Research Analyst, Washington, DC, US ID#15872 (Security Clearance required)

Company: Cherokee Nation Businesses
Location: Washington
Posted on: December 5, 2019

Job Description:

Research Analyst, Washington, DC, US ID#15872 ****MUST HAVE CURRENT SECRET CLEARANCE**** Cherokee Nation Mission Solutions (CNMS) is committed to delivering innovative solutions to solve its clients--- toughest problems, whether it be in the next state or around the world. CNMS utilizes the most qualified teams to support each client---s mission, providing responsive, strategic and innovative paths forward. CNMS makes it a priority to build personal, business relationships with each client and to consistently go above and beyond their expectations. http://cherokeenationbusinesses.com/federalSolutions/Pages/busUnits.aspx SUMMARY Implementation of Office of Management Budget (OMB) and Congressional recommendations to improve program evaluations, R/PPR has an immediate need for one individual to serve on a long-term basis as a research analyst. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Manage and execute monitoring and evaluation projects, including stakeholder engagement, evaluation design, data collection, data analysis, data visualization, and report development. Travel to conduct fieldwork associated with monitoring and evaluation projects, including training of local partners, supervision of data collection, and other tasks. Assist government staff with development and review of contracting documents for the procurement of research and evaluation services. Communicate with colleagues, management, and other contacts outside the Department to gather and analyze information about public diplomacy programs; Write reports, letters, presentations, public diplomacy performance measurement and evaluation strategies, and other documents with recommendations for management policies and activities; Disseminate public diplomacy evaluation and performance findings, recommendations and strategies to Department senior officials, other decision-makers and key stakeholders, OMB, National Safety Council, Congress, Government Accountability Office, and Department of Defense. Regularly present evaluation results to public diplomacy practitioners, academics, and other interested parties through both formal and informal presentations; Curate existing research from both United States Government (USG) and non-USG sources; Provide consultation to public diplomacy practitioners on how to design, manage, and use evaluations to inform and improve programs that advance foreign policy objectives; Develop and conduct training modules and courses for Foreign Service Institute, and other formal instructional opportunities, for public diplomacy practitioners on how to design and use evaluations; Liaise with other evaluation professionals in the public, Non- governmental Organization/Foundation, and academic sectors; Work with other Department of State evaluation units, including Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, --Bureau of-- International Information Programs, posts, and regional bureau public diplomacy offices; Assist with budgeting, scheduling, and other planning tasks for the work unit. EDUCATON AND EXPERIENCE A Bachelor---s Degree is required; a Master---s Degree is preferred. Training should reflect training in qualitative or quantitative research methods. Five or more years--- experience designing and managing program evaluations and/or monitoring systems are required; Experience collecting qualitative or quantitative data in foreign countries , including selecting, training or supervising local research teams; overseeing translation of instruments, protocols, and other research materials; and administering instruments in English (or other language, as necessary); Exceptional communication skills, with fluency in communicating user-centric design processes; Ability to work on complex projects within a multidisciplinary team; Demonstrated curiosity in continued learning and growth on the job; Openness to critique (including from other disciplines), curiosity to learn from a spectrum of perspectives, and experience or strong interest in collaborating closely with others; Strong ability to focus on and understand the needs of clients, as well as build and maintain strong working relationships; Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the Secret level; Experience with performance monitoring for large-scale initiatives or for organizational-wide objectives, including developing performance indicators, establishing data collection business processes, creating data management practices; and creating monitoring reports;-- Experience with Stata, R, or comparable statistical analysis software; Familiarity with data visualization software such as Tableau or Gephi; Experience managing complex projects involving multiple stakeholders, with milestones occurring over one to two years; Experience drafting statements of work or proposals responding to requests for research projects; Experience with traditional program evaluation methods, including but not limited to: focus group facilitation, content analysis, textual analysis, and network analysis, as well as familiarity with non-traditional techniques such as participatory evaluation, process mapping, and visual data analysis; Experience conducting research on one or more of the following topics: development, education, media, nation branding, strategic communication, trust, public opinion, women---s empowerment, or youth; Experience working with a major development research organization or on programs funded by major international development funders (e.g., United States Agency for International Development (USAID), The Department for International Development (DFID), World Bank) is a plus. WORK ENVIRONMENT --Controlled climate office environment. With $400 million in annual revenue, 20% growth per year, approximately 950+ active contracts serving 60+ government agencies in 25 countries, 47 states, 2 territories and 2000+ employees, Cherokee Nation Businesses--- (CNB) group of Federal Contracting Section 8(a) companies is well positioned to deliver expertise needed to solve complex technical issues. Federal Solutions provides an array of services for 12 of the 15 cabinet-level departments and agencies --- from applications and data services to cybersecurity and national defense. Why consider Cherokee Nation and our Federal Solutions business? Here are some great resources highlighting what we do and compelling reasons for joining our team! http://cherokeenationbusinesses.com/Pages/home.aspx http://cherokeenationbusinesses.com/careers/Pages/home.aspx http://cherokeenationbusinesses.com/federalSolutions/Pages/overview.aspx We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, gender identity and sexual orientation. If you---d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please copy and paste the links to the following two sites: EEO Statement - EEO Poster If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may email ---CNB.Compliance@cn-bus.com--- for assistance. This email address is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the application process or status. For Pay Transparency Non Discrimination provision, please copy and paste the following link: Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision We maintain an Affirmative Action Plan for the purpose of proactively seeking employment and advancement for qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Upon request, we will schedule time to make our Affirmative Action Plan accessible. If you are interested, please submit a written request with the email subject line: 2018 Request to View Affirmative Action Plan to the Compliance Administrator at ---CNB.Compliance@cn-bus.com--- This email box is not for resumes or follow up on job applications. Please use the job description document to copy and paste necessary information into the job description

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