Policy Research Analyst

Overview
The Research Analyst, as part of SRI International’s Center for Innovation Strategy and Policy (CISP), will contribute to innovation policy research, analysis, and evaluations for a diverse range of clients, based out of our Arlington, VA location (Remote work due to COVID)

CISP helps organizations, regions, and countries achieve long-term economic and social impact through effective investments in science, technology, and innovation. Our team conducts research, analysis, program evaluation, and strategic planning for private and public-sector clients around the world. We collaborate with our partners and clients in the following areas:

• Innovation Ecosystem and Workforce Development
• Innovation Strategy and Training
• Complex Program Evaluation
• Science and Technology Program Support
• Advanced Analytics in R&D Analysis

Responsibilities

The Research Analyst will work across all these areas and will:

• Work on multiple simultaneous projects, independently and under the direction of project leaders.
• Apply a variety of analytic methods to explore and assess diverse and complex data sets.
• Manage and conduct routine analysis, table and output creation, and quality control for client analytic and publication needs.
• Produce pieces of well-written high-quality reports and presentations for clients in collaboration with team members.
• Occasionally travel domestically and internationally (when conditions permit).

Qualifications
1–5 years of work experience in policy issues related to science, engineering, competitiveness, innovation, technology development, program evaluation and/or economic development.

U.S. Citizenship is required due to government contract requirements.
Research experience involving quantitative methods including programming and statistical.

Knowledge of software applications such as Excel and programming languages such as R and Python desirable.
Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in public policy or other policy-oriented field in the social sciences.