WHO WE ARE: At Fors Marsh, we take on issues that matter. We are a team of researchers, advisors, and communicators working together to shape the systems that shape people's lives. We look at human behavior from all angles to design targeted solutions that influence decision-making and move people to action. We are committed to the problem, not just the project, and we are intentional about taking on work and forming partnerships that balance purpose, people, planet, and profit. We are a certified B Corporation, a Just employer, and a 2019–2024 Top Workplace awardee. We hold ourselves accountable to the values that have always defined us, and those values drive us to be the best possible versions of ourselves—for each other, our communities, our clients, and the world. WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR: The Fors Marsh Program Evaluation and Policy Analysis (PEPA) practice is seeking an experienced, intelligent, and motivated Research Analyst to contribute to evaluation projects in emergency preparedness, public safety, elections, and economic opportunity and mobility topic areas. This individual will work collaboratively with research teams, collect and analyze data, summarize findings, and support federal clients, including the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Responsibilities include: + Thinking creatively to help emergency preparedness clients answer the questions, “did this work”, “will this work”, and “how can it work better”. + Contributing to the design, execution, and interpretation of research across a variety of quantitative and qualitative methodologies. + Prepare written products research reports, presentation decks, and other project deliverables summarizing research methods, findings, and implications. + Providing client account management to understand needs, manage expectations, and build long-term relationships. + Managing and analyzing large datasets to create products like statistical outputs, data visualizations, and/or written descriptions of findings. + Providing quality checks on client deliverables. + Balance roles and responsibilities across multiple concurrent projects. + Work as part of a team on a day-to-day basis in a fast-paced environment. Qualifications: + Bachelor's degree in Economics, Public Administration, Political Science, Sociology, Statistics, or other social science field. + At least one to three years of experience contributing to research and evaluation projects. + Proficiency with at least one statistical analysis software package (e.g., STATA, R, Python, SPSS). + Experience and strong proficiency using MS Excel for data management and analysis. + Demonstration of strong verbal and written communications skills. + Meticulous attention to detail. + Applicants may be subject to a low-level government security investigation and must meet eligibility criteria for access to sensitive information. + Must be a U.S. Citizen and consent to a full background check due to our federal contract requirements. Preferred Qualifications: + Graduate degree in Economics, Public Administration, Political Science, Sociology, Statistics, or other social science field. + Experience conducting survey studies, including the development of sampling plans, survey instruments, and analytic approaches. + Data science experience, including proficiency with machine learning and/or R modules (e.g., Shiny, Tidyverse). + Experience with qualitative data analysis software (e.g., NVivo) preferred. + Experience developing data visualization dashboards (e.g., Tableau, Power BI). We Offer: Our benefits typically meet or exceed our competitors' packages. What ways are we unique? + Ability to make an impact on people's lives, both internal and external to the organization. + Top-tier health, dental, vision, and long and short-term disability coverage all covered at 100% for employee coverage. + Remote work. + Our company culture, which values balance and allows each employee to take leave as they require it to balance the responsibilities of both their work and home lives without worrying about depleting their available leave hours. + We provide a floating holiday bank so you can celebrate the days you value. + Generous matching retirement contributions and no vesting period starting the third month of employment. + Dedicated training and development budgets to expand your expertise and grow your skillset. + You can volunteer your way with paid time off. + You can participate in Fors Marsh staff-led affinity groups. + Our employees receive product and service discounts through the certified B Corp network. Salary: $57,000-63,000 FM Career Map: Research Analyst II Location: Remote, United States Residents only EOE: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.