Please see the job listing below. If you have any questions, please feel
free to contact me.
Erik
Erik Beecroft
Methodologist
Virginia Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission
<http://jlarc.virginia.gov/>
804-502-0603 (c) 804-371-4592 (o)
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*Methodologist—starting salary **$120,000 to $150,000+** with upward
potential*
*Job role*
As the Chief Methodologist at the Virginia General Assembly’s research and
oversight agency, JLARC, you will consult and advise research teams on
technical aspects of research, ensuring rigor, objectivity, and quality.
You will meticulously review the research design and analysis approach for
5 to 8 major research projects each year. You will periodically do complex
quantitative analyses yourself and guide analysts doing complex analysis of
their own. You will interact regularly with all JLARC analysts, providing
one-on-one and group training to enhance their research skills. As a member
of JLARC's internal quality assurance team, you will help ensure our
findings are well supported by evidence and that analysis results are
accurately interpreted.
*Primary job responsibilities*
· Consult and advise study teams on research design, ensuring the
most appropriate quantitative and qualitative methodologies are used;
· Serve as a member of JLARC’s internal quality assurance team,
reviewing progress at multiple points in every study;
· Conduct complex quantitative analyses using appropriate
statistical software;
· Review survey design, develop sampling plans, and advise on
survey administration;
· Train and coach JLARC analysts as needed to strengthen their
research skills; and
· Conduct quick turnaround, complex reviews of fiscal or racial
impacts of proposed legislation during the legislative session.
*Required *
· Advanced degree in research methods, economics, public policy,
program evaluation, statistics, data science, or other quantitative social
science discipline;
· At least five years of applied research experience in a
policy-related area;
· Superior technical competence in research design, statistical
modeling, and causal inference;
· Experience with survey design, sampling, and administration;
· Expert-level data analysis and data management skills, including
working with very large data sets;
· Expert-level knowledge of statistical analysis software such as
Stata or SAS; and
· Highly effective interpersonal skills.
*Preferred*
· 10+ years experience in similar or identical role; and
· Experience mentoring and training less experienced researchers.
*About JLARC*
The Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission (JLARC) is a highly
respected agency that has been providing nonpartisan program evaluation for the
Virginia General Assembly for 50 years. We were recognized in 2020 by the
National Legislative Program Evaluation Society for our organizational
excellence. You can learn about our agency and the impact we have had
improving state government on our website.
JLARC’s success is based on a highly collegial and supportive work
environment that prioritizes teamwork. Our core values are integrity,
rigor, objectivity, and nonpartisanship. Our skilled staff are driven by
our mission to serve the public interest by making government work better.
*What we offer*
· Starting salary range of $105,000 to $130,000 (negotiable for
very highly qualified applicants), with opportunities for future salary
increases for strong performance;
· Good work-life balance, including teleworking two days per week
when work demands permit; and
· Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, paid
holidays, leave, and retirement plan.
*Location*
Richmond, Virginia, the state capital, is known for its beautiful
neighborhoods, arts scene, outdoor recreation opportunities, and
outstanding dining and breweries. VCU, a major research university and
health system, is located downtown. The Blue Ridge mountains, beautiful
beaches, and the nation’s capital are each within a two-hour drive.
*To apply*
Send a cover letter and resume to [log in to unmask] and state
“Methodologist” in the subject line.
JLARC is a*n equal opportunity employer.* The position will remain open
until filled.
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From: Polmeth ListServ Moderator <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Wed, Apr 24, 2024 at 10:23 PM
Subject: Re: Can I post a job on the PolMeth listserv?
To: Erik Beecroft <[log in to unmask]>
Hi Erik!
Thanks for reaching out!
We are happy to post this job listing on Polmeth listserv. Unfortunately,
the listserv cannot process attachments, and all email requests will be
sent out as they are. Please edit your email to include everything you
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Hope this helps!
Regards,
Cecilia
On Wed, Apr 24, 2024 at 10:15 AM Erik Beecroft <[log in to unmask]>
wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I work for JLARC, a small state agency in Richmond Virginia that does
> public policy program evaluation for the state legislature, analogous to
> what GAO does for Congress.
>
> We are looking for a quantitative Ph.D. for the role of Chief
> Methodologist. That is currently my role but I am retiring.
>
> One of my colleagues mentioned the PolMeth listserv and thought it would
> be a good place to post our job listing. Is there a way for me to post it
> to the PolMeth listserv? I am not a member.
>
> I have attached the job listing, but you can also see it on our website at
> https://jlarc.virginia.gov/04-employment-methodologist.asp
>
> Note the website says the starting salary is $105,000 to $130,000, but
> this week we increased the starting range to $120,000 - $150,000, as shown
> in the attached pdf.
>
> Erik
>
> Erik Beecroft
> Methodologist
> Virginia Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission
> <http://jlarc.virginia.gov/>
> 804-502-0603 (c) 804-371-4592 (o)
> [log in to unmask]
>
>
>
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