Research Manager (7398U) #77569

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About the California Policy Lab The California Policy Lab (CPL) generates research insights for government impact. Through hands-on partnerships with government agencies, CPL performs rigorous research across issue silos and builds the data infrastructure necessary to improve programs and policies that millions of Californians rely on every day. We work on California's most urgent issues, including homelessness, poverty, criminal justice reform, and education inequality. At its Berkeley site, CPL resides as a center within the Institute for Research on Labor and Employment (IRLE).

CPL recognizes the value of having a diverse staff at all levels of the organization. We are looking for equity-minded applicants who represent and understand the diverse racial and ethnic, gender identity, sexual orientation, educational, socioeconomic, cultural, and disability backgrounds present in California. When you join our team, you can expect to be part of an inclusive and equity-focused community.

The First Review Date for this job is: April 24, 2025

OVERVIEW:

The CPL Research Manager serves as a project manager and relationship manager on CPL research projects. Research Managers work closely with government partners and academic research leads to keep projects moving forward. They are responsible for managing critical aspects of our engagements, including developing and managing relationships with government partners; coordinating project teams; helping to prepare reports and presentations; helping to prepare grant applications and reports; and drafting other policy-relevant deliverables. Research Managers manage team meetings, coordinate project permissions, track project deadlines and deliverables, and may coordinate implementation of research designs under PI supervision. Research Managers may also conduct data analyses.

Working closely with CPL's faculty affiliates, the Research Manager is the day-to-day project manager on CPL projects related to the Committee on the Revision of the Penal Code (CRPC) and works closely with the Committee. The ideal Research Manager has demonstrated project management skills, including meeting facilitation, managing project timelines, and communicating with internal and external stakeholders. They have experience using Excel and statistical software, such as Stata, R, or Python. Experience building dashboards and data visualizations using Tableau, PowerBi or similar software is preferred. The Research Manager is able to take initiative and learn new skills quickly. They work well in a team setting and have strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written. Subject area knowledge of the criminal system and/or criminal justice administrative data is strongly preferred. Prior experience managing IRBs and grants and working with Salesforce or similar content management system is also desirable.

The position will be based at our UC Berkeley offices, with the option of working remotely up to two days per week. The position may require some travel to Sacramento to build and maintain relationships with state government partners. The Research Manager will report to Researcher Alissa Skog and will work closely with Research Director Johanna Lacoe and the other CRPC Principal Investigators, Executive Director Evan White, CPL's research affiliates, and CPL's talented research staff. Key responsibilities of the position include:

• Manages relationship with government partner (CRPC). Relationship management consists of regular engagement and client management, troubleshooting issues, coordinating data access for researchers, and being the main point of contact for those partners at CPL.
• Coordinates CRPC project team, sets deadlines and deliverables, drafts meeting agendas and notes, manages IRB applications, and facilitates successful project completion.
• Works with CRPC Principal Investigators and researchers to support implementation of research studies.
• Co-authors reports, analyses, and other publications for partners, the public, and other audiences. Presents findings to partners and may represent CPL at conferences and external meetings.
• Drafts sections of deliverables and grant proposals in concert with leadership and principal investigators and supports grant reporting tasks.
• Conducts data analysis and creates data visualizations under the guidance of principal investigators and government partner.

• Ability to coordinate project team activities, set deadlines and deliverables, and ensure successful completion.
• Ability to manage relationships with government partners, including regular engagement and client management, troubleshooting issues, and being the main point of contact for those partners at CPL.
• Ability to work with CPL faculty affiliates to support implementation of evaluations of public programs, including randomized control trials (RCTs) and quasi-experiments.
• Ability to coordinate the request, transfer, & analysis of data, with supervision.
• Ability to co-author reports, analyses, and other publications for partners, the public, and other audiences.
• Ability to prepare grant proposals in concert with leadership and principal investigators.
• Ability to take initiative and manage projects with minimal supervision, including strong time management skills and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering equitable practices, reducing structural barriers, and promoting inclusive environments within programs, policies, or services.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including exceptional writing skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes.
• Ability to work both independently and as a team member.
• Ability to work discreetly with sensitive and confidential data.
• Ability to develop subject-matter expertise at CPL on policy areas related to their portfolio of research projects.
• Bachelor's degree in related area in computer science, economics, sociology, public policy, or other relevant social/mathematical science field or equivalent experience / training.

• Subject area knowledge of the criminal justice system and/or criminal justice administrative data.
• Experience building dashboards and data visualizations using Tableau or PowerBI (or similar software).
• Experience managing IRBs and grants.
• Experience with Salesforce or similar content management system.
• Master's in public policy, criminology, economics, statistics, or related field, or 2 years of relevant post-baccalaureate work experience.
  

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.

Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.

The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $72,600 - $100,800

• This is a 100% full-time (40 hours per week), two year contract position that is eligible for full UC benefits.
• This position is exempt and paid monthly.
• This position is eligible for up to 40% remote work. Exact arrangements are determined in partnership with your supervisor to meet role responsibilities and department needs, and are subject to change.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.

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