Research Analyst
Metis Associates
fice, will involve managing small evaluation projects and assisting
senior staff in the evaluation of larger projects, includes the following responsibilities:
• Preparing literature reviews
• Collecting, reviewing and synthesizing program documentation
• Developing instrumentssuch as questionnaires, interview protocols, and surveys
• Conducting focus group interviews with a variety of project stakeholders and participants
• Conducting observations of program activities
• Preparing qualitative and quantitative data for analyses
• Conducting qualitative and quantitative analyses
• Presenting data using graphic and tabular displays, including advanced data
visualizationtechniques
• Preparing evaluation reports and contributing to grant and evaluation proposals
• Assisting with presentations to clients
• Assisting with project development and promotion by participating in discussions on
evaluation methodology, assisting with writing the evaluation section and other
sections of grant proposals, and/or developing presentation proposals
• Assisting with general administrative tasks
Metis Associates is an employee-owned company
Qualifications
Education and Prior Work Experience
Masters or higher degree in targeted/ related field AND at least 2 years research/evaluation experience
CommunicationSkills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Bilingual Spanish and English preferred
Organization Skills
• Ability to take initiative and independently manage several tasks and projects
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
Technical and Other Skills
• Experience with data visualization
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Proficiency with SPSS and knowledge of statistics
• Familiarity with education; children, youth and family issues
Compensation & Work Schedule
• Competitive Salary
• 40 hours per week (Full-Time position)
• Some travel and overtime may be required
• Background check and NYC Department of Education fingerprinting required
To apply for this job please visit www.metisassociates.com.