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Our analysts come from data science, economics, engineering, philosophy, journalism, software development, political science, and related fields, with experience in research, consulting, tech, venture capital, and policy. Analysts identify pressing social issues, propose promising solutions, and pilot interventions in partnership with field-experts. They also contribute to our ventures based on interests and expertise.\nWe value clever ideas and the hustle to implement them. We seek hires who are eager to learn, embrace calculated risk, and are excited to make an impact, especially in Project Donor, Foster Insights, and The Levitt Lab.\nResponsibilities Contribute to projects in our portfolio of established social impact ventures. Roles may include data analysis, software engineering, case management, operations, and related tasks.\nEngage with social problems by conducting literature reviews, speaking with experts and potential pilot participants, analyzing data, and reviewing news and media.\nIdentify constructive approaches to hard problems and present findings to colleagues, partners, and funders.\nPilot new and unconventional solutions, either with outside partners or within RISC, including prototyping products, designing incentive structures, and launching pilot programs.\nParticipate in RISC culture through team brainstorms, lunch-and-learns, and ad hoc tasks such as RISC hiring.\nMaintain technical and administrative support for a research project.\nAnalyze and maintain data and/or specimens; conduct literature reviews; assist with preparation of reports and manuscripts.\nPerform other related work as needed.\nEducation and Experience Minimum Qualifications : A college or university degree in a related field. 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