Research Associate, Military Analytics

WHO WE ARE: At Fors Marsh, we take on issues that matter. We are a team of researchers, advisors, and communicators working together to shape the systems that shape our lives. We look at human behavior from all angles to design targeted solutions that influence decision-making and move people to action. We are committed to the problem, not just the project, and we are intentional about taking on work and forming partnerships that balance purpose, people, planet, and profit. We are a certified B Corporation, a Just employer, and a 2019-2024 Top Workplace. We hold ourselves accountable to the values that have always defined us. And those values drive us to be the best possible versions of ourselves-for each other, our communities, our clients, and the world.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR: Fors Marsh is seeking an intelligent and motivated research associate to work as part of our Military Analytics research team. Our Military Analytics team bridges the gap between traditional social science and data science, leveraging innovative analytic tools for research committed to improving the health and well-being of Service members and DoD personnel. Specifically, this position is a research role supporting our suicide prevention portfolio, including quantitative analytic efforts, data visualization, policy review, and report writing. This job is best suited for someone who enjoys integrating and analyzing data, working with public-facing documents, is comfortable working with sensitive topics, and enjoys working collaboratively with team members and clients.

Responsibilities include:
• Supporting all aspects of the research process, including literature searches, analysis planning, data cleaning, data analysis and interpretation, and reporting.
• Writing and reviewing written reports and professional briefings that summarize research findings to non-technical and technical audiences.
• Collaborate on data visualizations and other formats to present complex ideas to diverse audiences.
• Work under tight deadlines to fulfill client requests.
• Communicating with individuals at various government agencies and policy offices to understand their informational needs and gain access to data sources.
• Assisting a team of data and social scientists to collect and explore, aggregate, analyze quantitative and qualitative data sets through a variety of techniques.
• Upholding the highest standards of quality control for yourself and others.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in social science, statistics, public health, economics, or a related field.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Ability to work effectively independently, and as a team member.
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