Cost Analyst/Associate
Job ID: 7086317
Sector: Nonprofit
Company Name: MDRC
Field of Interest: Public Policy Analysis
Job Function: Research/Analysis
Location(s): New York, New York, 10016, United States
Posted: August 11, 2010
Entry Level: No
Job Type: Full-Time
Degree Desired: Master's: MPA, MPP, MPM, etc.
Level of Experience: Mid-Career
Required Travel: 0-10%
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Contact Person: Human Resource Department
Email Address: jobs@mdrc.org
Fax: 2125328453
Job Description
MDRC is seeking a Cost Analyst/Associate to join our public policy research organization and be part of multidisciplinary teams developing evaluation research on current social policy issues. In addition to answering the question of what programs work, MDRC addresses questions of: At what cost? And how do costs compare to program benefits? To do this, MDRC conducts various types of cost analyses of many of its programs, including benefit-cost and cost-effectiveness analyses.
The Cost Analyst/Associate will work on several projects aimed at improving programs and policies that affect the poor. The projects evaluate new approaches to problems relating to: public education; low-income children, families, and communities; and low-wage workers and people with serious barriers to employment.
The position is based in MDRC’s New York office and will require some travel. Some on-the-job training is provided; salary and title contingent upon experience.
Responsibilities:
The main responsibilities of the Cost Analyst/Associate are:
* Design the benefit-cost and cost-effectiveness analysis plan for multiple projects
* Collect cost data — this may include such activities as conducting interviews with program staff and acquiring fiscal and other records
* Estimate the average costs for sample members participating in programs, as well as the cost for control group members
* Estimate the benefits to sample members for participating in programs
* Determine the cost-effectiveness of study interventions
* Contribute to research reports
Job Requirements
* Ph.D. or master’s degree (or BA/BS with a minimum of four years of relevant experience) in economics, public policy, or related quantitative social science
* Experience conducting benefit-cost and/or other types of cost studies
* Knowledge of and experience with quantitative research design and analytic methods
* Advanced experience with Excel is preferred
* Excellent written and oral communication skills
To apply:
For consideration, mail, fax, or email your cover letter, resume, and writing sample to:
Human Resource Department
[0102-51] Cost Analyst/Associate
MDRC
16 East 34th Street, 19th Floor
New York, NY 10016
Fax: (212) 532-8453
Email: jobs@mdrc.org
Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.
MDRC is a nationally recognized and highly respected public policy research organization. We are dedicated to learning what works to improve the well-being of low-income families and children, and increasing the effectiveness of public policies and programs. Established in 1974, MDRC has provided rigorous, nonpartisan, reliable evaluations of key interventions and policies. MDRC is organized into five policy areas: Welfare and Barriers to Employment, Families and Children, K-12 Education, Youth and Post-Secondary Education, and Low-Wage Workers and Communities each headed by substantive experts and supported by a management team. With a strong belief in careful analysis and oversight, MDRC brings together funders, policymakers, program operators, public interest groups, and researchers to build social policy initiatives of significance to both government and practitioners. As a research/management assistant, you will have the unusual opportunity to work as part of multi-disciplinary teams on current social policy issues in a dynamic and challenging environment.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, MDRC strongly encourages minorities, women, people with disabilities, and veterans to apply. Legal work authorization required.
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Contact Person: Human Resource Department
Email Address: jobs@mdrc.org
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