Policy Research Analyst
Job Details
Business Unit Description
AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, with a membership of nearly 38 million that helps people turn their goals and dreams into 'Real Possibilities' by changing the way America defines aging. With staffed offices in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, AARP works to strengthen communities and promote the issues that matter most to families such as healthcare security, financial security and personal fulfillment. AARP also advocates for individuals in the marketplace by selecting products and services of high quality and value to carry the AARP name. As a trusted source for news and information, AARP produces the world's largest circulation magazine, AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin.
Policy, Research and International Affairs (PRI) serves AARP by leading the development and articulation of AARP's public policies, research and insights on the 50+ and issues that matter to them, importing best global practices, and strengthening AARP's reputation for world class expertise and thought leadership.
Summary
Supports team project activities by helping senior staff to conduct literature reviews and write background analysis.
Responsibilities
AARP offers competitive benefits with a 401K, 100% company funded pension plan, health, dental, vision and life insurance, STD/LTD, paid vacation and sick, and other benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity
AARP is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. AARP does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, with a membership of nearly 38 million that helps people turn their goals and dreams into 'Real Possibilities' by changing the way America defines aging. With staffed offices in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, AARP works to strengthen communities and promote the issues that matter most to families such as healthcare security, financial security and personal fulfillment. AARP also advocates for individuals in the marketplace by selecting products and services of high quality and value to carry the AARP name. As a trusted source for news and information, AARP produces the world's largest circulation magazine, AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin.
Policy, Research and International Affairs (PRI) serves AARP by leading the development and articulation of AARP's public policies, research and insights on the 50+ and issues that matter to them, importing best global practices, and strengthening AARP's reputation for world class expertise and thought leadership.
Summary
Supports team project activities by helping senior staff to conduct literature reviews and write background analysis.
Responsibilities
- Engages with AARP Library, Research Center, and other internal and external resources, as needed, to get relevant information requested by senior staff.
- Under the direction of senior staff, accesses a variety of data sources and uses appropriate methods to prepare and analyze data. Familiarity with statistical software packages such as SAS and SPSS, a plus.
- Assist senior staff with the development of PowerPoint presentations and other materials.
- Supports team's effort to disseminate and publicize reports, findings, and events through the development of tweets, blogs and other methods of communication.
- Supports team efforts through project management activities and tasks, including scheduling, developing timelines and tracking deliverables, taking notes during meetings, following up with key stakeholders, as needed, and other activities.
- Completion of a Bachelor's degree required - Economics, Finance, Statistics, Social Science, or a related discipline preferred. Candidates should have three years or more of job-related experience.
- Excellent writing and verbal communication skills, including the ability to develop social media communications, are required.
- Must be detail-oriented and have strong organizational skills. Some project management experience a plus.
- Proficient in online research, Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Comfortable working in a collaborative environment.
- Interest in financial, economic and consumer protection issues.
AARP offers competitive benefits with a 401K, 100% company funded pension plan, health, dental, vision and life insurance, STD/LTD, paid vacation and sick, and other benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity
AARP is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. AARP does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
Company
AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, social welfare organization with a membership of nearly 38 million. Our aim is to disrupt preconceived notions about aging, turn goals and dreams into Real Possibilities, strengthen communities and fight for the issues that matter most to people 50-plus and their families; such as health care, employment security and retirement planning.
Company info
- Website
- http://www.aarpjobs.com/
- Location
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601 E. St. NW
Washington
DC
20049
US
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