Research Analyst

The Position

The National Women’s Law Center seeks a Research Analyst to work on quantitative and qualitative research focusing on one or more of the Center’s program areas: workplace justice, education, reproductive rights and health, income security, and child care, as well as cross-cutting initiatives. The Research Analyst should have experience conducting research in one or more of these areas, or a related issue, such as gender or racial justice, and be able to quickly assess existing research gaps and develop and lead new research projects with a high level of organization and attention to detail.

This is a full-time, exempt position of 37.5 hours per week.

The Organization

The National Women’s Law Center fights for gender justice—in the courts, in public policy, and in our society—working across the issues that are central to the lives of women and girls.

We use the law in all its forms to change culture and drive solutions to the gender inequity that shapes our society and to break down the barriers that harm all of us—especially women of color, LGBTQ people, and low-income women and families.

For more than 50 years, we have been on the leading edge of every major legal and policy victory for women. Find out more at NWLC.org.

Responsibilities

• Work with NWLC program team partners to assess existing research gaps, update prior analyses, and develop and execute new quantitative and qualitative research projects that further the work and mission of the Center.

• Lead independent and collaborative research projects with the Research and program teams.
• Code and analyze large datasets from a variety of government and other sources using Excel and Stata.
• Draft and fact check written products for publication, including reports, fact sheets, blog posts, and other written materials.
• Respond to internal and external technical research assistance requests.
• Review and fact check other research team members’ research projects.
• Work with marketing and communications team to develop social media content, press releases, and other communications for research projects.

Qualifications

A candidate must possess:

• A minimum of bachelor’s degree in public policy, economics, statistics, or related field.

• Strong quantitative research skills and experience with large datasets, microdata analysis, and statistical software.

• Experience conducting research in one or more of the following areas: gender justice, racial justice, reproductive rights and health, workplace justice, education, income security, child care, LGBTQ+ equality, or a related issue.

• Excellent oral and written communications skills, including the ability to communicate complex research findings clearly and effectively to laypersons.
• Experience analyzing Census, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or other government datasets.

• Training and experience with microdata analysis using Stata.  

• High level of organization and ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines.

• Commitment to and experience working on gender and racial equity and centering communities of color in their approach to work.

Additional preferred skills and knowledge:

• Ability to work independently but also collaboratively in a team-based environment.
• Ability to approach research questions creatively.  
• Familiarity with survey design methods and mixed-methods research approaches.

Key Relationships

The Research Analyst reports to the Director of Research. In addition to collaborating with members of the Research Team, the Research Analyst will work closely with members of NWLC’s program and Marketing and Communications teams.

Compensation & Benefits

A salary within the range of $85,490-91,052 will be provided to the successful candidate with 0-4 years of experience, consistent with the National Women’s Law Center’s compensation framework.

The Center offers a comprehensive benefits package, and four weeks of annual vacation.

NWLC is a non-profit organization whose headquarters and staff are based in Washington, D.C. at our new office at 1350 Eye Street N.W.  This role is based in D.C. and will be eligible for some telework while also being expected to work in person on a regular basis. The successful candidate will need to live in or relocated to the DMV (broadly defined as DC, Maryland, or Virigina).

Classification

NWLC recognizes a staff bargaining unit, NWLC United, affiliated with the Nonprofit Professional Employees Union/IFPTE Local 70, a union for non-profit workers. This position is included in NWLC’s bargaining unit. Specific employment terms are subject to collective bargaining.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit a resume and a cover letter outlining how your professional background is a good fit for this position. Resumes should include exact start and end dates (month and year) of employment, as well as the average number of hours worked per week in each job. Applications accepted until position is filled.

The National Women’s Law Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek applications from people with disabilities; people of all genders, gender identities and sexual orientations; people of color; and veterans. 

Research indicates members of marginalized groups tend to underestimate their qualifications and apply only if they are a 100% match. If you are passionate about NWLC’s mission and think you have what it takes to be successful in this role, even if you don’t check all the boxes, please apply. We’d appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

Reasonable Accommodations

If you require reasonable accommodations during any part of the hiring process, please email NWLCHR@nwlc.org.