United States Government - Washington, DC
posted 2 months ago
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) is seeking a highly organized and collaborative team player to join our Research and Evaluation Division as a Research Analyst [Planning]. This position is crucial in providing support to the ARC Research and Evaluation team, particularly in assisting the Director of Research and Evaluation with a variety of strategic planning, research, and evaluation assignments that align with ARC's Strategic Investment Plan. The role involves contributing to ARC's 5-year strategic plan, collecting and analyzing data to monitor annual progress toward strategic plan goals and objectives, and managing various planning and research assignments. Additionally, the Research Analyst will assist with a variety of research, data, and evaluation projects that are essential for understanding socioeconomic conditions in Appalachia, analyzing economic development trends, and documenting and evaluating ARC's programmatic investments. The Research and Evaluation team conducts work both internally and externally through commissioned contracts. The information gathered and analyzed is utilized for various purposes, including ARC policy documents, workshops and events, press releases, research reports, evaluation studies, website content, and other venues. This position reports directly to the Division Director and plays a vital role in ensuring that ARC's strategic goals are met through effective research and evaluation practices.