Social Science Research Analyst — Data-Driven Evaluation

Austincc; Boston, New York (MA, NY); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

USA Government agency is seeking a Social Science Research Analyst to advance program evaluation by designing studies, collecting data, and delivering insights that improve outcomes for unaccompanied children and related programs.

You will prepare briefings, explain findings to staff and stakeholders, and help implement standardized monitoring tools and dashboards to track performance and compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience collecting and reporting monitoring and program performance data to assess compliance with policies and standards.
• Developing standardized monitoring tools or evaluation instruments for program adherence to regulations and policies.
• Preparing written reports and actionable recommendations based on data analysis for program improvement.
• Designing or maintaining data tracking systems or dashboards to monitor key indicators of program performance.

Responsibilities

• Developing and conducting studies, evaluations, and analyses of the organization's programs to ensure data are gathered, analyzed, and used to understand outputs and outcomes.
• Producing an annual monitoring analysis report highlighting the impact of grantee services on client outcomes.
• Preparing briefings and presenting research findings to staff, leadership, and stakeholders.
• Reviewing program documentation and data to identify trends, evaluate performance, and support actions.

Skills

Data analysis

Monitoring data collection

Report writing

Presentation of findings

Education

Bachelor's degree in behavioral or social science

Tools

Data dashboards

Data tracking systems

Job description

USA Government agency is seeking a Social Science Research Analyst to advance program evaluation by designing studies, collecting data, and delivering insights that improve outcomes for unaccompanied children and related programs.

You will prepare briefings, explain findings to staff and stakeholders, and help implement standardized monitoring tools and dashboards to track performance and compliance.