Center Associate Job at George Washington University
Posting Details
I. DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
Job Description Summary:
The GW Regulatory Studies Center’s mission is to improve regulatory policy through research, education, and outreach. In collaboration with a network of scholars, we provide objective, high quality yet accessible academic research and programs on regulatory policy, analysis, and process.
The Center Associate will undertake policy research activities under the supervision of the Center’s Director and other GW faculty. The role responsibilities include undertaking short- and long-term research projects related to regulatory issues, examining regulatory practices and specific policies, and writing regulatory policy analyses. The Center Associate will conduct both guided and independent research projects, exercise judgment on policy priorities, and analyze regulatory policies from an economic perspective. The Center Associate will author and co-author policy commentaries, white papers, articles, and public interest comments submitted to federal regulatory agencies.
Duties:
- Examines federal agency docket materials to assess the potential costs and benefits of regulations, and clearly analyzes the tradeoffs, unintended consequences, disparate impacts, and economic effects of proposed and final regulations.
- Authors and co-authors written research products, including research articles, reports, policy commentaries, scholarly articles, and public comments. Navigates publication processes in peer-reviewed journals and presents research at academic and other relevant conferences.
Contributes to Reg Stats databases and webpages, identifying new information to add to these programs as necessary. Tracks regulatory agency activity using federal websites and creates databases, tables, charts, graphs, and infographics to accurately represent regulatory trends and regulatory reform efforts. Clearly communicates these findings to a broad audience of academics, Hill staffers, federal government policy makers, and think tanks.
Attends relevant functions and grows an independent network of policy scholars and researchers. Promotes the Regulatory Studies Center brand and research at off-site events.
Independently manages research tasks and coordinates with other researchers to contribute toward advancing multiple projects, prioritizing and communicating to assure both quality and timely progress.
- Independently and in collaboration analyzes individual regulations, regulatory processes, and regulatory reforms through an economic lens with a focus on the public interest and effect of regulations on consumers. Performs data collection, data analysis, and literature reviews to identify useful tools for measuring regulatory impacts in various industry sectors. Conducts statistical research and applies state-of-the-art methods to study patterns or trends in regulation and track regulatory impacts.
- Performs other work related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
Minimum Qualifications:
Qualified candidates will hold a BA/BS in a related discipline. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position.
Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
- A master’s degree in public policy, economics, law, political science, or a related field. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position.
- 1+ years of relevant experience in policy analysis and research methods, including data analytics, economics, statistics, & legal analysis.
Exceptional writing skills and attention to detail.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Self-starter who is able to work independently on assigned tasks.
Typical Hiring Range
Commensurate with Experience. How is pay for new employees determined at GW?
II. POSITION INFORMATION
Campus Location:
Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
College/School/Department:
Columbian College of Arts & Sciences (CCAS)
Family
Research and Labs
Sub-Family
Centers/Institutes
Stream
Individual Contributor
Level
Level 1
Full-Time/Part-Time:
Full-Time
Hours Per Week:
40
Work Schedule:
Mon-Fri, 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Will this job require the employee to work on site?
No
Employee Onsite Status
Hybrid
Telework:
Required Background Check
Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status.
A writing sample of <1000 words: Examples include research summary, policy brief, executive summary, research memo, short policy article, excerpt of an academic paper.
A writing sample of <1000 words: Examples include research summary, policy brief, executive summary, research memo, short policy article, excerpt of an academic paper.
Internal Applicants Only?
No
Posting Number:
R001738
Job Open Date:
10/26/2022
Job Close Date:
If temporary, grant funded or limited term appointment, position funded until:
10/26/2022
Background Screening
Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.
EEO Statement:
The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
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