The Research Associate plays a crucial supporting role within the Government Renewal Project’s Programs and Research function. Working closely with the Director of Programs and Research and the Director of Strategic Initiatives, the Research Associate will gather, review, analyze, organize, and synthesize ideas, evidence, and inputs that will shape the Project’s public and stakeholder-facing products and deliverables related to federal government capacity and operational reforms. This role is ideal for someone who is highly organized, curious, and collaborative — someone who enjoys moving between research and analysis tasks, project coordination, and supporting day-to-day execution across multiple workstreams. Support program and research operations by drafting and updating project plans Track deliverables and external contributions Prepare and edit briefing materials Attend and/or help to organize virtual and in-person discussions, sessions, and workshops, and capturing takeaways Conduct literature reviews and summarizing key insights Help ensure smooth coordination among partners and internal teams This role requires excellent writing and analytical skills, strong attention to administrative details, and comfort working in a fast-paced environment with many moving parts.