Senior Research Analyst

Southern Arizona Legal Aid Inc.; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NIET recherche un Senior Research Analyst à Scottsdale pour soutenir ses activités de recherche. Le candidat idéal doit être titulaire d'un Ph.D. en méthodes de recherche ou en politiques éducatives, avec une solide expérience en gestion de données. Ce poste offre l'opportunité de diriger des projets de recherche variés, de travailler au sein d'une petite équipe et de contribuer à l'amélioration des résultats éducatifs à travers des analyses rigoureuses.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. requis dans un domaine pertinent.
• Minimum de trois ans d'expérience dans des projets de recherche.
• Compétences solides en analyse et gestion de données.

Responsibilities

• Conduire des projets de recherche de la conceptualisation à l'analyse.
• Gérer de grands ensembles de données quantitatives.
• Rédiger des mémos, rapports et articles de recherche.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Data management

Written communication

Teamwork

Research methods

Education

Ph.D. in research methods, education policy, or related field

Tools

SPSS

R

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

NIET is seeking a candidate to serve as a Senior Research Analyst, who will support all aspects of NIET’s research activities. This position will require expertise in managing quantitative datasets and applying appropriate statistical methods to analyze data. The candidate will also write memos, briefs, reports, and articles, and provide research expertise to other NIET projects and staff. This position will be supervised by the Director of Research.

Duties Include, But Not Limited To:

• Conducting research projects from conceptualization and data compilation to analysis and reporting
• Cleaning and maintaining large quantitative datasets from multiple sources, ensuring data accuracy and readiness for analysis and reporting
• Creating and organizing visual presentations based on data and research
• Monitoring data collection efforts across projects
• Participating in research design and instrument development discussions
• Designing research surveys
• Assisting with federal, state, and local grant writing, evaluation, and reporting
• Writing and editing, research memos, briefs, reports, and articles
• Tracking research studies, communicating research to staff and participating in planning meetings
• Representing NIET’s Research and Evaluation department at meetings as needed
• Working on special research projects for CEO as needed

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in research methods, education policy, economics of education, education research, or related field
• Three years of experience working on research projects, including managing, cleaning, and analyzing complex data sets
• Strong statistical coursework and experience, including conducting quasi-experimental designs to evaluate program effectiveness
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with education research, data management, and statistical programs (e.g. SPSS, R)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; experience with Microsoft Access is a plus
• Strong internet and electronic literature research skills
• Demonstrated excellent writing and communication skills, including written, oral, and visual communication of data
• Willingness and ability to work as part of a small team
• Willingness and ability to learn new data analysis techniques and software programs
• Understanding and agreement with elements of NIET’s initiatives (see www.niet.org)
• Exhibit NIET’s core values: excellence, teamwork, student-outcomes focused, enthusiasm, and agility, with a focus on equity and serving all students

Location of position: Scottsdale, Arizona (On-Site)

Reports to: Director of Research