Research Associate, Research Analyst, Research Assistant Associate

About This Role

This full-time, temporary Research Associate position supports ongoing projects related to childcare, aging, and financial well-being. The role involves conducting research, analyzing information, and writing clearly for diverse audiences, making complex topics accessible. The Research Associate reports to the Director of Policy and Research and assists other policy team members.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research for several ongoing research projects, likely related to aging, childcare, and financial well-being
• Collect and synthesize information from diverse sources
• Assist in writing research briefs
• Attend relevant community meetings as a representative of the Bell Policy Center
• Assist with taking, compiling, and synthesizing notes
• Assist with meeting logistics, coordination, and preparation for meetings with leaders and community organizations for assigned research projects

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to easily collect and synthesize information from multiple quantitative and qualitative sources
• Strong writing skills, with an ability to tailor one’s writing to specific, relevant audiences
• Ability to work well with diverse partners
• Detail oriented and high level of organization
• Approaches work with an intentional equity lens, including an understanding of the impact of structural racism, sexism, and other systemic issues
• Interest in economic mobility, preferably in one or more of the Bell Policy Center's areas of focus (caregiving across the lifespan, aging, housing, consumer protection and wealth building, budget and tax policy, or related issues)
• A bachelor's degree in a related field OR at least two years of demonstrated experience in policy research and analysis
• The ability to work independently while remaining part of an overall team
• Commitment to the vision and goals of the Bell Policy Center

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance (70% paid by employer)
• Life and disability insurance (100% paid by employer)
• 401k retirement program with a match after three months of service
• Flexible work schedule
• Paid vacation
• Sick leave
• Holidays
• Family and medical leave

Important Details

• Schedule: 40 hours per week
• Contract: temporary, for a term of 24 months (November 2026 - October 2028)
• Work format: hybrid work environment, with required attendance at in-person meetings in the Denver metro area

About the Company

Based in Denver, Colorado, the Bell Policy Center's mission is to ensure economic mobility for every Coloradan. In partnership with communities most affected by barriers to economic mobility, they use policy research, analysis, advocacy, and communication to advance systems change and equity. The Bell Policy Center focuses on key systems and levers for mobility, such as public finance, the care economy, housing, consumer protection and financial empowerment, and family economic security. They are a nonprofit and nonpartisan organization.