Data and Policy Analyst - Writer/Coordinator

At Acumen, LLC / The SPHERE Institute, Data and Policy Analysts provide analytical support for research and consulting projects for government and private clients, primarily in the area of health policy. This position is responsible for managing and analyzing data, researching and interpreting policy, and communicating findings to multiple audiences.

Data and Policy Analysts perform a wide array of functions as part of the research process. Those applicants interested in focusing on writing/coordinating will help create and report descriptive statistics, conduct literature searches, independent research and summarize findings, coordinate project activities and communications among diverse groups of internal and external clients and team members, interpret study specifications, research findings and quantitative analyses for relevant audiences, prepare project reports, memos, presentations and proposals, deliver technical assistance and presenting findings to clients, and perform other duties as assigned.

As we review your materials, we are looking for candidates who best exemplify the following qualifications:

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative, public policy, or related field or equivalent relevant experience
• Prior work experience is not necessary
• Good quantitative analytical skills
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Good organizational skills and strong attention to detail
• Familiar with one or more of the following technical competencies: statistics programming, policy writing, research methods documentation, or project management
• Able to demonstrate initiative, critical thinking, and problem-solving
• Able to work in a team-oriented environment
• Able to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated aptitude and enthusiasm for learning

Qualifications Desired

• Demonstrates an interest in health and social policy

Any application without a cover letter will not be considered. Transcripts and writing samples are not required, however highly preferred and may be requested. We are excited to review your application and look forward to seeing how you may best contribute to our work.

The salary range for this position is $50,000- $110,000.

Please note, this position is available in our Burlingame, CA office. Project teams are comprised of employees who work across all of our offices. Please apply to the office location you would most prefer to work from. Applying to multiple offices for the same role will not increase your likelihood of moving forward in the hiring process.

Please upload all documents requested in the application. We are excited to review your application and look forward to seeing how you can contribute to our mission!