Research Assistant

MEF Associates is a well-established social policy research organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals, children, and families through rigorous research and high-quality technical assistance. The Research Assistant role involves contributing to various research, evaluation, and technical assistance projects, focusing on qualitative and quantitative research related to social policies. Responsibilities Conducting literature reviews Assisting with field research including the development of protocols, organizing meetings and site visits, note taking, and preparing transcripts and/or summaries Contributing to reports, proposals, and presentations Manipulating data and assisting in conducting data analysis using MS Excel and/or statistical packages (e.g., Stata, R) Assisting with the design and implementation of surveys and focus groups Contributing to the company website, marketing, and proposal development Other duties as assigned Skills BA/BS in a social science or a related field with an exemplary academic record Demonstrated excellence in writing and verbal communication Effective project management skills and experience with ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities in deadline-focused, team-oriented environment Commitment to details and accuracy Relationship-driven, effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with others in a respectful way Experience in qualitative or quantitative research and documentation, with preference for public or social policy Fluency in Spanish, written and verbal is preferred Familiarity with supporting research in an academic field (such as a professor or senior researcher) Working knowledge of statistical or qualitative software package (e.g., Stata, R, SAS, NVivo, Dedoose) Benefits Comprehensive benefits Company Overview MEF Associates is a public policy research firm that offers social policy evaluation and training in various areas, such as child welfare. It was founded in 2009, and is headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is