[ES_JOBS_NET] Research Assistant - Division of Health and Environment, Cambridge, MA or Rockville, MD

[Christine Wiedinmyer]

Research Assistant - Division of Health and Environment 

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Organization Overview

 

The Division of Health and Environment (DHE) is a trusted advisor to our
clients in providing innovative, evidence-driven solutions that contribute
to a healthier environment and the health and safety of individuals,
families, and communities. We are market leaders in providing policy and
regulatory support; advancing public health and clinical epidemiology;
providing environmental science, natural resource management, and ecosystem
restoration; shaping healthcare policy and health services delivery;
responding to mental health and substance use disorders; and studying the
criminal justice system. The underpinning of our work is a
research-to-practice framework, through which we engage in activities from
research to program implementation. DHE provides a dynamic and collaborative
work environment to our employees that fosters professional growth and
promotes a culture of innovation, thought leadership, technical excellence,
and collaboration.

Opportunity

 

Abt Associates seeks a qualified Research Assistant to support the Division
of Health and Environment in working with clients to address environmental
and resource policy challenges. Our services include economic analysis,
cost-benefit analysis, risk assessments, environmental modeling, regulatory
and voluntary program support, and IT solutions. Our clients include the
Environmental Protection Agency, Army Corps of Engineers, National Oceanic
and Atmospheric Administration, the Department of Transportation, and other
Federal and state agencies.

 
The RA will most likely be based in Cambridge, MA or Rockville, MD, and will
working closely with a multi-disciplinary project team of economists,
engineers, and environmental scientists. The candidate will be conducting
research encompassing one or more of the following topics: water resource
management; drinking water public health regulations, air pollution
management regulations and programs, climate change, oil and gas pipeline
safety, and hazardous material transportation. Experience with federal
environmental policy and regluatory analysis is highly desirable but not
required.
            
Key Roles and Responsibilities

 

.        Assists experienced professionals in a variety of research and
analysis tasks by independently collecting, compiling, checking and
analyzing data using standard practices and techniques in the field(s) of
specialization

.        May perform computer modeling, simulation or simple forecasting
using standard software packages

.        Applies specialized quantitative and/or qualitative analysis
techniques and methods

.        Works on assignments that are simple to moderately complex under
direct supervision

.        Contributes to portions of large, moderately complex projects
and/or proposals; may assist with the coordination of multiple, routine to
moderately complex portions of projects and/or proposals

.        Applies general and specific knowledge of principles and concepts
in the field(s) of specialization. Using independent judgment and
discretion, applies standard quantitative and/or qualitative methods and
techniques. Applies methods, procedures and systems to manage research data
and carry out tasks related to various portions of the overall project. May
train less experienced staff and troubleshoots simple to moderately complex
problems involving coordination

.        May participate in the contract proposal process by independently
completing tasks relating to simple or moderately complex portions of the
process

.        Reviews professional journals and publications to extract and
summarize relevant information for proposals and research projects. Uses
internet-based search techniques to expand knowledge of subject matter and
summarizes findings for review

.        Adheres to accuracy and quality standards to implement policies,
procedures, and systems to maintain records and carry out discrete portions
of large studies and projects. May monitor and verify budgetary and cost
data related to on-going projects. Exercises initiative to refer non-routine
problems or questions to the proper channel for resolution. Coordinates
information for review to ensure adherence to schedules, plans, goals and
budgets. Independently analyzes moderately complex issues and resolves
routine problems applying knowledge of procedures and subject matter

.        Provides administrative support to support the project team:
including assisting in the coordination of presentations, meetings and
conferences. Applying common knowledge of business needs, exercises judgment
and discretion to ensure the availability of resources, proper sequencing of
events and activities

.        Implements standard and non-standard procedures for data
collection, manipulation and preliminary analysis. Under direct supervision,
may collaborate with clients by telephone or in person to survey, solicit or
collect information

.        Applies knowledge of basic to intermediate level computer-based
word processing, presentation, spreadsheets and database applications. As
required by business area, may learn and apply statistical programming
applications such as SAS, SPSS or other specialized applications. May
validate data and/or perform statistical modeling and forecasting

.        Keeps abreast of trends and developments in related fields.
Receives formal and informal training to enhance technical and/or system
application skills or quantitative/qualitative analysis skills

.        May accompany more senior staff to professional association
meetings, recruitment gatherings and in-house events

 

Preferred Skills / Prerequisites

 

.        Requires direct work experience and demonstrated ability to conduct
research, perform quantitative analysis

.        Excellent oral communication, writing, and analytical skills

.        Proficiency using spreadsheet software (Excel) and/or data analysis
software (R, SAS)


Minimum Qualifications

 

.        0 - 1 years of experience with bachelor degree OR the equivalent
combination of education and experience. 

 

Abt Associates is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed
to fostering a diverse workforce. Abt Associates provides market-competitive
salaries and comprehensive employee benefits.

 

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