Job Description
Fall 2025 Recruitment Information
The application for the Fall 2025 Student Analyst program is closed. Please consider applying for the spring 2026 cohort. Contact shanelle.roberson@georgetown.edu if you have any questions.
Closes July 30th, 11:59 pm ET
There is only one application, but you may indicate interest in multiple positions. There will be two rounds of interviews, and all candidates will be notified of hiring decisions no later than September 3rd, 2025.
If you have any questions please reach out to our Student Engagement Manager, Shanelle Roberson at shanelle.roberson@georgetown.edu.
About the Student Analyst (SA) Program
Student Analysts at the Beeck Center are motivated self-starters looking to drive social change. They are passionate, responsible, and intellectually curious. As a Student Analyst, you will be expected to contribute to team efforts, requiring flexibility and a strong work ethic.
Each position is designed to support action-oriented activities across our projects and operations specifically. We care deeply about our Student Analysts’ academic, professional, and personal development. Our program centers on experiential learning through project-based work, and we invite all Student Analysts to further career development through conferences, workshops, webinars, and extended networking. Finally, our Student Analysts participate in introspective exercises that are designed to help the discovery and design of their pathways to careers and, hopefully, the social impact space. The program starts Monday, September 15th, and ends December 5th, 2025.
Eligibility
You must be a currently enrolled Georgetown University student, based in Washington, D.C, through the end of the fall 2025 semester (December 9th, 2025). Applicants from all schools and academic programs are welcome. Each position has specific requirements related to experience and academic level (undergraduate, graduate, or either) so please review carefully. This position is paid (details below), and students who are work-study eligible are encouraged to apply.
Basic Qualifications
- Highly motivated and accountable, with strong teamwork and collaboration
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong writing and editing skills
- Ability to balance competing priorities and communicate changes in capacity and availability in a timely manner
- Discretion, maturity, and confidential management of all incidental information acquired on the job
- Creative and agile thinking in unstructured contexts
- A growth mind-set and openness to learning
Hours and Compensation
Student Analysts should expect to work up to 20 hours/week. Wages for hourly student employees are $17.50/hour for undergraduates and $22.50/hour for graduates.
Location
While the Beeck Center operates in a hybrid capacity with a partially distributed team, we believe that in-person time is valuable for our students to cultivate a strong cohort experience. SAs must be based in Washington, DC for the duration of the program. While much of the programming will take place on the main campus, occasional in-person activities may be held at the Capitol Campus location. In addition, students will collaborate remotely with our broader distributed team.
Program Attendance Requirement: Participation in all scheduled programming is mandatory. Please ensure you are available on Wednesdays 6:00-8:00 PM during the Fall semester, before applying. If you are unable to commit to full attendance or if you are unavailable during this time, your application may not be considered.
*Please note that, unfortunately, we are unable to provide housing stipends or support in finding housing. We encourage you to start exploring potential options early. Georgetown Residential Living and Cawley Career Education Center provide some helpful information as well.
Open Positions
- Digital Service Network – UX Research Assistant & Network Engagement
- [Filled] Digital Service Network – Research Assistant, Spotlights
- Digital Service Network – Research and Data Assistant, Digital Government Hub
- Family Benefits Lab – Research Assistant
- Family Benefits Lab – Evaluation + Pilot Design Assistant
- Benefits Data Interoperability – Research Assistant
Digital Service Network – UX Research Assistant & Network Engagement
Overview:
The Digital Service Network (DSN) is seeking an undergraduate or graduate student to support initiatives that enhance the UX Community of Practice programming, focusing on human-centered design and digital government best practices. This role offers hands-on experience in community engagement, UX storytelling, research synthesis, and event support.
Anticipated Tasks:
- Provide administrative support for the UX Community of Practice and help lead small-scale engagement projects.
- Draft UX Spotlights by conducting desk research and synthesizing findings into compelling content.
- Support DSN events, including Formfest and the Moth Series, through planning, coordination, and follow-up.
- Source and evaluate relevant UX resources for inclusion in the Digital Government Hub.
- Contribute to storytelling efforts by interviewing government practitioners and sharing best practices in UX design.
- Assist in creating reports or presentations that summarize key takeaways from community engagement and storytelling efforts.
What We’re Looking For:
- Strong desk research and writing skills, with the ability to synthesize information clearly and creatively.
- Interest or experience in user research, community engagement, and digital government.
- Enthusiasm for storytelling, design thinking, and supporting government teams in digital transformation.
- Comfortable working independently and collaboratively to support dynamic, fast-paced projects.
[Filled] Digital Service Network – Research Assistant, Spotlights
Overview: The Digital Service Network (DSN) is seeking an undergraduate or graduate student to support the DSN Spotlight series, a short-form article series highlighting promising government efforts that use digital tools to improve government service delivery.
Anticipated Tasks:
- Conduct background research on digital government initiatives selected for Spotlight features.
- Conduct interviews with government practitioners across the U.S and Canada.
- Synthesize research findings into clear, concise, and engaging write-ups.
- Collaborate with DSN Senior Manager of Research + Engagement Colleen Pulawski on research direction and execution.
- Contribute to other DSN research efforts, as interest and opportunity allow.
What We’re Looking For:
- Interest or experience in digital government best practices and state and local government.
