Research Analyst I

Expected Hourly Pay Rate:

$30.00

Work where your work matters. Work at CCRC.

CCRC prides itself as a workplace of choice for passionate talent, driven by our mission to cultivate child, family and community well-being. Whether the position works directly with the public or supports our programs, every position is vital to our mission's success and reputation as a leader. We are not your typical non-profit. We are 900+ people strong and growing!

Under the direct supervision of the Research Manager, the Research Analyst will work within a team of research analysts and provide support to a senior research analyst. The person in this position is responsible for collecting and preparing data for analysis utilizing methods that ensure data quality and integrity. Other responsibilities include basic data analysis and reporting, and providing technical assistance regarding data.

Review the full job flyer here: Research Analyst I Job Flyer

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Data Collection and Data Quality: Conduct data collection activities; provide clear and detailed instructions for completing data collection instruments; conduct quality assurance of data and utilize data cleaning techniques; provide technical assistance to others to ensure data quality is high; transcribe audio and video data collected from focus groups or interviews with high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Utilize cloud-based software to create forms or data collection instruments, enter data, and extract data. 65%

• Reporting: Produce basic data reports to fulfill reporting requirements of various projects. Use data to report trends and areas within programs that need improvement/are not on track with milestones and communicate findings to the Senior Analyst; adhere to standard definitions of data elements for data collections and reporting; make recommendations about improving data quality; utilize data to respond to ad hoc information requests; provide support to Senior Analyst by conducting basic data analyses and writing sections of reports. Conduct literature reviews and summarize findings. 25%

• Administrative Support: Prepare business documents with high level of quality; perform administrative functions such as mileage and expense reports and copying. 5%

• Committee and Group Participation: Actively participate in internal and external meetings, trainings, and committees to increase knowledge and to spread knowledge. 5%

Non-Essential Duties and Responsibilities
These duties include tasks that are required, but currently comprise of less than 5% of the daily workflow for this job:
• Contribute to advocacy materials.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Specifications

Education/Experience

• BA degree required in Education, Social Sciences, Psychology, Sociology, Human Development, Public Policy, Mathematics, or any other related fields with coursework in statistics and research methods, plus a minimum of one year organizational / project experience involving program and or outcome evaluation, survey/protocol development, data collection, and data management or an equivalent amount of combined education and experience to perform the duties as described.

Knowledge

• Significant knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, and general office procedures required.

• Experience using computer applications to help gather, compile, analyze, and report information and statistical data.

• Demonstrated knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods and program evaluation required.

Skills

• Strong organizational and time / project management skills and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks to meet deadlines efficiently and accurately.

• Strong problem solving skills; proficient in critical thinking

• Ability to anticipate challenges and identify appropriate solutions.

Abilities

• Ability to implement qualitative and/or quantitative forms of data collection with linguistically and/or culturally diverse populations.

• Ability to thoughtfully balance program and evaluation needs and interests.

• Ability to coordinate data collection from staff outside of the department or agency.

• Ability to ethically handle personally identifiable information (PII) required.

•  Spanish language fluency (written and spoken) preferred.

• Ability to travel to meetings in Los Angeles and San Bernardino countie