Research Analyst

Lifeworks•Austin, TX

12h•Onsite

About The Position

The Research Analyst works with the Research team and agency programs to accomplish our mission by conducting program evaluations and research projects and disseminating key findings to internal and external stakeholders. The position is involved in an array of projects focused on transition-age youth, covering the topics of child welfare, youth homelessness, behavioral health, education/workforce development, and youth voice. With more than 50 years of experience working with youth experiencing homelessness, youth aging out of foster care, young adults, and young parents, LifeWorks is committed to solving youth homelessness through housing, mental health, education, and workforce services. Our vision is a Central Texas where every young person has a place to call home, a sense of belonging, and the support to pursue a life they love. We provide a full range of support services for vulnerable youth, ensuring that every young person has access to a safe home, the chance to heal, and opportunities to learn and work. Through innovative problem-solving, shared accountability, and evidence-based solutions, we are relentless in achieving real, sustainable, and measurable results for the clients we serve. A career at LifeWorks offers opportunities to grow professionally while making an immediate, lasting impact on the lives of youth and families in our community. Join us in building a future where every young person has the stability and support to thrive.

Requirements

Requires a Master’s in Psychology, Human Development & Family Sciences, Sociology, Social Work, Statistics, or a related field; and 2+ years of experience; or Requires a Bachelor’s in Psychology, Human Development & Family Sciences, Sociology, Social Work, Statistics, or a related field; and 5+ years of experience.
Advanced proficiency in select statistical packages (SAS and/or R).
Experience with databases; proficient level experience with Microsoft Office including, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook with intermediate skills in Excel.

Responsibilities

Responsible for using advanced analytic techniques (e.g., multilevel modeling, logistic regression, latent class growth analysis, hazard models, propensity score matching, return-on-investment analysis) to analyze agency data and identify programmatic implications.
Designs and implements process and outcome evaluations and mission-focused research projects.
Oversees the collection of quantitative and qualitative data and manages project timelines and deliverables.
Completes literature reviews and writes IRB proposals.
Prepares Agency reports and manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals on an as-needed basis.
Recommends, develops, and delivers staff training related to research and evaluation.
Serves as a liaison to external evaluation partners.
Maintains a library of all relevant program measurement data that is up-to-date and easily accessed.
Completes needs assessments, developing outputs and outcomes, and providing analytic support for the preparation of proposals and reports to funding agencies.
Assists with the execution of a variety of high-impact special projects.
May present findings at national conferences in order to promote the Agency’s mission and client-centric approach.
May supervise undergraduate or graduate interns, as appropriate.