Child Welfare and Education Research Analyst- REMOTE
United States
Full-time
Remote
$56K/yr - $95K/yr
Entry, Mid Level
ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, and they are seeking a Child Welfare and Education Research Analyst to join their Child and Family Well-Being Line of Business. In this role, you will support research, evaluation, and continuous quality improvement efforts focused on child welfare and K–20 education, including data collection, analysis, and drafting deliverables for various agencies.
Collect, analyze, and synthesize data from surveys, interviews, focus groups, administrative data, observations, and site visits
Collaborate closely with project teams, support client communications, and contribute to proposal development
Supporting focus groups, including participant recruitment, logistics, note-taking, and summary reporting
Designing, fielding, and monitoring surveys (online and/or paper), including instrument testing and quality checks
Analyzing quantitative data using statistical software (e.g., R, Stata, SAS, SPSS), including cleaning, merging, validation, and documentation
Conducting and supporting interviews and focus groups; analyzing and synthesizing qualitative data using coding software (e.g., Dedoose, NVivo, Atlas.ti)
Drafting reports, briefs, and presentations for technical and non-technical audiences; incorporating feedback and ensuring editorial quality
Creating clear, accurate data visualizations and supporting project teams in using data for decision-making
Conducting observations and participating in occasional site visits to locations nationwide
Conducting literature reviews and contributing to research briefs, memos, and other written products
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Education, Public Policy, Social Science, or a related discipline (master's preferred)
2+ years of experience conducting qualitative and/or quantitative data collection, research analysis, or evaluation
Demonstrated ability to produce clear, professional, high-quality written deliverables
Demonstrated ability to manage work products independently and deliver tasks on time
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical writing and presenting to varied audiences
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, changing environment
Collaborative, proactive work style; able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
Interest in K–12, postsecondary, and child welfare systems and improving outcomes for children and families
Willingness to travel occasionally for site visits, in-person meetings, and data collection activities
Preferred
Experience developing online surveys and using platforms such as Qualtrics
Experience conducting qualitative analysis using software such as Dedoose, NVivo, or Atlas.ti
Experience cleaning, merging, and manipulating datasets in a professional setting
Experience in creating data visualizations using tools such as Power BI or Tableau
Prior experience in a consulting environment
Benefits
ICF is a global consulting and technology services provider focused on making big things possible for our clients.
