Role Description The Research Associate will conduct population, economic, labor market, and education and training data analysis that supports the growing body of work led by CEM focused on leveraging labor market, economic, demographic, workforce training and educational data sets to support local, regional, and systems level educational and workforce planning, demonstration initiatives, systems change, research, and evaluation. This includes: - Aggregation, data analysis, and comparison of anomalous data sets focused on the intersection of learner population, economic and labor market information, and education and training systems. - Supporting regional and statewide strategies that increase outcomes for low-income individuals, families, and communities. - Working across CEM’s lines of work in K16, postsecondary, workforce, and adult education systems. - Increasing economic mobility for communities of need, intersegmental systems development, and using data to inform equity and student outcomes. Qualifications - A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in economics, planning, public policy or related field with a strong emphasis on quantitative methods and analysis. - 3-5 years related experience in the use of population, labor market, economic, education, and training data to inform educational, workforce, or economic development policy and practice. - Familiarity and direct experience with a wide range of data and analytic tools related to labor market, economic, educational, and demographic data aggregation and analysis. - Experience using data for professional development and technical assistance for local institutions, regional consortia, or state systems. - Knowledge of legislation and policy relevant to this position including initiatives operating under the Department of Labor (WIOA), Department of Commerce, Department of Education or state level workforce, economic development, or education agencies. Requirements - Demonstrated ability to communicate in a collaborative manner with colleagues and partners at all levels. - Ability to communicate complex information to diverse audiences. - Strong marketing skills including experience with writing, developing PowerPoints, and visualizing information. - Demonstrated ability to ensure that one's own and others’ work and information are complete and accurate, especially under tight timelines. - Ability to travel – requires 25% travel time; may be as much as 50% depending on project demands. Benefits - 15% contribution toward retirement effective day 1 of employment and immediately 100% vested. - Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Account option. - All health/welfare benefits are effective the first of the month following the hire date. - PTO: 19 days (increases to 21 days beginning the third year of employment), 12 paid holidays. - Life Insurance: value of 3x gross salary, max of 500k. - Opportunities for annual merit-based performance increases + annual incentives. - Professional development opportunities & mentorship program.

**Preferred animal agriculture experience within the swine industry or swine related industry** FLSA Status: Exempt, Salary Reports To: Lead Agronomist Job Type: Full-Time, Regular This position is open to in office, hybrid, or remote work. Candidates must be located within the contiguous United States. About Eocene Environmental Group: Our team has spent the past two decades providing environmental, utility vegetation management (UVM), software and sustainability services. We are fortunate to be a part of the Wright Service Corp. family, which has helped us establish a strong foundation for continued growth and success. Through a strategic alignment of values and goals, four Wright Service Corp. entities joined and integrated into one, operating as Eocene Environmental Group. These four entities are: - Forestry & Utility Division - Environmental Division - Technology & Innovation Division - Sustainability Division JOB SUMMARY: The Agronomists/Animal Scientist will contribute to a positive experience for both clients and farmers by assisting with data collection and development of content for a variety of reports and other deliverables. Agronomists/Animal Scientists work collaboratively across the organization on various aspects of projects, most notably for the pork industry. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions: - Assists Lead Agronomist with client relationships - Manages pork client data onboarding - Manages and retains producer relationships with pork producers from beginning to end of a project - Responsible for agronomic and livestock data verification and data checks - Communicates scientific explanations to various audiences - Contributes to various projects within the Eocene client base - Collaborates and communicates effectively with all levels of employees, both technical and non-technical - Maintains regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings - Support, actively participate, and act in accordance with Wright's and Eocene Environmental Group's culture of safety and employee ownership - Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintains knowledge of and follows all company polies and procedures OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. - Position may include travel to client offices, farms, industry conferences and meetings JOB REQUIREMENTS: - Bachelors or master’s degree in Agronomy, Soil Science, Animal Science or a related field - At least two years of industry experience working within animal agriculture or row crop production - Animal agriculture experience within the swine industry or swine related industry KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: - Ability to review environmental analysis data, soil tests, and other agricultural analyses for scientific evaluations - Excellent written and oral communication skills - Ability to travel for meetings with clients and site visits and to industry conferences/congresses as needed - Strong organizational skills and attention to detail - Able to independently prioritize and complete tasks and manage time efficiently to help ensure project deliverables - Experience with Microsoft Office Suite products - Ability to adapt to a dynamic, fast-paced, and ever-changing environment - Ability to read, write and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with employees and vendors Eocene Environmental Group, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. https://wrightservicecorp.com/privacy-policy

• Collect and analyze data, including periodical/literature search and utilizing specialized skills in related field to analyze the collected data • Conduct research experiments within the predetermined research scope and methodology of department and university • Lab maintenance, including equipment maintenance and ordering of supplies may be required depending on area and specialty • Participate/assist in manuscript writing for publication in scientific journals and/or presentations • May also assist in grant writing • Other duties as assigned

Role Description The Senior Research Associate will oversee population, economic, labor market, education and training data analysis that supports the growing body of work led by CEM focused on leveraging labor market, economic, demographic, workforce training, and educational data sets to support local, regional, and systems level educational and workforce planning, demonstration initiatives, systems change, research, and evaluation. This includes: - Aggregation, data analysis, and comparison of anomalous data sets focused on the intersection of learner populations, economic and labor market information, and educational and training systems. - Supporting regional and statewide strategies that increase outcomes for low-income individuals, families, and communities. - Working across CEM’s lines of work in K16, postsecondary, workforce, and adult education systems. Qualifications - A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in economics, planning, public policy or related field with a strong emphasis on quantitative methods and analysis. - 5-10 years related experience in the use of population, labor market, economic, educational, and training data. - Familiarity and direct experience with a wide range of data and analytic tools. - Experience using data for professional development and technical assistance for local institutions, regional consortia, or state systems. - Knowledge of legislation and policy relevant to this position. Requirements - Demonstrated ability to communicate in a collaborative manner with colleagues and partners at all levels. - Ability to communicate complex information to diverse audiences. - Strong marketing skills including experience with writing, developing PowerPoints, and visualizing information. - Demonstrated ability to ensure that one's own and others’ work and information are complete and accurate. - Ability to travel – requires 25% travel time. Benefits - 15% contribution toward retirement effective day 1 of employment and immediately 100% vested. - Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Account option. - All health/welfare benefits are effective the first of the month following the hire date. - PTO: 19 days (increases to 21 days beginning the third year of employment), 12 paid holidays. - Life Insurance: value of 3x gross salary, max of 500k. - Opportunities for annual merit-based performance increases + annual incentives. - Professional development opportunities & mentorship program.