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Research Associate, Threat Reduction

Dexis
Location
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Dexis Professional Services
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Minimum BA in a relevant field (National Security, International Relations, International Development, etc.) plus one year of relevant work experience
  • Experience working on applied research and project monitoring and evaluation for donor-funded projects
  • Understanding of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) principles
  • Familiarity with manual or software-based qualitative analysis techniques
  • Familiarity with survey development and analysis
  • Quantitative analysis capabilities, including developing findings from large amounts of data in Excel
Nice to have
  • Master’s degree in a relevant field preferred
  • Active Secret clearance
  • Three years of professional experience
  • Quantitative and qualitative research experience
  • Experience with data visualization tools
What the job really is

The Research Associate will support the Department of State’s Bureau of Arms Control and Nonproliferation by evaluating the FIRST program, which promotes the safe use of small modular nuclear reactors abroad. Daily tasks include data collection, conducting qualitative research, managing qualitative data, and drafting reports. The role also involves collaborating with stakeholders and developing data visualizations and customized indicators for program assessment.

Benefits
  • Healthcare insurance
  • Other staff welfare benefits and perks
Things to weigh
  • Position is contingent upon award
  • Evaluation is for a fixed term of 12 months with a specific start date
  • No salary listed
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