Quantitative Research Analyst – Child Welfare

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Maryland.

📋 Description

• Lead or analyze multiple child welfare research and evaluation initiatives concurrently as a quantitative task leader or analyst.

• Collaborate and contribute independently to the development of reports, briefs, and memos.

• Oversee quantitative analysis plans from data cleaning through to final results, managing timelines, scope, and budgets.

• Assist in the creation of quantitative data-collection protocols and support data-collection activities.

• Create analytical plans and data-management documentation in partnership with colleagues.

• Employ basic and advanced statistical methods to analyze quantitative data.

• Conduct research through an equity-focused lens and strive for equitable research practices.

• Aid in the development of proposals.

• Present findings to clients and stakeholders at public forums.

• Train and supervise research assistants and support staff.

• Participate in communications and dissemination efforts.

⛳️ Requirements

• Master’s degree in research methods, statistics, applied statistics, applied mathematics, biostatistics, applied economics, data science, sociology, psychology, social work, public health, public policy, or a related field, along with 2–3 years of experience; OR a Bachelor’s degree with 3–5 years of relevant quantitative experience.

• Familiarity with inferential statistical techniques and research methods, including data cleaning, handling missing data, categorical and continuous data analysis, and quasi-experimental designs.

• Experience in managing, cleaning, and analyzing secondary and/or administrative data.

• Proficiency in Stata and R.

• Strong skills in Microsoft Office suite, particularly advanced Excel capabilities.

• Experience in data visualization, using tools such as Excel graphs and figures, ggplot2, Shiny, or Tableau.

• Outstanding writing skills with the ability to convey complex information to both general and policy audiences.

• Exceptional task management and organizational abilities.

• Strong communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

• Capacity to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.

• Capability to provide and accept direction.

• Must possess authorization to work in the US.

• Completion of a background check is required at time of hire, contingent upon results.

• Submission of resume/CV, cover letter, work samples demonstrating quantitative skills, and three professional references is required.

• Some travel may be necessary.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligibility for benefits.

• Flexible work schedule.

• Some options for remote work flexibility.

• Reasonable accommodations available for the application or interview process.