Quantitative Researcher, Employment & Economic Opportunity Program
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American Institutes for ResearchResearch, Education, Workforce Development
Within the United States (U.S.)Full-TimeMiddle
Salary92,000 - 113,000 USD per year
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Job Details
- Experience
- Minimum of 4 years of relevant applied research experience
- Required Skills
- PythonSharePointMicrosoft Office SuiteR
Requirements
- PhD in Statistics, Data Science, Survey Methodology, Economics, Public Policy, Public Health, Human Development, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, or related field
- Master’s degree with a minimum of 4 years of relevant applied research experience
- Experience working on research or evaluation projects for federal, state, or local agencies or other public or nonprofit entities
- Demonstrated experience with research design, survey sampling, data analysis, and reporting
- Experience with data collection activities (interviews, focus groups, observations, survey research)
- Familiarity with federal contracting and compliance standards
- Proficiency in at least one statistical analysis tool (R, Stata, Python)
- Knowledge about survey sampling, small area estimation, and statistical modeling
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines independently
- Proven ability to coach junior staff
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and virtual collaboration tools (Zoom, Teams, SharePoint)
- Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in data analysis and report writing
Responsibilities
- Lead or contribute to the design and execution of rigorous research and evaluation projects
- Apply appropriate methods to collect, manage, analyze, and interpret data
- Translate complex findings into clear, actionable insights and recommendations for client reports, technical memos, and presentations
- Support proposal development through writing technical sections, developing budgets, and contributing to proposal strategy
- Manage small to mid-sized tasks or project components, including planning timelines, tracking deliverables, and liaising with clients
- Mentor and guide junior staff through regular feedback, training, and modeling of research best practices
- Engage with stakeholders and partners through meetings, briefings, and dissemination activities
- Contribute to a collaborative, inclusive work environment
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