Senior Research Analyst

RSCH DATA ANL 3 (006257)

UCPath Position ID: MI-DPT118800-JC6257-PD237157

Position Description History/Status

Approved Date:

3/6/2025 7:58:04 PM

Date Last Edited:

3/6/2025 7:58:01 PM

Last Action Effective Date:

Organization Details

Business Unit (Location):

LACMP

Organization Code:

1180O

Organization:

LUSKIN SCHOOL OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Division Code:

1181D

Division:

SCHOOL OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Department:

118800 - LATINO POLICY & POLITICS (LPPI)

Position Details

UCPath Position Number:

MI-DPT118800-JC6257-PD237157

Position Description ID

237157

UC Payroll Title:

RSCH DATA ANL 3 (006257)

Business Title:

Senior Research Analyst

Personnel Program

Professional and Support Staff (PSS)

Salary Grade:

Grade 23

Job Code FLSA:

Exempt

Union Code (Collective Bargaining Unit):

99: Non-Represented (PPSM)

Employee Relations Code:

E: All Others - Not Confidential

Employee Class (Appt Type):

2 - Staff: Career

Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)

1

SUPERVISION

UCPath Reports to Position Number:

40844330

Reports to Payroll Title:

RSCH DATA ANL 3

UCPath Department Head Position Number:

40054603

Department Head Payroll Title:

ASSOC PROF-AY

GENERAL SUPERVISION - Indicates that the incumbent develops procedures for performance of variety of duties; or performs complex duties within established policy guidelines.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Directors of Research, the Senior Research Analyst supports LPPI's research programs and operations. This includes assisting with the development, management, and execution of LPPI's research portfolios, data collection and analysis, research dissemination, and fostering relationships with academic, practitioner, and policy experts. The incumbent will also support faculty affiliates in translating their peer-reviewed research into policy-friendly formats. In addition, the Senior Research Analyst will manage research analysts, supervise LPPI student fellows, and co-facilitate research training to develop their skills.

The Senior Research Analyst operates with high autonomy, working closely with the Directors of Research and other LPPI staff to drive research projects and identify partnership opportunities. Success is measured by the amplification of LPPI's research, successful management of extramural grants, and integration of research into evidence-based policymaking. The role includes co-developing and guiding research design and methodology in alignment with their expertise, contributing to funding proposals, and ensuring the quality of data collection and research protocols.

The UCLA Latino Policy & Politics Institute (LPPI) seeks dynamic research professionals to serve as our Sr. Research Analysts.  LPPI champions nonpartisan, evidence-based domestic policy solutions that improve the economic, political, and social landscape for Latinos and other communities of color in states and localities across the U.S. LPPI leverages UCLA’s cross-disciplinary strengths to create an enterprise-wide home for Latino social policy with expertise in over a dozen issue areas including civil rights, criminal justice, educational equity, health access, housing, and voting and civic participation. LPPI fosters innovative research, leverages policy-relevant expertise, drives civic engagement, and nurtures a leadership pipeline to propel viable policy reforms that expand opportunity for all Americans.

General Management

Assists (DR) in recruiting, training, and managing GSRs and student employees capable of translating academic-focused publications and presentations into materials more accessible to a wider audience. Responsible for supervision, professional development, and evaluation of student researchers, including prioritizing and assigning work to meet LPPI’s research goals. Approves timesheets.  Work with DR and Faculty Director(s) to regularly engage LPPI affiliated faculty in research activities and programs. Organize, plan, and release the production of LPPI reports, affiliated faculty policy briefs, & other publications following appropriate guidelines and research procedures.  Manages interaction with Mobilization, Communications, and DR to ensure outreach and accurate information is shared.

25%

Research Support

Support and/or lead preparation of funding proposals. Leads and manages research design and methodology with multiple uses and audiences in mind. This includes executing analytical work on:

qualitative research, including surveys, interviews, and focus groups; data acquisition, organization, entry, and processing/cleaning; quantitative and qualitative data analysis using statistical software, database management, and use of data sets; develop documentation for data analysis, including process, replication requirements, & detailed codebooks; leads in preparation of human subjects’ applications when needed; & production of high-quality data visualizations, charts, tables, and spreadsheets. Supervise students to promote efficiency and cohesiveness between projects; train data collectors.

50%

External Relations

Collaborates on external event content creation, including public-facing events, webinars, and policy briefings, as needed. Lead and engage with external stakeholders, such as vendors, community partners and funders. Develop strategy with DR to effectively advance research to outside stakeholders.

25%

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Performs other duties as assigned.

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Complies with all policies and standards.

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Complies with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Principles of Community.

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This position description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree

Bachelor’s degree in good academic standing from an accredited college or university

Required

And

Master's Degree

Master’s or equivalent in public policy, political science, economics, sociology, urban planning, public health, statistics, law or a related field with demonstrated ability to direct large-scale rese

Preferred

Interpersonal skills and ability to maintain cooperative relationships and ongoing communications with persons of diverse social, educational, and cultural backgrounds.

Required

Demonstrate working knowledge of social science research. Demonstrate ability to blend technical knowledge and expertise with excellent verbal/writing skills and the ability to communicate complex information to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Required

Leadership record which demonstrates a collaborative leadership style of large research center at a research university or similarly situated institution.

Required

Plan and manage the production of several publications and various communications projects from first draft to camera-ready copy, including design, methodology, data collection, analysis, peer review, and publication.

Required

Highly organized with strong skills in using project management tools to compile information in the most efficient and informative, manage project tasks, and track progress and information.

Required

Strong interpersonal skills to establish and maintain professional, effective working relationships with academic leaders, university administrators, faculty, staff, students, LPPI board members, prospective funders, and all affiliated partners to advance departmental goals and meet its objectives.

Required

Take direction and work independently with minimal direction, making independent decisions, establishing priorities, and following through on assignments.

Required

Conduct periodic projects evaluation and review for quality control and strategic planning purposes.

Required

Demonstrate exceptional abilities at writing, reporting and copy editing. This includes the ability to write concise, logical, grammatically correct documents and materials for academic and public consumption.

Required

Demonstrate ability to efficiently operate computers and utilize qualitative and/or quantitative software.

Required

Demonstrate ability to extract data, merge different data sets, read and review syntax for coding of large data sets and perform statistical analyses of large datasets and databases.

Required

Superior analytical skills to develop new methods of operation and resolve issues in a timely manner.

Required

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.

COVID and Flu Vaccinations: The position is subject to providing evidence of inoculation.

LOCATION AND PHYSICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, MENTAL (PEM) REQUIREMENTS

Environment and Work Location Information

Environment Type:

Non-Clinical Setting

Location Setting:

Campus

Location:

Luskin School of Public Affairs - LPPI

Standing/Walking

X

Sitting

X

Bending/Stooping

X

Squatting/Kneeling

X

Climbing

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 0-25 lbs

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 26-50 lbs

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull over 50 lbs

X

Physical requirements other

X

Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes

X

Loud noise levels

X

Marked changes in humidity or temperature

X

Microwave/Radiation

X

Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment

X

Exposures other

X

Sustained attention and concentration

X

X

Complex problem solving/reasoning

X

X

Ability to organize & prioritize

X

X

Communication skills

X

X

Numerical Skills

X

X

Mental demands other

X

X

Classification 3:  Position in which exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues is not part of the position description. The normal routine task involves no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues and the employee can decline to perform tasks which involve a perceived risk without retribution.