Quantitative Research Associate, Human and Community Development

American Institutes for Research; United States; On-site; USD 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

American Institutes for Research (AIR) seeks a Quantitative Research Associate to support applied research, evaluation, and technical assistance across child and community development policy areas. You will work with interdisciplinary teams on evidence-informed projects in both portfolio areas.

Responsibilities include literature reviews, data collection and analysis (quantitative and qualitative), and producing charts and sections of reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in the social sciences, statistics, data science, mathematics, or a closely related quantitative field with 2+ years of experience; or a Master’s degree in one of these fields.
• Experience conducting quantitative data collection.
• Experience managing and cleaning quantitative data.
• Experience using quantitative data analysis software, such as Stata or R.

Responsibilities

• Assist project teams in compiling and synthesizing information, including conducting literature reviews and policy scans.
• Participate in the collection and review of research and evaluation data.
• Analyze quantitative and qualitative research data and contribute to the interpretation and reporting of findings.
• Prepare documents, report sections, briefs, charts, and graphs that describe and interpret analysis findings.
• Support proposal writing and business development activities.
• Support project management activities, including developing project timelines, coordinating meetings, and tracking project progress.

Skills

R

Stata

Data cleaning

Data management

Report writing

Quantitative analysis

Collaboration

Microsoft Office

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in social sciences/quantitative field

Tools

R

Stata

Excel

Job description

AIR is seeking a Quantitative Research Associate to support applied research, evaluation, and technical assistance projects within the Human and Community Development program. Working as part of interdisciplinary project teams, the Research Associate will contribute to research and implementation efforts across a range of policy areas.

The Human And Community Development Program Generates Evidence-informed Solutions And Fosters Cross-sector Collaboration. The Research Associate Will Contribute Primarily To Projects In One Of The Following Portfolios, With Opportunities To Support Work Across Both Portfolios Based On Their Skills, Experience, And Interests:

• Children & Families: Early childhood, early learning, child care, maternal and infant health, and child welfare.
• Safety & Justice: Violence prevention and intervention, youth and adult diversion services, wraparound facilities and reentry supports, and national defense and law enforcement readiness.

About AIR:

Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, the American Institutes for Research (AIR) is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization that conducts behavioral and social science research and delivers technical assistance to address some of the most pressing challenges in the United States and globally. We generate evidence and apply data-driven solutions that expand opportunities and improve lives for all.

Responsibilities:

• Assist project teams in compiling and synthesizing information, including conducting literature reviews and policy scans.
• Participate in the collection and review of research and evaluation data.
• Analyze quantitative and qualitative research data and contribute to the interpretation and reporting of findings.
• Prepare documents, report sections, briefs, charts, and graphs that describe and interpret analysis findings.
• Support proposal writing and business development activities.
• Support project management activities, including developing project timelines, coordinating meetings, and tracking project progress.

Qualifications:

Education, Knowledge, and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in the social sciences, statistics, data science, mathematics, or a closely related quantitative field with 2+ years of experience; or a Master’s degree in one of these fields.
• Experience conducting quantitative data collection.
• Experience managing and cleaning quantitative data.
• Experience using quantitative data analysis software, such as Stata or R.

Skills

• Familiarity with data management, cleaning, analysis, and collaborative coding in R and/or Stata.
• Familiarity with administrative data.
• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in data collection and report writing.
• Creative and independent approach to problem-solving and answering questions with quantitative data.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate efficiently in a virtual work environment.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

Disclosures:

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship (including H-1B sponsorship) is not available for this position. Depending on project work, qualified candidates may need to meet certain residency requirements.

American Institutes for Research is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law, including, but not limited to, actual or perceived race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braid, locs, and twists), creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition (e.g., cancer), sex, gender, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, civil union status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, genetic information, or military or veteran status. AIR adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo reference and background checks. AIR maintains a drug-free work environment.

ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE:

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please send an email to Taliba Boone at [e-mail] or call 202.403.5000.

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Anticipated Hourly Rate Range

$31 - $35 USD