Research Assistant - Equity

The World at Abt

Solving the world’s most pressing issues and improving the quality of life for people worldwide is what we do every day at Abt Global. Creating a more equitable world is no small task, but we are driven by big challenges.

We are a team of 3,000+ people in over 50 countries working in unison and focused on the bigger picture. Only by sharing our commitment, energy, and innovation do we affect change and push the boundaries of what’s possible. We welcome diverse ideas, backgrounds, and viewpoints – joining Abt means access to exceptional thinkers at the top of their game.

To thrive at Abt is to embrace flexibility and collaboration. Our open culture allows you to balance your work and personal life as needed to optimize personal well-being. Creating a more equitable world starts from within – we look after people around the world, and we’ll do the same for you.

Ready to embrace rewarding and meaningful work? Now’s your chance.

The Opportunity

Using an equity lens, as a Research Assistant you will help teams address challenges ranging from workforce development and education to chronic and infectious diseases and criminal justice reform. You will be part of Abt’s efforts to help move people from vulnerability to security as you work on evaluation projects and research for such clients as federal agencies, state governments and foundations. We will mentor you as you learn about policy areas and develop professional skills in equitable research methods, both qualitative and quantitative, analytic reasoning, verbal and written communication, and project management. As you work with our experts in equitable evaluation across a variety of market areas, you’ll also learn a key professional skill: how to work on multiple assignments simultaneously. Your first year will consist of a robust curriculum that encompasses professional development opportunities, networking events and more.

Core Responsibilities

• Code, collect, clean, and manage quantitative data and perform statistical analysis, modeling, simulation, or simple forecasting using standard statistical packages, such as Excel, SAS, R and Stata
• Work in meaningful partnership with communities and individuals with lived experience and expertise
• Support qualitative data collection by, for example, scheduling telephone interviews and site visits, helping to develop data collection protocols, taking interview notes, and helping to summarize interview data
• Conduct literature reviews using internet-based search techniques and research databases
• Apply project management techniques by implementing project timelines and coordinating the appropriate staff to meet scheduled milestones for a task (e.g., report development)
• Provide administrative support to project teams, including assisting with the coordination of presentations, meetings, and conferences
• Participate in meetings with clients and other external partners by telephone or in person and take meeting notes and prepare summaries
• Contribute to the development of project deliverables by drafting sections and preparing tables and charts
• Apply knowledge of computer-based word processing, presentation, spreadsheet, and database applications to project work
• Keep abreast of trends and developments in the proposed field(s) of specialization, by for example, attending formal training to enhance quantitative/qualitative analysis skills, professional association meetings, and in-house professional development activities and events
• Participate in business development by contributing to the proposal development process. For example, by compiling staffing and corporate qualifications materials
• Contribute to and uphold an environment that promotes DEIA values

What We Value

• Bachelor's degree, or Associate degree and 4 years of experience, or High school diploma and 6 years of experience, or 10 years of lived experience,
• Basic skills in quantitative research, qualitative research, writing, and analytical thinking skills
• Strong academic record required
• Sound judgment and discretion
• Excellent communication skill
• Ability to work well in fast paced environments, balance the demands of working on multiple projects simultaneously, and collaborate on teams

What We Offer

We foster an environment where you can Thrive Your Way. Our innovative total rewards programs are designed to help balance your work and personal life. The approach toward your wellbeing centers around comprehensive benefits, flexible schedules, and professional development.

Abt Global is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. Abt provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits.

This position offers an anticipated annual base salary range of approximately $23-24 per hour and may vary by ten percent depending on candidate geographic location. Salary offers are made based on internal equity and market analysis.

Disclaimer: Abt Global will never ask candidates for money in exchange for an offer of employment.

While working at Abt Global, you’ll be at the forefront of creating better health, environmental sustainability, and social and economic development for people locally and globally. Our health research pioneers contribute to solving some of the world’s most pressing health issues - from infectious diseases such as HIV/AIDS and influenza, to behavioral health matters such as substance use disorders and mental health. Our environment team focuses on the health of the planet, taking on sustainability challenges like the increasing threat of climate change, while generating economic opportunities for people and nations around the world. Uplifting communities with policies and programs is also where our human services and housing and asset building portfolios make an impact. Its contributions—at all government levels—have resulted in better programs on housing, community revitalization, education, workforce development, income security, food assistance, and in support of children, youth, and families. Come help us make the world a more healthy, sustainable, socially and economically equitable place.

At Abt Global, we are committed to creating a lasting culture of equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that in order to achieve full participation, our practices must be free of prejudice, discrimination, and bias that result in inequitable outcomes. We are actively working to advance equity for everyone, and while we still have much work to do, we know that racial and cultural diversity are an asset to our business and the communities where we live and serve. Our ongoing commitment is focused on creating business practices that advance racial and social equity, investments in community impact programs for the benefit of Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC), and expand upon project work related to racial equity and social justice.