Evaluation and Data Analyst (Social Sciences and Public Health)

JBS International•North Bethesda, MD

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

JBS International is seeking an Evaluation and Data Analyst (Research Assistant III) to support research and evaluation projects focused on national service, public health, and other mission-driven initiatives. The role supports data collection, dataset preparation and organization, data analysis, visualization, reporting, and the production of high-quality client deliverables. It is suited to candidates with strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and an interest in applied research and program evaluation. This is a hybrid position requiring at least two days per week onsite at either the San Mateo, California, or North Bethesda, Maryland office. The position is subject to availability of funds and restrictions in the contracts that provide its funding. Compensation is based on directly relevant experience, education, certifications, specialized skills, contract labor category requirements, and internal equity; final offers may vary within the posted salary range. Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and at least three professional references. JBS International is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and provides reasonable accommodations during the application process upon request.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Sociology, Community Psychology, Statistics, Social Sciences, or a similar field.
Two years of experience, including one year focused on conducting quantitative survey research.
Experience with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and MS Access.
Experience with SAS, R, or other statistical packages.
Experience with Python and SQL.
Familiarity with survey platforms such as Alchemer, Qualtrics, or SurveyMonkey.
Understanding of data management and quantitative research methods.
Problem-solving, analytical, communication, and teamwork skills.
Excellent organization and time-management skills.
Ability to write clearly and concisely, with attention to detail and audience.
Ability to communicate effectively and work independently or collaboratively with a team.
Fluency in written and spoken English.
Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk or computer workstation; regularly use a computer, keyboard, and mouse; read documents and view screens with normal or corrected vision; hear and understand spoken information in person and over the phone; move around the office; and handle occasional stress related to deadlines, workloads, or challenging tasks. Minimal lifting and carrying of light office supplies or documents may be required.

Responsibilities

Support survey administration and participant tracking.
Assist with developing and testing online surveys and data collection tools.
Monitor response rates and data collection progress.
Organize and maintain study documentation, data dictionaries, and tracking files.
Assist with participant recruitment and communications as needed.
Clean, organize, and prepare datasets for analysis.
Conduct routine data quality checks and identify inconsistencies.
Merge, format, label, and archive datasets according to project protocols.
Document data processing activities.
Conduct descriptive statistical analyses under the guidance of senior staff.
Support quantitative analyses using statistical software such as SAS, R, Python, or Stata.
Create tables, charts, dashboards, and other visualizations in Excel and Power BI.
Assist with interpreting results and preparing analytic summaries.
Conduct literature reviews and summarize research findings.
Assist in preparing reports, presentations, briefs, and client-ready materials.
Compile data, references, and supporting materials for project deliverables.
Review documents for accuracy, consistency, and formatting.
Perform other related duties as required by the supervisor.