Research Program Analyst (Center for Research & Reform in Education)

Johns Hopkins University • Baltimore, MD

21h • $66,215 - $116,130 • Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a Research Program Analyst who will lead a specialized function in a research program that may include data management planning, research design, data driven program evaluation, optimizing funding opportunities and/or other technical duties that contribute to the quality and advancement of the research. The Research Program Analyst will plan and direct the operations of a complex mixed methods program evaluation-based educational research program. The individual will provide expertise in qualitative data analysis techniques and statistical analyses commonly used in educational program evaluation.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in a related field.
• Five years of related experience in research focus area.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
• Data Management and Analysis - Intermediate
• Interpersonal Skills - Intermediate
• Oral and Written Communications - Intermediate
• Program Evaluation - Intermediate
• Research Consultation - Intermediate
• Research Strategy - Intermediate
• Resource Technical Strategy - Intermediate
• Resource Management - Intermediate

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree in Education.
• Authorship on articles published in peer-reviewed journals.
• Experience writing manuscripts and grants.
• Mixed methods and qualitative program evaluation designs.
• Technical and scholarly writing, particularly in educational contexts.
• Using qualitative data analysis software.
• Managing and leading multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Identify research initiatives and inquiries to advance and assess the research priorities of the faculty.
• Lead research initiatives, e.g. data management activities, program evaluation, internal and external reporting.
• Contribute to the preparation and writing of reports to funders, manuscripts for publication, and presentations for internal and professional meetings.
• Provide and/or contribute to mentoring and training efforts.
• Consult with and advise faculty and leadership on systems, policies and practices key to research success.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Interacts with various stakeholders in the planning and execution of evaluation studies including the development of scope of works, development and/or identification of appropriate instruments or measures, qualitative data collection and analysis, and report production.

What This Job Offers

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