Stakeholder Engagement & Research Analyst 2025P-0065
6 Months+, Part-Time
Adelphi, MD, Hybrid
Posted 4 weeks ago
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Ascension LLC is seeking a Stakeholder Engagement & Research Analyst to support qualitative research, benchmarking, and community engagement activities for the City of Gaithersburg Staffing Assessment. This role will conduct employee interviews, focus groups, and surveys, and will assist in benchmarking City operations against comparable municipalities.
Stakeholder Engagement & Research Analyst Day-to-Day Activities
- Coordinate and conduct interviews, focus groups, and surveys across City departments.
- Document qualitative insights and synthesize key themes to inform analysis and recommendations.
- Conduct research and benchmarking to compare staffing models, practices, and ratios with peer cities.
- Support the preparation of written findings and case examples for inclusion in the final report.
- Work collaboratively with data analysts to correlate qualitative and quantitative findings.
- Assist in developing visuals, tables, and narrative content for stakeholder deliverables.
Job Features
| Job Category | Research and Analysis |
| MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS | Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Communications, or Social Sciences. | Experience in public or nonprofit sector preferred. |
| REQUIRED SKILLS | Minimum 3 years of experience conducting qualitative research, stakeholder engagement, or workforce studies. |
| TECHNICAL SKILLS | Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and online survey tools (SurveyMonkey, Qualtrics, or similar) | Strong interpersonal and facilitation skills. |
| DESIRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS | Master’s degree in Public Policy, Communications, or Organizational Development. | Prior experience in benchmarking, HR assessments, or municipal studies. | Experience supporting focus groups or employee engagement projects. | Demonstrated writing ability in reports and public-sector documentation. |
| SUITABILITY/SECURITY RQMTS | U.S. citizenship or permanent residency required. | Must successfully pass local government background check (City of Gaithersburg). |