Research And Development Jobs in Honolulu, HI

Closing Date: July 22, 2026 at 4:30pm HST *Deadline may be extended if a suitable candidate pool is not identified by the initial deadline.

How To Apply

To apply for this position, Download, complete and submit the fillable application form (found on the OHA website) along with a resume and cover letter to:

OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS
560 N. Nimitz Highway, Suite 200
Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96817
Attention: Human Resources

Or via email: careers@oha.org

Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) employees must be permanent Hawaii residents. Out-of-state applicants who are offered employment with OHA will need to relocate to Hawaii and establish permanent residency.

SALARY

$69,600 to $88,152 per year. Starting salary may be between the minimum and maximum salary range provided, based on qualifications.

The Research and Evaluation Analyst conducts independent, specialized, and/or assigned research and evaluations on topics, including but not limited to the Office of Hawaiian Affair’s (OHA) Strategic Plan Foundations and Directions (e.g., education, health, housing, and economics). This position is expected to identify, recommend, and initiate and/or be assigned research or evaluation projects, develop work outlines within the parameters determined by the Director, Research and Evaluation Division (“Director”) or Manager, Research and Evaluation (“Manager”), complete necessary research, data collection and analysis, and develop comprehensive recommendations for assigned projects.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Conducts research on OHA’s Strategic Plan, including education, health, housing, economy, and related fields, as directed.
2. Plans, designs, and conducts fact-finding and analysis in collaboration with the Manager.
3. Assists program staff in developing or reframing research questions, developing and designing methods for the implementation of projects, as well as, providing assistance and content expertise in the development of surveys that focus on improving advocacy for beneficiaries.
4. Leads, plans, and performs process analysis and evaluation of established programs’ objectives, costs, and measures of effectiveness. Analyzes, interprets, and reports findings of the process evaluations; participates with the Manager in identifying and reporting on pivot points or areas of opportunity for internal process change for maximum impact.
5. Plans, designs, and executes OHA’s impact evaluation projects in collaboration with the Manager, Director, and all divisions and programs of OHA, analysis to evaluate the impact of OHA activities on the conditions of Native Hawaiians; develops, coordinates, and monitors related evaluation contracts and deliverables as needed.
6. Assists in the quality control vetting process for different types of analysis (e.g. inter-rater checking for qualitative analysis, independent source and data checking for quantitative analysis).
7. Prepares, compiles, extracts and analyzes data, and prepares reports, documents and bulletins on research findings as directed.
8. Provides research and data support to program staff in conducting program feasibility studies.
9. Develops and maintains statistics, addresses, and service provider databases needed for the efficient operation of OHA programs and activities.
10. Reviews Requests for Proposals (RFP) to secure research and data management resources under the direction of the Director and/or Manager.
11. Under the direction of the Manager, prepares program documents, statistical publications, and reports.
12. Prepares presentations for the Manager, Director and/or the Chief Operating Officer (“COO”) as directed.
13. Prepares presentations for community partners (including but not limited to neighborhood groups, academics, and associations).
14. Participates, when assigned, in the design and implementation of program work plans, operational budgets, programs and policies as directed.
15. Establishes, maintains effective working relationships, and collaborations with OHA staff, Trustees, individuals, agency representatives, and community groups to support and facilitate research project partnerships or initiatives with an alignment to the OHA Strategic Plan as well as provide support and oversight on contract and RFP monitoring matters.
16. Fully supports in action, language, behavior and performance the priorities, decisions, and directives of the Manager, Director, COO and/or the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”).
17. This position is based on O‘ahu, with an expectation of regular, in-person attendance at the designated duty station. Limited telework may be authorized in accordance with the OHA Employee Handbook and subject to supervisory approval.

OTHER DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Performs other duties as assigned by the Manager, Research and Evaluation
2. Travel and have a valid driver license.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Training and/or Experience

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in education, economics, urban and regional planning, health, statistics, public policy, social work, Hawaiian Studies, archeology, or another human services related field.
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible professional experience in conducting research and/or evaluation in such areas as education, economics, urban and regional planning, health, statistics, public policy, social work, Hawaiian Studies archeology, or another human services related field, and a demonstrated skill in conducting community development and advocacy-related research and program development.
• A Master’s degree in education, economics, urban and regional planning, health, statistics, public policy, social work, Hawaiian Studies, archeology, or another human services related field may be substituted for experience for two years of experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must have working knowledge of:
• Research principles and practices and report writing
• Evaluation principles and practices and report writing
• General research sources and sources of socio-economic information
• Hawaiian based community development organizations and practices
• Hawaiian culture, history, and current events
• Governmental organization, programs and functions
• Must have demonstrated skills or ability to:
• Gather, compile, analyze, and record data to identify and explore strengths, needs, and disparities of Native Hawaiians to inform OHA’s decision making and support community research and data needs
• Plan, organize and conduct research projects
• Analyze and review documents, statistics, and contracts; design instruments and conduct surveys
• Document research findings
• Create databases
• Prepare oral and written reports and make presentations
• Communicate effectively (in writing and orally) with management, peers,
• contractors, and the public
• Work collaboratively and as a team member, establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with management and staff
• Independently complete statistical, qualitative, and comparative analysis
• Use Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint
• Travel to off-site locations, which may include the outer islands, to conduct research
• Possess a valid driver license

How To Apply

To apply for this position, Download, complete and submit this fillable application form along with a resume and cover letter to:

OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS
560 N. Nimitz Highway, Suite 200
Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96817
Attention: Human Resources

Or via email: careers@oha.org

Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) employees must be permanent Hawaii residents. Out-of-state applicants who are offered employment with OHA will need to relocate to Hawaii and establish permanent residency.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $69,600.00 - $88,152.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person