What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Analyst position at USPS OIG?
Are you a good writer and do you love research?
The
USPS OIG
is seeking a highly qualified applicant to fill a
Research Analyst
position in our
Research & Insights Solution Center (RISC)
, located in
Arlington, VA
.
Bring your skills and voice to our team
About The RISC Team
Our unit conducts innovative research and analysis on economic, business, strategy, operational, and public policy issues affecting the Postal Service. Please view our white papers at Reports | Office of Inspector General OIG ). Look for RISC or RARC (before 2019) in the report name.
Position Duties & Responsibilities
The successful candidate will help gather and analyze qualitative and quantitative data related to postal issues, plan and conduct studies, organize and speak at events related to research topics, and write analytical reports and other materials about the postal industry, especially concerning the Postal Service's customers, products, strategies, regulatory environment, and business opportunities. Additional duties the Research Analyst will be responsible for:
- Conduct primary and secondary research and conduct data analysis on a wide range of postal issues.
- Apply public policy analysis, market research methods, quantitative techniques, data analysis and qualitative research to develop public white papers or other written materials in compliance with the Council of Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE Blue Book Standards for Inspection and Evaluation.
- Present research findings in public forums, conducts meetings with internal leadership, the Postal Service and other external stakeholders to discuss project plans and outcomes.
- Prepare and organize presentations and events that engage internal and external stakeholders and lead to the expression of new ideas.
- Contributes to the creation of diverse content formats, in addition to traditional white papers, for presenting research findings and reaching a wider audience. Formats may include digital stories, podcasts, and presentations at internal/external online and in-person events (e.g., webinars and expert panels).
Position Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
- At least three (3) years of professional experience in planning and conducting research using both qualitative and quantitative methods, including data analysis, to develop public-facing reports.
How You Will Be Evaluated
Applicants are evaluated based on the four (4) evaluation factors below. Ensure your resume and application clearly address each of the factors listed. If an evaluation factor is not addressed, you will receive a zero (0) for that factor and will be deemed ineligible.
- Knowledge of public policy, business, or economic issues.
- Demonstrated experience in planning and conducting research using both qualitative and quantitative methods, and producing public-facing analytical reports, white papers, or other written materials that are clear, rigorous, and accessible to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative data to identify systemic or procedural issues, develop findings and recommendations that inform decision-making or public understanding.
- Ability to communicate ideas clearly and concisely to external stakeholders, including through presentations at public forums or conferences.
How to Apply
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Salary : $80,000 - $120,000
