Research and Data Analyst I
About The Position
The Research and Data Analyst I provides social science research and evaluation support for community and University projects and partners of the Center for Community Research and Evaluation. The role independently conducts program evaluations of partner-led implementation projects across subject areas including education, public health, workforce development, public policy, demography, and data science. The position prepares technical reports incorporating statistical analysis, demographic research and needs assessments, evaluation plans for grant proposals, and high-quality survey tools. It exercises technical discretion in the design, execution, and interpretation of quantitative and qualitative evaluation work; prepares and analyzes data using statistical software; and reports findings through charts, tables, and other visualizations. The analyst may also participate in external seminars and academic conferences, maintain project databases, serve as a liaison to project partners, and pursue future funding opportunities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant area and one year of appropriate experience; relevant experience may substitute for the required education.
- Technical skills and ability to conduct reports, summaries, and protocols.
- Qualitative and quantitative expertise in research design and analysis.
- Proficiency in R, SPSS, or similar data management and analysis software.
- Authorization to work in the U.S.; the employer is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.
- Ability to sit, use hands to handle or feel, and talk or hear regularly; walk frequently; and occasionally stand, reach, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
- Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
- Close vision.
Responsibilities
- Support community and University projects by providing social science research and evaluation support to Center for Community Research and Evaluation partners.
- Conduct program evaluations of partner-led implementation projects across a range of subject areas.
- Prepare technical reports incorporating statistical analysis and demographic research or needs assessments.
- Write evaluation plans for grant proposals and develop survey tools.
- Design, execute, and interpret quantitative and qualitative evaluation reporting.
- Use statistical software to prepare and analyze data and report results through charts, tables, and other visualizations.
- Create, curate, and maintain relational databases for previous and ongoing projects.
- Apply statistical and research techniques to relevant health, education, population, and other data sources.
- Prepare research reports, peer-reviewed manuscripts, and evaluation sections of funding proposals.
- Co-author peer-reviewed manuscripts and other reports.
- Design and implement qualitative and quantitative research plans and activities with autonomy.
- Serve as liaison to project partners.
- Handle responsibilities autonomously and seek out future funding opportunities.
- May participate in external seminars and academic conferences.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