- Strong research, interviewing, and writing skills.
- Enthusiasm for learning from digital government leaders and contributing to the field of government digital transformation.
Digital Service Network – Research and Data Assistant, Digital Government Hub
Overview:
The Digital Service Network (DSN) seeks an undergraduate or graduate student to support the Digital Government Hub—an open-source reference library for individuals using design, data, and technology to improve government service delivery. This role offers hands-on experience in data analysis, desk research, and digital content curation, working closely with Ashlee Sellung, Digital Government Hub Coordinator.
Anticipated Tasks:
Primary Project: Resource Meta-Analysis and Topic Gap Assessment
- Conduct a quantitative analysis Digital Government Hub content and service delivery materials.
- Identify cross-cutting themes, trends, and underrepresented topics within public interest technology content.
- Develop a clear and concise report summarizing the analysis, insights, and any supporting data visualizations to support recommendations for future content curation and development.
Secondary Project: Library Content Review
- Assist in updating and maintaining the Hub’s database.
- Ensure accurate categorization and clear documentation of resources and examples.
- Contribute to quality control efforts by reviewing outdated or redundant entries.
What We’re Looking For:
- Strong desk research and data analysis skills.
- Excellent writing and communication abilities, with a knack for synthesizing insights.
- Familiarity with Airtable or similar database tools (preferred).
- Detail-oriented with a passion for information organization and digital product management.
Family Benefits Lab – Research Assistant
Overview:
The Family Benefits Lab team is seeking an undergraduate or graduate student to support a research project focused on increasing support for teen and young mothers as they complete their education and pursue career pathways. This role offers hands-on experience in human-centered program and policy design, qualitative research, and writing for various stakeholders, including federal and local government. The student will work closely with Maya Mechenbier, Innovation and Incubation Fellow, and a project researcher.
Anticipated Tasks:
- Conduct landscape and desk research, including reviewing and synthesizing existing reports on support systems for young mothers and student parents across states.
- Plan and participate in virtual and onsite learning visits.
- Assist with conducting human-centered design (HCD) research with mothers, educators, support staff, and subject matter experts.
- Receive training in IRB Human Subjects protocols and apply best practices in ethical research.
- Collaborate on internal and external communications, including drafting learning visit reports, quarterly funder updates, and research summaries for stakeholders and the public.
What We’re Looking For:
- Familiarity with human-centered design and qualitative research methods.
- Interest or experience in public benefits programs, education/healthcare systems, or evaluation methods.
- Passion for maternal health, early childhood development, and social services.
- Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment.
- Attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.
Family Benefits Lab – Evaluation + Pilot Design Assistant
Overview:
The Family Benefits Lab team is seeking a graduate student to serve as an Evaluation + Pilot Design Assistant to help develop participatory evaluation approaches for pilot interventions that support young mothers in accessing benefits programs tied to their educational and career goals. This position offers an excellent opportunity to strengthen skills in program design and evaluation, data analysis, and project management while contributing to meaningful, real-world outcomes for families.
Anticipated Tasks:
- Collaborate with the FBL team and state partners to design evaluation frameworks based on research insights, including defining metrics of success and selecting assessment tools.
- Align evaluation goals with pilot program design in partnership with stakeholders.
- Develop and implement strategies for collecting both qualitative and quantitative data, such as surveys, interviews, focus groups, and performance metrics.
- Analyze program data to assess impact and effectiveness.
- Identify best practices and provide insight-driven recommendations for improving and scaling pilot initiatives.
What We’re Looking For:
- Current graduate student in a relevant field (e.g., social sciences, public policy, behavioral economics, or healthcare policy).
- Strong understanding of both qualitative and quantitative program evaluation methodologies.
- Experience with data collection and analysis tools (e.g., SPSS, R, Excel, NVivo).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present findings clearly and concisely.
- Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
Benefits Data Interoperability – Research Assistant
Overview:
The Beeck Center is seeking an undergraduate or graduate student to support a research project focused on improving accuracy, efficiency, and integrity in public benefits programs through privacy-protected data sharing and matching. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to applied research with real impact, working alongside Innovation + Incubation Fellow, Em Madden. The role offers hands-on experience in applied research focused on critical data systems.
Anticipated Tasks:
- Conduct desk and landscape research on data-sharing efforts across public benefits programs (e.g., SNAP, WIC, Medicaid, TANF).
- Review existing literature, laws, technologies, and policies related to data interoperability and program administration.
- Synthesize findings and support analysis of barriers and opportunities in state, local, and federal data-sharing practices.
- Participate in internal team meetings and perform administrative tasks as needed (note taking, calendering, project management, etc.).
What We’re Looking For:
- Interest in data-sharing and interoperability in government data systems.
- Strong qualitative research and writing skills, including an ability to organize and analyze findings clearly.
- Familiarity with public policy research, government data systems, or data governance is a plus.
- Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
- Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a remote/hybrid team environment.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
About the Beeck Center
The Beeck Center for Social Impact + Innovation at Georgetown University brings together students, expert practitioners, and extended networks to work on projects that solve societal challenges using data, design, technology, and policy. Our projects test new ways for public and private institutions to leverage data and analytics, digital technologies, and service design to help more people.
Needs Assistance
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EEO Statement
The Beeck Center for Social Impact and Innovation at Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.