Quantitative Research Associate, Human and Community Development

American Institutes for Research • Sacramento, CA

1d • $31 - $35 • Remote

About The Position

The Quantitative Research Associate supports applied research, evaluation, and technical assistance projects within AIR’s Human and Community Development program. As part of interdisciplinary project teams, the associate contributes to research and implementation across policy areas, primarily within either the Children & Families portfolio or the Safety & Justice portfolio, with opportunities to support both based on skills, experience, and interests.

The Children & Families portfolio covers early childhood, early learning, child care, maternal and infant health, and child welfare. The Safety & Justice portfolio covers violence prevention and intervention, youth and adult diversion services, wraparound facilities and reentry supports, and national defense and law enforcement readiness.

AIR is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization founded in 1946 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia. It conducts behavioral and social science research and delivers technical assistance to address challenges in the United States and globally. The organization generates evidence and applies data-driven solutions to expand opportunities and improve lives.

The position offers an anticipated hourly rate of $31–$35 USD. Salary offers are based on internal and external equity, and the stated range applies to candidates based in the United States. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis; employment-based visa sponsorship is unavailable. Depending on project work, qualified candidates may need to meet residency requirements. Selected candidates will undergo reference and background checks and must adhere to AIR’s child safeguarding principles.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, statistics, data science, mathematics, or a closely related quantitative field with 2+ years of experience, or a master’s degree in one of these fields.
• Experience conducting quantitative data collection.
• Experience managing and cleaning quantitative data.
• Experience using quantitative data analysis software such as Stata or R.
• Familiarity with data management, cleaning, analysis, and collaborative coding in R and/or Stata.
• Familiarity with administrative data.
• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in data collection and report writing.
• Creative and independent approach to problem-solving and answering questions with quantitative data.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate efficiently in a virtual work environment.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis; employment-based visa sponsorship is not available.
• May need to meet certain residency requirements depending on project work.

Responsibilities

• Assist project teams in compiling and synthesizing information, including conducting literature reviews and policy scans.
• Participate in the collection and review of research and evaluation data.
• Analyze quantitative and qualitative research data and contribute to interpreting and reporting findings.
• Prepare documents, report sections, briefs, charts, and graphs that describe and interpret analysis findings.
• Support proposal writing and business development activities.
• Support project management, including developing project timelines, coordinating meetings, and tracking project progress.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level