Job Description

Department Summary


The California Policy Lab generates research insights for government impact. Through hands-on partnerships with government agencies, CPL performs rigorous research across issue silos and builds the data infrastructure necessary to improve programs and policies that millions of Californians rely on every day. CPL's UCLA site is a dynamic and growing organization with nearly 20 full-time employees, half a dozen graduate student researchers, and numerous faculty affiliates.

Position Summary

The California Policy Lab is seeking a Research Manager (RM) with research management experience and interest in topics related to homelessness and homeless services. The Research Manager will contribute to our organization's proven track record of bridging the gap between academic researchers and government policymakers in Los Angeles, and at the state level in California. Our team works closely with policymakers and people with lived experience of homelessness to develop our research agenda, and we leverage unparalleled access to administrative microdata to help inform solutions to homelessness. CPL Research Managers are senior members of our research teams. They serve as project managers and relationship managers and are the day-to-day lead on CPL research projects. They work closely with government partners and academic research leads to keep projects moving forward. They are responsible for managing all aspects of our engagement, including developing and managing relationships with government partners; representing CPL at events and to external stakeholders; coordinating with data analysts; implementing rigorous research designs, including randomized control trials (RCTs) and quasi-experimental studies; drafting reports and presentations; drafting grant applications; and developing other policy-relevant deliverables. Working closely with CPL's leadership team, the Research Manager will be the day-to-day lead on a portfolio of CPL projects and will work closely with government partners and other stakeholders related to CPL's research. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in leading project teams and maintaining relationships with diverse stakeholders, alongside an interest in developing expertise on policy issues related to CPL's research. We seek applicants who are confident translating research to a general audience, and who would be comfortable developing and carrying out joint research agendas with CPL partners.

Salary & Compensation


*UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.

Qualifications

• Two years Relevant experience, experience gained in school counts towards this requirement (Required)

• Demonstrated experience in managing client relationships, managing projects independently, meeting project timelines, and communicating with internal and external stakeholders in a productive and time (Required)

• Experience working for local, state of federal government (Preferred)

• Three to five years Post-baccalaureate experience (Preferred)

• Experience working in an academic or think-tank environment (Preferred)

• Experience with qualitative research methods (Preferred)

• Substantive knowledge or experience with homelessness research of public policy (Preferred)

• Experience supervising people (Preferred)

• Experience analyzing data in Stata, R or Python (Preferred)

• Ability to take initiative and manage projects with minimal supervision, including strong time management skills and ability to meet tight deadlines (Required)

• Attention to detail and ability to organize and document workflow (Required)

• Strong initiative and a resourceful approach to problem-solving (Required)

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including exceptional writing and presentation skills (Required)

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team (Required)

• Ability to work discreetly with sensitive and confidential data (Required)

• Substantive knowledge of quantitative research methods and causal inference (Preferred)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

• Bachelor's Degree in public policy, economics, political science, public health, education, business administration, or other social science or vocational fields (Required) Or

• Equivalent experience/training

• Master's Degree (Preferred)

Special Conditions for Employment

• Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.

• Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.

Schedule


9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Union/Policy Covered


99-Policy Covered

Complete Position Description

About University of California Los Angeles

Why work at UCLA? Benefits:UCLA offers a comprehensive benefits package, including an average of three weeks' vacation per year; an average of 12 days per year sick leave; 13 paid holidays per year; health, dental and optical benefits; life insurance; disability insurance; the University of California Retirement Plan with 5 year vesting and various voluntary UC Savings Plans. There are also special programs and privileges available, such as accessibility to cultural and recreational programs, athletic events, and the University Credit Union. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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