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[Liz Ozselcuk]

Job posting courtesy of Shannon Gleeson:

Greetings from SC! -sg

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The Brookings Institution, a non-partisan public policy organization in 
Washington, D.C., seeks to fill the following positions in its 
Metropolitan Policy Program:

Data Coordinator / Research Assistant Deadline to Apply: November 12, 2010 
Basic Function Primarily manages and organizes large datasets and network 
files; and identifies appropriate data sources and responds to 
statistical/analytical queries from senior research staff. Conducts 
statistical analysis for the Program's work on demographic, social and 
economic trends. Prepares tables, GIS maps, and graphic presentations on 
Program's research findings. Education/Experience Requirements Bachelors 
of Arts or Sciences in the social sciences or computer science. Minimum of 
two years experience in managing, organizing, and manipulating multiple 
large-scale datasets; experience maintaining efficient electronic file 
systems; general understanding of basic IT infrastructure, specifically 
the relationship between users, servers, and networked storage in addition 
to basic knowledge of network protocols; general understanding of 
computing hardware, specifically processing power and memory usage rates, 
is a plus; experience with SQL or other data manipulation scripts; and 
experience working with Visual Basic is preferred. Work experience in 
fast-paced, public sector office (e.g., government, non-profit, or 
policy/political organizations) strongly preferred. Knowledge Requirements 
Strong interest in metropolitan demographics, economics, and policy 
required; proficiency in Access, Excel, SAS, ArcGIS and PowerPoint 
required; knowledge of SPSS, STATA, and Keynote desirable; strong 
organization, high initiative, strong interpersonal skills, eye for 
detail, creativity and design, mature judgment; ability to work in a 
fast-paced environment; and clear writing skills preferred. Competence to 
undertake research assignments with little supervision. For more 
information: http://www.brookings.edu/about/employment/MET10141.aspx

Senior Policy Analyst Deadline to Apply: November 12, 2010 Basic Function 
Helps develop, oversee, and execute major research and policy development 
projects focused on the emerging "next economy," created in the nation's 
metropolitan areas. Helps conceptualize and manage projects and project 
sections; conducts research; drafts summaries of findings; drafts brief, 
reports, and memos; helps review and edit papers; and generally helps 
author publications emanating from the policy program. Helps plan policy 
meetings and public events as needed. Serve as external research liaison 
to scholars and constituency groups, conducting outreach and fielding 
inquiries as needed. Masters and conveys core program frameworks and 
formats into projects with multiple internal and external partners. 
Education/Experience Requirements Masters degree in public policy, 
economics, government, or other related disciplines required. Also 
required: Six years of professional experience writing and researching in 
a metropolitan, state, or federal policy environment, especially aimed at 
translating research findings in a clear and compelling way to policy and 
lay audiences. Significant project management and editorial experience is 
critical. Must have worked in a fast-paced, policy-oriented environment. 
Practical work experience in public policy field preferred. Experience in 
public policy, journalism, or issue campaigns is also welcome. Competence 
to undertake research and writing assignments with little or no 
supervision required. Knowledge Requirements Exemplary writing, research, 
and editing skills required. Must be able to produce clear, rigorous, 
in-depth policy analysis as well as to simplify and synthesize complex 
research, statistical, or policy information and convert academic 
literature into accessible, policy relevant documents. Must be a quick 
learner on a wide variety of public policy and metropolitan issues. Needs 
to be able to excel in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines 
when necessary. Experience "versioning" of in-depth materials into a 
variety of high-impact formats is important. Requirement of project 
management and ability to organize and supervise the work of others 
critical. Must be a team player who can collaborate well with others on 
joint writing assignments. Strong basic knowledge of software packages 
such as Microsoft Word, WordPerfect, Excel, and Powerpoint required. For 
more information: 
http://www.brookings.edu/about/employment/MET10142.aspx