Senior Analyst- Research, Monitoring, and Evaluation (Remote Flexible)

$70,000 - $110,000/Yr

Abt Global - Rockville, MD

Full-time - Mid Level

Rockville, MD

1,001-5,000 employees

About the position

The World at Abt is dedicated to solving the world's most pressing issues and improving the quality of life for people worldwide. Abt is a team of over 3,000 individuals across more than 50 countries, united in their commitment to tackle significant challenges. The organization values diverse ideas, backgrounds, and viewpoints, fostering an environment where collaboration and flexibility are paramount. This culture allows employees to balance their work and personal lives effectively, promoting overall well-being. The Senior Analyst position is a critical role within Abt's Research, Monitoring, and Evaluation Capability team. The selected candidate will conduct high-quality research, monitoring, and evaluation services to generate evidence-based insights that inform policy and programming at various levels. The role involves designing and executing a wide range of research activities, including randomized controlled trials, quasi-experiments, outcomes studies, and systematic evidence reviews, among others. The Senior Analyst will work in a collegial environment, dedicated to addressing pressing research challenges in areas such as human services, public health, and environmental resources. This position is anticipated to start between June and August 2025, and candidates who are graduating with their PhDs in Spring or Summer 2025 are strongly encouraged to apply. Applications received before October 11th will be prioritized. The role requires a commitment to methodological rigor and the ability to work independently while managing complex tasks and collaborating with project teams.

Responsibilities

• Contribute methodological expertise across a broad range of quantitative or qualitative research approaches.
• Contribute subject-matter expertise in areas such as children, youth, and families; education; workforce and disability; food and nutrition; housing and asset building; health care, public health, and criminal justice.
• Execute or manage moderately to highly complex research and evaluation tasks for federal clients, including developing research designs and analysis plans, and collecting and analyzing qualitative data.
• Collaborate with or manage project teams, ensuring respectful communication and timely completion of tasks.
• Support business development activities, including proposal writing and development.
• Contribute to developing and disseminating project deliverables and sharing findings through various media.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree + 5 years of relevant experience, Master's degree + 3 years of relevant experience, or PhD.
• Demonstrated technical expertise related to quantitative and/or qualitative research methods for program evaluation in the social sciences.
• Experience with quantitative and/or qualitative analysis, data collection, and reporting.
• Aptitude and interest in mentoring less-experienced staff and managing multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated commitment to principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion in research approaches and interactions with colleagues.
• Experience translating research for practice, policy, and/or government audiences.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with clients and work effectively in a team environment.
• Knowledge of relevant statistical and qualitative software packages (e.g., SAS, Stata, R, NVivo, Tableau, ArcGIS).

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with business development and proposal or grant writing.

Benefits

• Market-competitive salaries
• Comprehensive employee benefits
• Flexible schedules
• Professional development opportunities
• Innovative total rewards programs designed to help balance work and personal life.