Research Analyst I

Department Institutional Support/Program Implementation (ISPI)

Integrated Business & Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI), a U.S. based international development consulting company established in 1987, has worked in over 100 countries and implemented over 300 projects. IBTCI serves government agencies, private sector companies, and several donor agencies. IBTCI specializes in monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning (MERL) and institutional support across many areas and sectors including, but not limited to, conflict and crisis, democracy and governance, agriculture, economic growth, food security, education, environment, and global health.

Position Title: Research Analyst I

Department: Institutional Support Program Implementation (ISPI)

Location: Washington, DC / Vienna, VA (Hybrid / Remote

Report To: Senior Analyst / Senior Researcher

Type: Full-time (Estimated 2,100 hours/year under BPA Schedule)

Classification: Exempt

Overview:

IBTCI seeks a Research Analyst I for an anticipated multi-year Clearinghouse for Labor Evaluation and Research (CLEAR) Project funded by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Chief Evaluation Office (CEO). The position is contingent upon contract award.

General Duties and Responsibilities:

The Research Analyst I is an entry-to-intermediate professional researcher responsible for carrying out initial literature search screening, bibliographic data management, baseline study coding, drafting initial study profiles, and supporting review metrics tracking.

Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Execute documented search strategies across scientific databases (e.g., ERIC, EconLit, PsycINFO, PubMed, Google Scholar) and gray literature sources; import, deduplicate, and organize study records in reference management systems (e.g., Zotero, EndNote, Covidence).
• Screen candidate study citations and abstracts against established CLEAR topic protocols, inclusion/exclusion criteria, and date boundaries under the supervision of senior staff.
• Retrieve, catalog, and archive full-text publications, technical working papers, and grant evaluation reports, maintaining systematic documentation of screening dispositions.
• Extract descriptive study metadata (e.g., study population, sample sizes, intervention descriptions, geographic location, outcome domains) into CLEAR Study Review Guides (SRGs) and review databases.
• Draft standardized, accessible one-page study profiles summarizing research designs, target populations, intervention models, and core statistical findings.
• Maintain project tracking logs, deliverable schedules, and review progress spreadsheets to support monthly reporting and web analytics data collection.
• Participate in dual-coding reconciliation sessions to ensure high inter-rater agreement and adherence to CLEAR rating guidelines.

A minimum of (10) years of relevant research, data analysis, or evaluation experience (academic research assistance and thesis research may be considered).

Familiarity with quantitative social science research methods, impact evaluation principles, and basic statistical concepts (e.g., mean differences, p-values, sample size, control groups).

Demonstrated proficiency using bibliographic management tools (EndNote, Zotero, Mendeley) and spreadsheet software (Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets).

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with meticulous attention to detail and ability to organize large volumes of technical literature.

Bachelor's degree in Economics, Public Policy, Sociology, Psychology, Education, Statistics, or a related social science field.

Operational & Working Conditions:

Work is conducted at Contractor's office or remotely.

Sedentary office work involving continuous computer usage, database maintenance, reading academic publications, and participating in virtual team meetings. Ability to lift up to 20 lbs.

None. Reports directly to Senior Analyst or Senior Researcher.

Minimal to none expected

Pay Transparency Statement: We are dedicated to ensuring a thoughtful, compliant, and equitable approach to employment compensation. Our commitment includes conducting a comprehensive salary analysis that considers individual skill sets, qualifications, business needs, internal compensation data, and industry and labor market surveys. The anticipated pay range for this position is $134,000 - $180,000 USD annually.

Benefits (Applicable to Employees only, eligibility may vary for part-time employees):

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Legal & Compliance Notices:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

IBTCI is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. This means that IBTCI is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex (gender and gender identity), sexual orientation, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disabled status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable anti-discrimination laws. We prohibit discrimination and harassment in all employment practices and decisions, and we comply with all applicable federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws.

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