Research Analyst, Vera Louisiana

The role

The Research Analyst will support quantitative and qualitative research projects related to jail population reduction and carceral impact in Louisiana. This role involves data collection, analysis, report drafting, and administrative support.

What you will do

• Support in-person data collection under the supervision of senior research staff
• Clean, code, and manage data, codebooks, instruments, or other research materials
• Support quantitative and/or qualitative analysis of data and write up of methods and results
• Field rapid response data requests from team members and external partners
• Conduct background research and compile materials including literature reviews
• Prepare, format, and draft portions of reports, slide decks, and factsheets
• Prepare data visualizations for reports and other products
• Support planning, preparing for, and taking notes at meetings, calls, and conferences
• Manage and respond to emails from external partners
• Schedule and facilitate meetings

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree social science, statistics, or computer science + up to 3 years of relevant experience
• In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree, applicable work or life experience may be considered
• Experience in quantitative research
• Coding experience for data analysis
• Ability to synthesize complex literature and share findings from existing research
• Skilled in writing findings from research in a manner that is easily understood by the general public
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and careful attention to detail
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom, Slack, and Asana or other cloud-based management software

Nice to have

• Experience using mixed methods research in applied settings
• Experience creating data visualizations or infographics
• Lived experience as a person directly impacted by the criminal legal system
• A demonstrated commitment to racial justice, equity, and inclusion
• Deep understanding of the New Orleans and/or Louisiana carceral system
• Coding experience preferably in R
• Spanish language proficiency

Benefits

• merit pay
• generous paid time off
• comprehensive health insurance plan
• student loan repayment benefits
• professional development training opportunities
• up to $2,000 annual for education costs and fees relevant to Vera work
• employer-funded retirement plan
• flexible time

Before you apply

• Applicants are asked preliminary questions about logistics, interest and qualifications
• Selected candidates may be required to provide additional details via a phone screen/form
• Some searches may explore scenarios during the interview process and/or an assessment

About the company

Vera works to advance justice, particularly racial justice. In New Orleans, Vera works in partnership with local justice system leaders and community organizations to end unnecessary detention and improve the delivery of justice.