail
• Desire and ability to work as part of a research team
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively to coordinate completion of projects and tasks
• Experience using word processing, spreadsheet, and/or database applications
• Interest in policy research focused on vulnerable populations