Research Analyst

99426BR

Campus: Downtown Phoenix

Research Analyst

Job Description

ASU’s American Indian Policy Institute (AIPI) located at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law and Center for Indian Education (CIE) in the School of Social Transformation are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented research analyst knowledgeable of American Indian education policy and the rule-making process of the Federal Government, Tribal Governments and Federal Agencies such as, but not limited to, the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Bureau of Indian Education (BIE), and the National Congress of American Indians. The policy analyst will conduct research and track policymaking at the Federal and State of Arizona government levels. The candidate is expected to participate in creating quarterly legislative updates and draft policy and research briefs, explainers, blogs, and articles on targeted issues relevant to American Indian communities. This position will have a high technical and complex involvement, requiring a degree of responsibility and judgment, highly specialized skills, or technical knowledge. The Research Analyst will report directly to the Senior Research Analyst. 

Job Family

Research & Laboratory

Department Name

College Of Law

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

VP Code

VP/EXEC VICE PROV DPC

Grant Funded Position

This is not a grant funded position and is not contingent on future grant funding.

Salary Range

$50,000 – $63,000 per year; DOE

Essential Duties

The successful candidate will be responsible for and have duties in the following areas:

• Coordinates and conducts archival and online research for special management, policy, and research activities.
• Coordinates the development of data for special management, policy studies, and/or research activities.
• Analyzes data and information and assists in writing proposals, research progress, and other reports.
• Makes recommendations to management, public/private sector representatives, and external constituencies in coordination with directors.
• Maintains current knowledge of government policy decisions.
• Collects, analyzes, and interprets data such as election results and public opinion surveys; report on findings, recommendations, and conclusions.
• Interprets and analyzes policies, public issues, legislation, and/or the operations of governments, businesses, and organizations.
• Write drafts of legislative proposals and prepare speeches, correspondence, and policy papers.
• Work with AIPI Executive Director and CIE Director to establish policy and research priorities.
• Analyzes developments in the industry; remains current regarding significant developments and/or initiatives occurring.
• Utilizes micro-computer programs, such as Excel, Access, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides, Google Surveys, and Qualtrics.
• Establishes a resource network in the community, the nation, and the international arena to identify and cultivate partners.
• Performs independent studies, internet, and library searches on relevant subjects.
• Physical presence at the workplace is an essential function of this position.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support the goals of the department.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field AND three years of experience in research, information analysis or program evaluation; OR, Master’s degree in a related field AND one year of experience in research, information analysis or program evaluation; OR, Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Desired Qualifications

• A minimum of three (3) years of experience working on American Indian policy and/or with American Indian/Alaska Native tribal governments or communities.
• Experience in policy analysis, policy recommendation preparation, and research methods for legislative proposals and preparing speeches, correspondence, and policy papers.
• Experience in conducting research and writing reports on American Indian issues.
• Demonstrated interest and experience in relevant policy work; excellent legal and policy writing skills.
• Experience in facilitating research partnerships and working with people at various levels and sectors, e.g., tribal representatives, program directors, state and federal officials, consultants, etc.
• Experience serving on advisory committees in various capacities.
• Demonstrated knowledge of tribal, state and federal agencies related to the research funding process and regulations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of statistical tools.
• Evidence of effective communication
• Experience in preparing and summarizing data for management reports and policy decisions.
• Experience in understanding broad issues.
• Experience in identifying and conducting in-depth research, analysis, and writing on American Indian education policy.
• Experience in applying advanced knowledge of the principles, practices, and methods of internet-based research.
• Experience in writing, interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience in taking direction and working independently, taking the initiative within areas of responsibility, as well as providing leadership and direction while working in a team-oriented environment.
• Experience in adjusting to changing priorities and growing responsibilities.

Working Environment

• Ability to clearly communicate to perform essential functions.
• Regular use of standard office equipment including, but not limited to: computer workstation/laptop (keyboard, monitor, mouse).
• Activities are also frequently performed in a virtual (Zoom) environment.
• Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting and required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk moderate distances to perform work—frequent bending, reaching, lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 25 pounds.

Department Statement

The Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University is one of the nation’s preeminent law schools, focused on offering students a personalized legal education. Ranked No. 1 in Arizona since 2010 and No. 32 nationally by U.S. News & World Report, ASU Law offers students the opportunity to tailor their education, to match externships to their interests and career services resources to help land their ideal jobs. Additionally, ASU Law’s LEED Gold-certified building in downtown Phoenix is steps away from Arizona’s legal, political and economic heart. For more information, visit law.asu.edu .

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Instructions to Apply

Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.

Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.

ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.

Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

IMPORTANT NOTE: What is the meaning of “equivalent combination” in the minimum qualifications? It means one year of higher education or 24 credit hours, is equal to one year of experience. For example, a four year Bachelor’s degree is equal to four years of experience.