Research Associate Consultant

Los Angeles (HYBRID), CA

Part Time

Estrada Darley Miller Group

Mid Level

Location: Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid)
Compensation: $35-50/hour, 30-40 hours/week from June-December
Priority Deadline: Monday, June 30
Start Date: ASAP

About Estrada Miller Darley Group

EDMG is a policy and research consulting firm for change makers aiming to incorporate evidence-based research and analysis into their work. We are a client driven firm that puts co-ownership front and center of the project design process, while maintaining objectivity throughout the data collection and reporting process.

We work with foundations, non-profits, universities, advocates, and elected officials to co-produce and implement public policy research solutions to improve the quality of life for disenfranchised groups and California residents. We are a multi-issue, mixed methods research group and we specialize in the areas of inequality, social change and innovation, early and K-12 education, health, and mental health.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Partner & Co-Founder, the Research Associate Consultant supports and manages research and policy projects from start to finish-–from planning and client coordination, to writing, visualization, and data analysis.

What a Typical Week Looks Like

What You Will Do:

	Research Project Management - 30% Coordinate timelines, agendas, and deliverables across multiple active projects using tools such as Asana. Provide quality assurance for data accuracy, writing clarity, and visual consistency.
	Research & Data Analysis - 25% Review literature and existing research to inform project insights. Design and apply protocols for interviews and focus groups; conduct interviews as needed. Manage and analyze datasets using Excel, Dedoose, STATA (or similar). Synthesize data from surveys, interviews, and public sources (e.g., ACS, CDE).
	Data Visualization - 20% Design visual products—slide decks, graphs, one-pagers—that clearly communicate findings using tools like Tableau, Datawrapper, Airtable, and Mural.
	Writing & Narrative Framing - 25% Draft memos, briefs, reports, and research summaries that inform and engage diverse audiences. Conduct literature reviews and compile background research on policies, programs, and community trends. Support external communications, including grant writing, talking points, and narrative framing of data.

Who You Are:

You are knowledgeable about policy, especially related to education, health, and housing in California.
You excel in data analysis and visualization; interpret both qualitative and quantitative data using relevant tools and platforms.
You are an effective communicator, with strong writing skills that clearly convey complex research and policy insights to diverse audiences.
You are detail-oriented and highly organized, able to manage multiple projects and priorities efficiently and independently.

You center cultural humility, with sensitivity to racial equity issues and the ability to engage with diverse communities; Spanish fluency is a plus.

Benefits: This is a contract position, and therefore not eligible for benefits.

Work Environment: This is a hybrid role, with some in-person engagements (i.e., focus group operations) in Los Angeles, CA each month.

To Apply. Please submit your resume, a writing sample, and a written response to one question by the Priority Deadline, June 30. The application process is rolling and applicants are encouraged to submit their applications asap.

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