Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Community Science is a national consulting firm that partners with foundations, nonprofits, government agencies, and community organizations to build healthy, just, and equitable communities. The Analyst supports research, evaluation, and capacity-building projects by collecting and analyzing qualitative and quantitative data, synthesizing findings, preparing client deliverables, and coordinating project activities.
Responsibilities
- Support the design and implementation of qualitative and quantitative data collection efforts, including surveys, interview guides, focus groups, databases, and other research tools
- Collect, organize, manage, and analyze qualitative and quantitative data from interviews, focus groups, surveys, document reviews, and other sources
- Independently conduct interviews and focus groups (virtual and in person), as appropriate based on project complexity and client needs
- Conduct literature reviews and background research to strengthen project findings and provide context for client work
- Contribute to generating findings and insights through qualitative and quantitative analysis using tools such as Excel, R, SPSS, or other research software
- Support the delivery of technical assistance, training, and capacity-building activities with clients and partners
- Contribute to interpreting and synthesizing qualitative and quantitative findings
- Draft sections of reports, memos, proposals, and other client deliverables
- Prepare presentations and technical documents tailored to different audiences
- Develop charts, tables, infographics, and other visuals that communicate findings clearly and effectively
- Support presentations and discussions of findings with clients and project teams, as appropriate
- Coordinate tasks and timelines across multiple projects while helping keep work organized and moving forward
- Collaborate with colleagues across practice areas to deliver high-quality work for clients
- Participate in project meetings and contribute ideas, questions, and solutions
- Communicate proactively with project teams about progress, questions, and emerging needs
- Take ownership of your work while knowing when to seek guidance and collaborate with others
- Contribute to proposal development by coordinating tasks, preparing materials, writing sections, and helping produce high-quality submissions
- Maintain 85% utilization target on project-related work
- Participate in approved professional development activities that contribute to internal organizational and practice area, non-client initiatives
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in public health, public policy, sociology, psychology, education, social work, or a related social science field
- Three or more years of professional experience in research, evaluation, consulting, community engagement, capacity building, or a related field
- Experience supporting multiple projects simultaneously while balancing competing priorities and deadlines
- Experience collecting, organizing, managing, and analyzing qualitative and/or quantitative data
- Experience conducting interviews, focus groups, surveys, or other qualitative and quantitative research activities
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor information for different audiences
- Strong organizational and project management skills with careful attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with qualitative and/or quantitative analysis software (e.g., Excel, SPSS, R, NVivo, Dedoose, or similar)
- Comfortable balancing multiple projects in a collaborative, fast-paced consulting environment
- Able to work independently while proactively communicating progress, questions, and emerging needs
- Curious, adaptable, and eager to learn
- Committed to producing high-quality work and continuously improving your skills
- A commitment to advancing healthy, just, and equitable communities
- An interest in using research, evaluation, and community engagement to help clients solve complex challenges
- This is a remote position located in any of the fifty United States or Washington, DC
- (Master's degree preferred)
Benefits
- Partially subsidized medical, dental and vision coverage
- Fully vested 401k plan with company match
- Company paid life and disability insurance plans
- Paid family leave
- A generous paid time off policy
- Fully remote position located in any of the fifty United States or Washington, DC
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