Quantitative Research Analyst – Child Welfare
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Quantitative research analyst advancing Child Trends’ child welfare research through statistical analysis and evaluation. Managing data, reports, stakeholder presentations, and equity-focused research projects.
Responsibilities:
- Work on multiple child welfare research and evaluation projects simultaneously as a quantitative task leader or analyst
- Contribute independently and collaboratively to reports, briefs, and memos
- Manage quantitative analysis plans from data cleaning through final results, including timelines, scope, and budgets
- Contribute to quantitative data-collection protocols and support data-collection efforts
- Develop analytical plans and data-management documentation with colleagues
- Analyze quantitative data using basic and sophisticated statistical methods
- Conduct research using an equity lens and pursue equitable research practices
- Assist with proposal development
- Present findings to clients and stakeholders in public forums
- Train and supervise research assistants and support staff
- Contribute to communications and dissemination efforts
Requirements:
- Master’s degree in research methods, statistics, applied statistics, applied mathematics, biostatistics, applied economics, data science, sociology, psychology, social work, public health, public policy, or a related field plus 2–3 years of experience, OR a Bachelor’s degree plus 3–5 years of relevant quantitative experience
- Experience with inferential statistical techniques and research methods, including data cleaning, missing data management, categorical and continuous data analysis, and quasi-experimental designs
- Experience managing, cleaning, and analyzing secondary and/or administrative data
- Proficiency with Stata and R
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, including advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Experience with data visualization, including Excel graphs and figures, ggplot2, Shiny, or Tableau
- Excellent writing skills and ability to communicate complex information to general or policy audiences
- Excellent task management and organizational skills
- Strong communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to provide and take direction
- Must be authorized to work in the US
- Background check required at time of hire, contingent upon results
- Submit resume/CV, cover letter, work samples showcasing quantitative skills, and three professional references
- Some travel may be required
Benefits:
- Benefits eligibility
- Flexible schedule
- Some remote-work flexibility
- Reasonable accommodation for application or interview process
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