Senior Research Analyst - Data Insights & Impact

Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

Louisville (KY)

On-site

USD 63,000 - 84,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Defined Pension Plan

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible Spending accounts

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Vacation Days

Sick Days

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) seeks a Research Analyst II to drive data-informed decisions through quantitative research and consulting. You will design studies for clients, manage projects end-to-end, and deliver reports and presentations that inform national PC(USA) initiatives.

The role requires PhD or MA in related field, strong statistics skills, and experience with SPSS, surveys, and data visualization.

Qualifications

Graduate-level proficiency in statistics with the ability to independently select, apply, and communicate appropriate analytical methods.
Up-to-date knowledge of applied social science research methods.
Ability to develop quality surveys using best research practices.
Strong interpersonal skills for working with colleagues, clients, and the public.
Ability to interpret research data for persons with limited knowledge of statistics or research methodology.
Working knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SPSS.
Excellent writing, public speaking, and data visualization skills.
Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects at once.

Responsibilities

Develop and lead research projects, serving as the principal investigator responsible for overall direction and quality of the work.
Work with clients to design research studies suited to their needs, as assigned by the coordinator.
Manage projects from start to finish; conduct analysis, write reports, and deliver presentations as required.
Manage, clean, and analyze data using SPSS and Excel to support research goals and ensure accuracy.
Collaborate with the assigned communications specialist to make research findings accessible to the public, the Presbyterian population, and national PC(USA) agency and mid-council staff through a variety of communication channels.
Respond to inquiries from the public, providing data and research findings to answer questions as they come in.
Manage and maintain shared digital workspaces, files, and documents to support team collaboration and recordkeeping.
Participate in professional associations and conferences; stay current with research practices and scholarly work in religion; publish reports and contribute to the broader research community as appropriate.
Assist team members as needed to ensure project workloads are shared fairly.