Position Available
Research Analyst
Child Trends
Remote
Application deadlines: Open until filled
For more information, go to:
https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment…
Child Trends invites applications for a Research Analyst or Senior Research Analyst for Indigenous Populations. This full-time, permanent position, open to U.S. applicants, will be remote, with most organizations working on Eastern Time.
The position requires either qualitative skills (e.g., conducting and analyzing data from interviews, focus groups, and/or review of policy and historical records) or a combination of qualitative and quantitative (i.e., statistical data analysis) skills. Applicants should have previous work and interest in research on the well-being of Indigenous children, youth, and families; experience with data analysis and project management; strong writing and communication skills; and a commitment to equity in research and the workplace. Experience managing partner relationships (e.g., with Indigenous Tribal Nations, communities, and organizations) is preferred.
Typical responsibilities include:
- Work on multiple research and evaluation projects simultaneously as a task leader or project manager;
- Support outreach and engagement of partners;
- Develop protocols for qualitative, quantitative, and/or mixed-methods data collection;
- Manage and contribute to data collection;
- Collaborate with colleagues to develop and implement data management and analytic plans;
- Work both independently and as part of a team to write substantive reports, briefs, blogs, memos, academic articles, and other publications;
- Participate in preparation of presentations to funders and partners;
- Assist with the development of funding proposals; and
- Participate in organizational administrative activities, such as attending staff meetings, serving on hiring committees, and training and/or supervising research assistants.
Required qualifications include:
- Master’s degree (or Bachelor’s plus four to five years relevant experience) in public policy, research methods, program evaluation, social work, public health, psychology, child development, sociology, education, Indigenous studies, or a related field. To be considered as a Senior Analyst, at least two years of post-Master's (or equivalent) experience demonstrating increased responsibility, independence, and expertise in the qualifications;
- Experience in research, evaluation, or training and technical assistance projects focused on the well-being of Indigenous persons in the U.S., especially children, youth, and families;
- Knowledge of and experience with participatory research methods and/or Indigenous methodologies;
- Strong task/project management and organizational skills, including being a critical thinker, problem-solver, and effective communicator to promote a collaborative working environment;
- Experience with data collection (e.g., surveys, interviews, focus groups) and data management;
- Experience analyzing data with qualitative data analysis software (e.g., NVivo, Dedoose) or a combination of qualitative and quantitative (e.g., SAS, R, Stata) software;
- Strong oral and writing skills, including the ability to clearly communicate complex information for general audiences;
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, including both taking and providing direction as needed; and
- Experience with Microsoft Office suite.
For more information, including application details, go to:
https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment…
For questions, contact:
Child Trends Recruitment
Email: recruitment [at] childtrends.org