Researcher in Public Policy

Job Summary

Seeking a full-time remote Researcher in Public Policy to support the Beeck Center for Social Impact + Innovation by conducting applied research on public benefits programs and digital government delivery, while collaborating with cross-functional teams and mentoring student analysts.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct applied research on core public benefits programs and digital government delivery challenges
• Collaborate with various teams to develop insights and publications that inform government practices
• Mentor and manage Student Analysts while contributing to iterative feedback processes on research outputs

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of relevant work experience
• 2+ years of experience in conducting and publishing applied research in policy or related fields
• Familiarity with core public benefits programs and technology delivery challenges
• Experience in planning research projects with strong project management skills
• Ability to work independently and produce high-quality results under deadlines