Analyst

Abt Associates
Bethesda or Cambridge - United States
S: Competitive

Organization Overview
The Social and Economic Policy Division helps guide development of the nation's prominent policies and programs. Our contributions—at all government levels—have resulted in better programs on housing, community revitalization, education, workforce development, income security, food assistance, and in support of children, youth, and disadvantaged families. Our clients include the Departments of Housing and Urban Development, Education, Health and Human Services, Labor, Veterans Affairs, and the Food and Nutrition Service, among others.

Opportunity

Abt Associates seeks an Analyst in the Social and Economic Policy division. Job responsibilities include:

Applies general and specialized knowledge of principles, concepts and business operations in the field(s) of specialization. Using independent judgment and discretion applies standard and non-standard quantitative and/or qualitative methods and techniques.
Participates in the contract proposal process by assisting with the first draft or by independently completing modifications for moderately complex portions of the process. Coordinates and compiles data and backup materials to ensure fulfillment and compliance to standards. Trains and assists less experienced staff and troubleshoot questions and problems.
Applies knowledge of resources to review professional journals and publications to extract and summarize relevant information for proposals and research projects. Uses internet-based search techniques to expand knowledge of subject matter, resources and available tools and summarizes findings for review.
Exercises initiative to refer complex non-routine matters. Coordinates information for review to ensure adherence to schedule, plans, goals and budgets. Independently analyzes issues to reconcile and resolve problems. Applies knowledge and experience of general operations, systems, and project procedures and in depth knowledge of subject matter.
Under indirect to general supervision, collaborates with clients by telephone or in person to survey, solicit or collect information or to direct interviews. Implements procedures for data collection, manipulation and analysis during all project phases. May participate in the establishment of new or revised systems, policies or methods.
Applies knowledge of intermediate level computer-based word processing, applications, spreadsheets and database applications. May apply statistical programming applications such as SAS, SPSS or other specialized applications. May validate data and/or perform statistical modeling and forecasting and trend analysis using creative judgment on assignments of moderate complexity.
Develops charts, graphs and presentations applying intermediate level application skills. May assist on high impact and complex projects. May manage project components, delegating and reviewing work for accuracy, and quality.
Keeps abreast of trends and developments in related fields. 9. May represent company at to professional association meetings, recruitment gatherings and in-house events.

Skills Prerequisites

Technical and task management skills required. Strong writing ability.

Minimum Qualifications

BA/BS with 3 - 5 years of experience OR MA/MBA (Entry Level) OR the equivalent combination of education and experience.

This position can be located in either our Bethesda or Cambridge location.

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