Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. WestEd is a research and consulting organization that applies evidence-based solutions to improve equitable outcomes in education, health, and justice. The Research Associate Quantitative Analysis contributes to research and evaluation projects by designing studies and instruments, managing and analyzing quantitative data, preparing reports and presentations, and supporting client interactions and project development.
Responsibilities
- Design and administer surveys and other quantitative research instruments independently, with quality review from project leads
- Apply quantitative research designs, including correlational and quasi-experimental approaches, in consultation with project leads
- Conduct data cleaning, coding, and statistical analyses involving multiple variables using software such as Stata, SPSS, R, and/or NVivo
- Build and administer surveys and data collection instruments using Qualtrics, and develop data visualizations and dashboards using Tableau
- Facilitate focus groups and other qualitative data collection activities as needed to support project deliverables
- Write up and present sections of research reports, including presentation of statistical results
- Organize and track research tasks, timelines, and supporting documentation
- Support meeting, webinar, and workshop planning and facilitation for education partners
- Navigate cross-functionally with internal teams (e.g., Finance, Communications, Instructional Design) to advance project deliverables
- Provide documented feedback and informal mentoring to project team members on specific projects and tasks
- Contribute to proposal development under supervision, and support business development activities under close supervision
Skills
- Master's degree in education, economics, statistics, or a related quantitative social science field, and a minimum of 1-3 years of relevant research experience
- Strong foundation in quantitative research design and statistical analysis, including experience with methods such as regression analysis, multilevel modeling, or quasi-experimental design
- Working familiarity with statistical and analysis software such as Stata, SPSS, R, and/or NVivo, as well as Qualtrics for survey administration and Tableau for data visualization
- Experience with survey design and data collection instrument development
- Ability to work under low supervision while independently defining methodology and managing day-to-day research and analysis tasks
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and time management
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to draft sections of research reports and present statistical findings clearly
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team and to have regular interactions with external clients and partners in partnership with the project lead
- Ability to anticipate problems and generate options for solutions based on precedent
- A commitment to educational equity for Black, Latinx, Indigenous, and other historically underserved communities
- A content-area focus in ELA and math outcomes, academic transitions, and/or postsecondary outcomes (matriculation, retention, and graduation) is strongly preferred
Benefits
- 15% contribution toward retirement effective day 1 of employment and immediately 100% vested
- Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Account option
- All health/welfare benefits are effective the first of the month following the hire date
- PTO: 19 days (increases to 21 days beginning the third year of employment), 12 paid holidays
- Life Insurance: value of 3x gross salary, max of 500k
- Opportunities for annual merit-based performance increases + annual incentives
- Professional development opportunities & mentorship program
- Many roles allow employees to choose to work remotely for their own convenience, based on the requirements of the position or project
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