Impact-Driven Research Analyst for Child Welfare

Child Action, Inc.; Rancho Cordova (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Child Action, Inc. seeks a Research Analyst to join the Research & Data (R&D) team. The role designs and implements mixed-methods research, analyzes findings, and develops accessible research products to inform policy, funding, and program development.

Collaboration with program teams and leadership ensures findings reflect organizational context. The analyst will lead interviews, focus groups, and data-crafted narratives, translating evidence into actionable recommendations for internal and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 3–5 years’ applied research experience using quantitative and qualitative methods.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct quantitative and qualitative research aligned with priorities.
• Develop research questions, surveys, interview protocols, and data collection tools.
• Coordinate projects from scoping to final deliverables.
• Analyze and synthesize data considering reliability and context.
• Conduct literature reviews and landscape research relevant to agency priorities.
• Develop briefs, reports, and presentations to support strategy and advocacy.

Skills

Data analysis

Qualitative methods

Quantitative methods

Survey design

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

MS Office

Qualtrics

SPSS

Job description

Child Action, Inc. seeks a Research Analyst to join the Research & Data (R&D) team. The role designs and implements mixed-methods research, analyzes findings, and develops accessible research products to inform policy, funding, and program development.

Collaboration with program teams and leadership ensures findings reflect organizational context. The analyst will lead interviews, focus groups, and data-crafted narratives, translating evidence into actionable recommendations for internal and