Data Analyst

NOTE:  If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact Ocean Associates at 703-388-9548 to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.  

Ocean Associates, Inc. is seeking a part-time Data Analyst (economist/social science) to support the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Coastal Resilience and Fisheries Management investments. OAI is a Virginia corporation established in 2003 that provides consulting and technical services to the U.S. government, non-governmental organizations, international organizations, and the private sector. We specialize in scientific program and project management, strategic planning, professional and technical services, and stakeholder engagement, supporting government contracts. 

Duties:

• Performing policy analyses, potentially including benefit-cost analyses.
• Implementing quantitative and/or qualitative research approaches.
• Developing and implementing surveys and interviews using standard and innovative social science techniques.
• Performing program evaluation using standard and innovative quantitative and/or qualitative methods and techniques.
• Preparing written reports, memoranda, spreadsheet models, and presentations for both technical and lay-audiences.
• Developing and maintaining spreadsheets of analyses and providing written summaries of analyses performed.

Start Date: Late September to early October.

Location: Work will be performed remotely..

Salary and Benefits: This is a part-time position with benefits. Salary: $40.00 to $45.00 per hour. In case of a catastrophic event, weekend work may be required. 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s degree in a field such as Economics, Social Science or Policy Analysis with application in a climate, environmental, or natural resource context (fisheries, coastal and ocean management, resilience, climate, etc.) or a Master's degree in an environmental field such as Environmental Science, Fisheries, Coastal Management with a history of applying economic and social science techniques within these fields.  Minimum of 2 years total relevant experience. Those with a Ph.D. are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Ability to conduct both quantitative and qualitative technical analyses.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to clearly communicate analyses and findings to various stakeholders in non-technical language, including senior government officials.
• Ability to work and meet deadlines in a collaborative team environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office Applications (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, and TEAMS) and the similar Google Suite or products.

Only qualified applicants that meet minimum experience or background requirements stated above need apply. 

Resumes must include the following:

• Cover letter that briefly describes how you meet the required and preferred qualifications listed.
• Work history up to 10 years.
• Education.
• Previous experience or training in same or similar position with the same or similar requirements.
• Three professional references.

If you are interested in being considered for this position, please apply through our ADP WEB PORTAL, link located at top right of this page.  

When applying for this position you will be asked to upload your resume at the end of this online application.

• Include your name in the document file name.
• Upload your resume in readable, not scanned, PDF or Word format (PDF is preferred).   

Ocean Associates Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable federal or state law. 

OAI is a government contractor and is required by law to invite applicants to self-identify their race, gender, national origin, disability status and veteran status. OAI is required to use the information it collects as part of its future affirmative action efforts in hiring. The information is collected anonymously by computer and is not connected to your application. You will see a place to check certain boxes in OAI's online application. Even though the information is anonymous, self-identification is voluntary. You can always check the box that says you decline to self-identify. 

 Note:  If you are not selected, your materials may be retained for present or future opportunities. We may use your resume in bidding on a project and if we are awarded the work, we will contact you before seeking further applicants. If you do not wish us to retain or use your resume to seek work for you, please let us know in the "Notes" section on the second page of the online application.