Research Analyst

$75,000 - $85,000/Yr

The Council For Professional Recognition - Washington, DC

Full-time

Washington, DC

Educational Services

About the position

The Research Analyst plays a crucial role in advancing the mission and objectives of the Council for Professional Recognition through the application of advanced research techniques, strategic insights, and quantitative analysis. This position is responsible for supporting various departmental research activities, particularly in monitoring the landscape of the Early Childhood Education (ECE) credentialing field. The Research Analyst will recommend strategies that contribute to the Council's growth and will support the Psychometric and Research department throughout all aspects of the credentialing process. This role requires collaboration across departments to provide insights that guide strategic decision-making processes. In this position, the Research Analyst will design independent studies aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of the Council's products or services. This involves collaborating with different departments within the Council to conduct both qualitative and quantitative data projects. The analyst will be responsible for generating clear and concise reports that outline findings, provide valuable insights to both internal and external stakeholders, and offer recommendations to improve product performance and inform strategic decision-making. The role also includes project management responsibilities, where the analyst will work with key stakeholders to ensure that the Council's work is streamlined and efficient. Additionally, the Research Analyst will engage externally to elevate the Council's visibility by participating in conferences, meetings, and webinars. This position requires adherence to Council policies and procedures, maintaining a high level of confidentiality, and providing excellent customer service to all stakeholders. The analyst will also be expected to establish an annual professional development plan with goals that are monitored quarterly, ensuring continuous growth and alignment with the Council's mission.

Responsibilities

• Design independent studies to evaluate the effectiveness of products or services.
• Collaborate with Council departments to conduct qualitative and quantitative data projects.
• Generate clear and concise reports outlining findings and providing valuable insights to stakeholders.
• Offer recommendations to improve product performance and inform strategic decision-making.
• Work with key stakeholders to ensure the Council's work is streamlined.
• Participate in conferences, meetings, and webinars to elevate Council visibility.
• Adhere to Council Policies and Procedures.
• Learn and sustain knowledge of all Council programs and services.
• Provide excellent customer service to all Council stakeholders.
• Work across departments to develop and maintain a collaborative team relationship.
• Establish an annual professional development plan with monitored goals.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master's degree preferred.
• Experience designing research studies, identifying objectives, and developing protocols.
• Experience creating surveys and conducting interviews.
• Experience analyzing and interpreting data and clearly presenting findings.
• Experience developing project plans and managing projects.
• Experience with statistical software (e.g. R, SPSS, Winsteps).
• Experience in Early Childhood Education is a plus.
• Experience in testing and/or credentialing setting is a plus.
• Demonstrated success in a remote environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in Early Childhood Education.
• Experience in testing and/or credentialing setting.