Description

　　ICF is currently seeking an on-call Senior Child Welfare and Education Research Analyst with strong quantitative data collection, management, analysis, and visualization skills. In this role, you will contribute to teams conducting evaluation of several child welfare and education projects. You will be responsible for research design and quantitative data analysis, management, visualization, and reporting. You will also assist with instrument development, developing logic models, triangulating quantitative and qualitative data, and other related tasks.

　　The position is on-call and remote.

　　Key Responsibilities:

　　The Senior Child Welfare and Education Research Analyst will contribute to all phases of program evaluation with a particular focus on quantitative analysis. In this position, you will work with clients and project managers on the design of research and evaluation projects, identify and perform appropriate statistical techniques to answer research questions, clean and manage large data sets, and create data visualizations and engaging data reporting products. In addition, you will conduct quality control reviews of junior staff members’ data products. Candidates should be proficient in multiple data management and analysis tools (e.g., SAS, SPSS, R, Python, etc.) and must be able to work on projects with multiple tasks and sometimes-competing deadlines; be well-versed in research/evaluation methods and analytic approaches; and be able to maintain positive working relationships and communicate effectively with clients and colleagues.

　　Areas of responsibility may include:

　　Partnering with teams to define key performance indicators and data reporting requirements

　　Developing data collection instruments and submitting these for IRB review

　　Building data infrastructure

　　Collecting, cleaning, and managing data

　　Identifying and implementing appropriate statistical methods, including propensity score matching, power analysis, and various methods of inferential statistics and modeling

　　Supporting quality assurance and other data management tasks

　　Creating user-friendly evaluation reports, data visualizations, and other data products to support staff and client data use

　　Monitor and report project progress in terms of activities, outputs/deliverables, and outcomes

　　Basic Qualifications:

　　Bachelor's degree in data science, statistics, math, economics, sociology, or other social science related subject

　　5+ years of experience conducting quantitative data collection and management, research, or program evaluation

　　5+ years of experience using Excel and pivot tables, as well as standard statistical analysis software such as SAS, Python, or R

　　5+ years of experience identifying and implementing appropriate techniques for descriptive and inferential statistical analyses

　　Preferred Skills:

　　Master’s degree in data science, statistics, math, economics, sociology, or other social science related subject

　　Experience working independently to develop innovative solutions to client data interests and challenges

　　Experience sharing lessons learned and building skills of colleagues

　　Prior work experience in a consulting environment

　　Demonstrated experience in producing high-quality, professional visualizations, presentations, reports and other data products

　　Demonstrated experience taking responsibility and ownership of project tasks

　　Professional Skills:

　　Ability to prioritize and manage multiple activities simultaneously, completing tasks on time and to high standards of quality

　　Solid team player with proven ability to manage competing priorities, perspectives, and stakeholder needs

　　Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities

　　Excellent verbal, oral, interpersonal and written communication skills, including experience with developing and delivering presentations and technical writing

　　Working at ICF

　　ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.

　　We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building an inclusive workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to hiring regardless of any protected characteristic, such as race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status, or military/veteran status. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO & AA policy (https://www.icf.com/legal/equal-employment-opportunity) .

　　Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation please email [email protected] and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. Read more about non-discrimination: Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf) and Pay Transparency Statement .

　　Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position. The pay range for this position is:

　　$69,862.00 - $118,765.00

　　Nationwide Remote Office (US99)