Senior Research Analyst

Department Summary The UCLA Center for Labor Research and Education, Downtown Labor Center conducts research on issues related to labor and employment. The Labor Center's research, policy and educational initiatives serve to inform a diverse group of stakeholders: workers, community organizers, policy makers, educators, labor leaders, students, and elected officials. The Labor Center carries out research on topics such as labor and workplace conditions, and works with community-based organizations, unions, government, policy institutes and employers to develop innovative policy perspectives and programs. It also provides an important source of research and information on worker centers, unions and the changing workforce for students, scholars, policymakers and the public. Position Summary Working under the direction of the direct supervisor, the Senior Research Analyst will prioritize workflow and will follow through on assignments with minimal direction. Team meetings and frequent interaction with direct course and pace of work. The Senior Research Analyst position will play a key role in expanding the evaluation capacity of the POWER in Workforce Development team by advancing systemic change in California's public workforce system. Evaluation projects include approaches that center the most marginalized communities and developing frameworks for high road workforce development that measure worker voice, job quality, and equity improvements quantitatively and qualitatively. The Evaluation Specialist will manage and lead evaluations and will participate within evaluation teams on all aspects of projects, including the evaluation design, evaluation plan, methodology and instrument development, data collection procedures, analysis, and reporting. The Evaluation Specialist is expected to review professional literature in the field as needed and report on findings related to topics of interest, including best practices. The Evaluation Specialist will also collaborate with external partners and expand the Labor Center's evaluation capacity through staff training, external funding. We are looking for an evaluator with a strong commitment to culturally‑responsive and equitable evaluation. Salary & Compensation *UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits. Qualifications 5-7 years related research experience participating in large research projects in a field relevant to labor and low‑wage work. (Required) 5-7 years data analysis, economic development, public policy, urban planning, labor studies/labor relations, or law; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. (Required) Participated in large research projects in a field relevant to labor and low‑wage work, data analysis, economic development, public policy, urban planning, labor studies/labor relations, or law; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. (Required) Experience with multiple research and evaluation methods, including strong quantitative and qualitative research skills, cultural and racial equity program evaluation design, participatory data collection methods, and knowledge of Dedoose, SPSS or other software programs and their implementation. (Required) Organizational skills to a) work independently with minimal supervision, b) determine workload priorities and tasks to complete work in a timely manner, and c) identify and resolve problems. (Required) Knowledge of California workforce development programs, labor movement, and social justice organizations. (Required) Project management and coordination experience, including adherence to project timelines, liaising with partners, developing workplans, and managing fielding and data plans. (Required) Proven systematic organizational skills to work independently with minimal supervision, determine workload priorities and tasks to complete work in a timely manner, while identifying and resolving problems. (Required) Interpersonal skills to interact sensitively and to establish and maintain positive relationships with colleagues, students, community leaders, government officials, and workers from diverse social, cultural and educational backgrounds. (Required) Demonstrated ability to write and edit engaging, clear, precise, and grammatically correct reports and articles, with strong attention to detail and quality control, for scholarly, policy, and popular audiences. (Required) Demonstrated written, oral, and visual communication skills to translate complex data and policy issues into easy‑to‑understand resources using "popular education" principles. (Required) Ability to work with a flexible schedule, as dictated by operational needs. (Required) Ability to maintain the privacy and confidentiality of participant information and follow the University's guidelines on work ethics and integrity. (Required) Familiarity with Labor Center professional goals and objectives, programs and constituency groups. (Preferred) Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations Bachelor's Degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience/training. (Required) Master's Degree in research management, designing and carrying out research and evaluation projects. (Preferred) Special Conditions for Employment Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation. Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired. 20% Must live in Southern California, have reliable transportation, and be able to travel within California and the U.S. Schedule 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Union/Policy Covered RP-Research and Public Service PR #J-18808-Ljbffr The Regents of the University of California on behalf of their Los Angeles Campus