Dr. Michael Ritter

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Candidate Information

Full Name
Michael James Ritter
Age
34
Education
Ph. D.
Experience
Professor / Data and Policy Analyst
Job Type
Part-time

Contact Details

Phone
715-529-6772
Email
mritter3922@gmail.com
Address
635 SW Golden Hills Dr.
State
Washington
Country
United States

About candidate

About you
My name is Michael Ritter, and I am a Political Science professor at Washington State University. I have extensive experience in data analysis and policy research, and have published extensively on policies used my advanced training in research methodologies and policy analysis. I am interested in applying for the Virtual Public Policy Research Analyst job because I want to apply my skills to a wide range of public policy issues.
What are you looking for in a new role?
I am looking for the opportunity to apply my research methodology and policy analysis skills to a wide range of policy issues, including economic, social, environmental, and health-related topics. I also want to be able to construct policy reports, work with others collaboratively to produce such reports, and to share such reports and results with internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders.
What you are interested in working with us?
I believe a balanced domestic ecosystem helps families, towns, and nations thrive. I am passionate about putting my many years of research experience to use for the public.

I am interested in working with Naukri Mitra as a Virtual Public Policy Research Analyst to help individuals find domestic help. I want to be able to use my advanced research methodology and policy analysis skills to help advance Naukri Mitra's goals. I am excited at the prospect of doing policy and data research across a wide range of policy areas to help Naukri Mitra's short-, mid-, and long-term goals.
What has been most challenging experience in a past role?
In my role as a professor, the most challenging experience consistently involves balancing classroom teaching with a busy research schedule. To meet this challenge, I am very adept at organizing my schedule, allocating the appropriate amount of time for each work objective. With my ability to maintain a well-balanced schedule, I consistently find that I am able to effectively meet my work objectives.

Cover latter

Table of Contents: 1. Cover Letter, 2. Resume

1.Cover Letter

Michael Ritter

635 SW Golden Hills Dr.

Pullman, WA 99163

 

September 6, 2024

 

Naukri Mitra

Pradesh, India 462039

 

Please accept my application to become a Virtual Public Policy Research Analyst for Naukri Mitra. I have extensive experience using various quantitative and qualitative methodologies, and consulting various sources (including academic journals, policy reports, and government documents), to produce and disseminate policy research for various stakeholders. I also have extensive experience in organizing policy research work and collaborating both in-person and remotely with research teams to produce such work. For these reasons, I believe I am a very good fit for this position.

I have many years of experience as a data analyst and policy researcher. My Ph.D. education in Political Science involved extensive training in various research methodologies, applying these using various software tools (such as Stata, R, and Excel), and creating high-level policy research. I have produced numerous high-level policy research written pieces, published in leading academic presses and journals, for use by various stakeholders, including students, scholars, and government policymakers. Three research projects highlight my skills as a data analyst and policy researcher. The first project is my 2020 book published with the Oxford University Press, Accessible Elections: How the States Can Help Americans Vote. In this work, I examined the different voting and election administration policies in the 50 American states and evaluated using millions of individual-level observations how these laws impacted voter turnout. The second project is my 2023 Election Law Journal article, “Assessing the Impact of United States Postal Administration and Election Administration on Absentee and Mail Voting.” In this piece, I created a new postal performance index, along with information on postal administration and election administration policies, to see how well different postal districts across the U.S. helped implement absentee or mail voting. The third project is my 2024 Election Law Journal article, “Measuring County Election Administration in the United States.” In this work, I used data on county election policies and processes, and created a comparative index to assess how counties throughout the U.S. are performing in administering elections, with the intention of this project being to provide local, state, and federal government policymakers more information on what election policies are best to produce certain outcomes, like voter access or election integrity. These projects demonstrates my qualifications for the Naukri Mitra position.

In conclusion, thank you for your consideration of my application. If you have any questions or interest in my candidacy, please feel free to contact me via email at mritter3922@gmal.com or phone call at 1-715-529-6772.

Sincerely,

Michael Ritter

2. Resume

Michael Ritter, Ph. D.

Pullman, WA | 715-529-6772 | mritter3922@gmail.com

Summary

Dedicated Policy and Data Analyst with in-depth knowledge of research methodologies, data visualization, and policies. Proven experience with policy analysis using small and large datasets, qualitative and quantitative data, and writing analysis reports.

Education

University of Iowa, 2017

Ph. D., Political Science

Relevant Course Work: Regression Analysis, Limited  Dependent Variable Analysis,             Event History Analysis,  Network Analysis, Case Study Analysis, American and State             Politics and Policies, International Politics

University of Wisconsin-River Falls, 2012

B.S., Political Science and English

Relevant Professional Experience

Washington State University, Pullman, WA, 2018-present

Assistant Professor of Political Science

  • Prepare lessons and reports on policy topics for students and other university stakeholders
  • Use data analysis in independent research on government policies
  • Work both in-person and remotely with various teams on policy projects

University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, 2017-2018

Visiting Assistant Professor of Political Science

Skills

  • Stata, R, Excel Data Analysis Tools
  • Quantitative and Qualitative Methods
  • Writing and Communication
  • Expertise on Government Policies