Data Analyst (Research) — Policy & Visualization Expert

Mississippi State University; Starkville (MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Mississippi State University in Starkville is seeking a research-focused analyst to conduct data collection, statistical analysis, and reporting for workforce, education, and economic development projects.

The role emphasizes transforming complex findings into clear reports, briefs, and presentations for diverse audiences, including policymakers and state agencies. A strong background in sociology and analytics is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology or closely related field with 1 year of related experience
• Master’s Degree in Sociology with 3 years Related Experience

Responsibilities

• Leads and supports research activities, including data collection, statistical analysis, data visualization, and database management for applied social science projects.
• Conducts quantitative and qualitative data analysis related to funded and prospective research projects, including survey design, focus group synthesis, and integration of datasets.
• Participates in research design and requirements gathering with multidisciplinary teams, contributing to methodological planning, policy analysis, and analytic strategy.
• Drafts high-quality technical reports, policy briefs, executive summaries, and peer-reviewed materials that communicate research findings to technical and non-technical audiences, including state agency staff, policymakers, and the public.
• Designs and delivers presentations and data narratives to support dissemination of results.
• Contributes to project management and planning tasks, including timeline development, task coordination, and progress monitoring for assigned research initiatives.

Skills

Data analysis

Statistical software

Data visualization

Report writing

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Sociology

Tools

SAS

Python

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Mississippi State University in Starkville is seeking a research-focused analyst to conduct data collection, statistical analysis, and reporting for workforce, education, and economic development projects.

The role emphasizes transforming complex findings into clear reports, briefs, and presentations for diverse audiences, including policymakers and state agencies. A strong background in sociology and analytics is essential.