Data Management Analyst II

University of Florida; United States; Remote; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking institution where you will play a pivotal role in integrating databases to analyze child outcomes influenced by early learning policies. This time-limited position offers the opportunity to conduct complex statistical analyses and collaborate with faculty and stakeholders to prepare impactful reports and presentations. Ideal candidates will possess strong programming and data management skills, with a keen attention to detail. If you are passionate about research and eager to contribute to meaningful projects, this role is an exciting chance to make a difference in the field of education and policy.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or Bachelor's with 2 years experience in relevant field.
• Experience in research management or policy research preferred.

Responsibilities

• Integrate databases to analyze child outcomes related to early learning policies.
• Conduct statistical analyses and prepare reports for dissemination.

Skills

Statistical Analysis

Data Management

Programming

SAS

Stata

SQL

ArcGIS

Data Cleaning

Data Structuring

Data Alignment

Education

Master's degree in relevant field

Bachelor's degree in relevant field with 2 years experience

Tools

SAS

Stata

SQL

ArcGIS

SPSS

R

Access

Excel

Word

Job description

Integrate several databases to create a system that uses multiple sources to show trends in child outcomes related to the implementation of early learning policies. Manage databases by data cleaning, data structuring, data alignment, formatting, and preparing datasets for analysis and dissemination.

Conduct statistical data analyses and participate in the interpretation of results. Analyses include using descriptive and inferential statistics, and complex statistical analyses of longitudinal data. Use software including SAS, Stata, Access, ArcGIS, and SQL to prepare analytic data files and conduct analyses under the supervision of faculty and research team. Conduct analyses using cross-sectional and longitudinal data at multiple levels, including individual, county and state-level. Use geospatial software to identify clusters, hotspots, as well as small area variation.

Prepare, in collaboration with faculty and staff, scientific reports, conference papers, policy briefs and journal articles. Attend and present results at national meetings, as well as state-level organizations

Participate in the development, execution and management of data sharing agreements with state and local agencies.

Other duties as assigned.

Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Master's degree in an appropriate area; or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in research management or policy research.
• Diverse skills in data management, programming, and statistical methodology; ability and experience working with software packages (e.g., Word, Excel, SPSS, R, ArcGIS, SAS, STATA, Access, web navigation tools and programs, and general computer functioning). Attention to detail is a must.
• Expertise in communicating complex data, analyses, and results to lay and academic partners, in project development and reporting.
• Ability to work independently, with initiative, manage time and work with minimal supervision to identify and diagnose problems and take appropriate action to complete projects.
• Ability to collaborate with faculty and staff at multiple levels and with stakeholders, including government.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.

This is a time-limited position.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required:

Health Assessment Required: No

About the company

The University of Florida is a public land-grant research university in Gainesville, Florida.