Social Science Research and Data Analyst/Senior Social Science Research and Data Analyst

$90,000 - $110,000/Yr

Institute For Women's Policy Research - Washington, DC

Full-time - Mid Level

Washington, DC

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About the position

The Social Science Research and Data Analyst/Senior Social Science Research and Data Analyst at the Institute for Women's Policy Research (IWPR) is responsible for managing the collection and analysis of data across various programs and issue areas. This role involves providing analytic and research support for data-driven projects, manipulating and analyzing large datasets, and employing advanced statistical methods to derive insights. The position also includes designing surveys, producing reports, and identifying trends to support IWPR's mission of achieving economic equity for women.

Responsibilities

• Manage the collection and analysis of data across all IWPR programs and issue areas.
• Provide analytic and research support for data-driven projects, including manipulating, merging, cleaning, interpreting, and analyzing large datasets.
• Design and conduct surveys, producing results and analysis; perform statistical procedures common to survey research.
• Produce high-quality reports, briefs, and fact sheets based on survey findings.
• Identify opportunities and trends for high impact in research and data analysis.
• Work with the SVP of Research to develop a strategic plan for data management.
• Conduct advanced quantitative data analysis using econometric and statistical methods.
• Collect, clean, and analyze quantitative and qualitative data for projects.
• Write high-quality working papers, reports, and presentations based on data analysis.
• Coordinate logistical tasks for research proposals and events.
• Direct the work of research assistants and interns as necessary.

Requirements

• PhD preferred with five years of experience managing high-level projects, or a master's degree with at least ten years of experience in a related field.
• Master's degree in Math, Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field for the Social Science Research and Data Analyst role.
• Experience with multivariate statistical methods, survey research, and qualitative research design and analysis.
• Proficient in STATA, with basic knowledge of R and R Studio; programming in Python is a plus.
• Experience calculating labor market indicators using CPS, CPS ASEC, ACS, and BLS data.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with SIPP, HRS, BRFSS data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills.
• Superior problem-solving, managerial, and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Generous benefits package
• Hybrid work environment