About this role

The MassINC Policy Center seeks an experienced, dynamic, and self-driven Senior Research Associate to lead our research and policy efforts along the education-to-career continuum. Reporting to the Policy Center Director, the Senior Research Associate will be responsible for developing and leading research projects, presenting research findings, serving on advocacy coalitions to provide subject matter expertise, and preparing public commentary. Strong candidates will have experience producing self-directed policy research and writing on education and workforce issues.

Responsibilities

The Senior Research Associate will be responsible for:

• Developing and leading research projects with both quantitative and qualitative elements. Projects will include a mix of partnerships with academic partners and primary and secondary research produced in-house.
• Presenting research findings in a variety of settings, including public forums and testimony before boards, commissions, and legislative committees.
• Building relationships with funders and other external partners and serving as the Policy Center’s representative on various advocacy coalitions.
• Producing timely analysis and short written pieces for newsletters, blogs, op-eds, and social media.
• Managing interns.
• Collaborating regularly with MassINC staff on public events and other organizational needs.

Experience and Qualifications

A successful candidate will have:

• Experience in public policy research (a minimum of 4 years of experience and advanced degree preferred).
• Strong writing skills.
• Strong quantitative skills.
• The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Compensation, Benefits, and Work Arrangements

The salary range for this position is $90,000 – $100,000. MassINC provides a full suite of benefits including health care with HRA, dental insurance, 401K plus company match, FSA and DCA, unlimited vacation, generous parental leave, and 13 paid holidays throughout the year, among other benefits.

MassINC is currently a hybrid office based in Boston. This role will be expected to be in the office 3 days a week and attend in-person events as necessary.

To apply for this job

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and 3-5 content samples to MassINC COO, Maeve Duggan (mduggan@massinc.org). If possible, content samples should include a variety of examples such as research reports, articles, or links to recorded media/event appearances.

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.

We are committed to advancing equitable access to opportunities and resources at MassINC and across the Commonwealth, and to addressing barriers and structural systems that perpetuate inequity. To achieve this, we encourage robust debate, shaped by a wide range of lived experiences and informed opinions.

At MassINC, we believe that diversity and inclusion is not only critical to our workforce, but to our overall mission and purpose to move the organization, and Massachusetts, forward. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.

About MassINC

MassINC’s mission is to make Massachusetts a place of civic vitality and inclusive economic opportunity by providing residents the nonpartisan research, reporting, analysis, and civic engagement necessary to understand policy choices, inform decision making, and hold the government accountable. Along with our Policy Center, MassINC publishes CommonWealth Beacon and is home to the MassINC Polling Group, a for-profit subsidiary.

The Gateway Cities Innovation Institute at the MassINC Policy Center was established in 2012 to strengthen connections across communities and help Gateway City leaders develop and advance a shared policy agenda.