About this role
Job SummaryThe Postal Regulatory Commission has an exciting employment opportunity for a highly motivated Research Assistant.
QualificationsTo be eligible for consideration, your application materials must demonstrate that you have experience that has equipped you with the ability, skill and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of the position described above. Bachelors or Masters degree in Economics, Data Analysis, or Statistics Strong knowledge of data analytics software, such as Python and R Demonstrated ability to develop interactive data apps Ability to draft reports and presentations explaining complex and technical projects Experience performing data analysis on large data sets (over 1 million observations) To be eligible for consideration, your application materials must demonstrate that you have experience that has equipped you with the ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of the position described above. Typically, experience will be related to legal or regulatory work at a level similar to this position and may encompass paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Major DutiesAssist in obtaining and compiling data from Postal Service and other sources into comparable formats to be used in analysis and evaluations. Identify, develop, and deploy technological solutions to data indexing and analysis problems. Verify the mathematical accuracy of financial, economic, marketing, and statistical data and statements submitted by the Postal Service. Research and analyze postal regulatory practices to identify practices and regulations that could inform the work of the Commission. Research and analyze studies on the postal sector to identify issues of interest to the Commission. Promote the exchange of best practices in postal regulation. Write reports and provide briefings on research findings with analyses of issues of potential interest to the Commission. Monitor and analyze documents on postal financial, regulatory, and policy issues. Assist in the response to special study requests from Congress. Identify trends and patterns within postal service data over time. Detect anomalies and discrepancies in postal service data, investigating the root causes and proposing corrective actions.