Research Analyst, Senior

Expected Semimonthly Salary:

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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!

General Summary
Under minimal supervision of the Research Manager, the Senior Research Analyst will coordinate all research- and program evaluation-related activities, including research and evaluation design, data collection, data entry, data cleaning and analysis. Additionally, the Senior Research Analyst will engage in report writing and dissemination and meet with stakeholders to make recommendations for research and program improvement.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Within a team environment, this position will perform the following responsibilities:

Research, Evaluation, Analysis and Reporting: 50%
• Lead projects involving qualitative and quantitative research methods, sampling designs, focus groups, research or program participant interviews, surveys, statistical analysis, and data science.
• Conduct background research/literature review on issues relevant to children and families, early childhood care and education, health and development, and supportive family services.
• Utilizing the appropriate statistical methodology (e.g., descriptive statistics, significance tests, regression analysis, etc.) conduct analyses and interpret findings to communicate areas within programs that need improvement/are not on track with milestones.
• Communicate findings with appropriate management and partners; coordinate meetings and collaborate with management, partners, and staff to resolve any areas not meeting milestones.
• Produce scientific manuscripts, statistical reports, and outcomes research reports for a wide variety of audiences (internal management, staff, funders, external stakeholders, peer-reviewers for journals); Write informational reports to be published online.
• Prepare and deliver presentations of the data to a wide variety of audiences that invite action by internal and external audiences.
• Develop live self-service analytics and reporting for leadership with online dashboarding and other tools.
• Present research and program evaluation studies and findings at local, state, and national conferences and represent the Research Department of CCRC.
• Contribute content area and program evaluation expertise to the development of programmatic initiatives and organizational strategic planning.
• Assist the Research Manager with the identification, review, and selection of external evaluation consultants and research partners through the development of request for proposal/qualifications (RFP/RFQ).
• Assist with writing Institutional Review Board (IRB) protocols, study templates, and IRB agency coordination.

Data Collection and Data Quality: 40%
• Identify data for tracking and collection from grant proposals and program descriptions.
• Create data pulls from databases for reporting purposes.
• When required, use data collection and analysis strategies according to privacy laws such as FERPA and HIPAA.
• Coordinate with internal and external staff to plan and oversee data collection activities and occasionally design and test computerized data collection and analysis tools.
• Develop and utilize data cleaning techniques; utilize appropriate data governance techniques to ensure data integrity, and produce written protocols for staff; make recommendations about improving data quality.
• Create databases or serve as a liaison with vendors tasked with database administration or database development; make database modifications or oversee modifications made by vendors as needed.
• Compile and synthesize large amounts of information and quantitative and qualitative data.
• Utilize and analyze data to respond to ad hoc information requests.
• Provide technical assistance and training to program or other staff who collect, enter, and analyze data.

Committee and Group Participation: 10%
• Actively participate in internal and external meetings, trainings, workshops, research conferences, and working committees to increase and disseminate knowledge.
Non-Essential Duties And Responsibilities
These duties include tasks that are required and comprise less than 5% of daily functions for this job:
• Contributing to advocacy and public policy materials.
• Grant writing and recommending areas for further study and/or funding.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Specifications

Minimum Required

• Education