Senior Research Data Analyst – Prenatal-to-3 Policy Impact Center
Senior Data Analyst at Vanderbilt University cleans, manages, and analyzes survey and administrative data to support research on early childhood policies, using R and statistical methods to produce actionable insights for policymakers.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Nashville, TN, United States
- Work setup
- Remote
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Data analytics
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and an ability to work collaboratively with others in a team environment
- Experience conducting data management, cleaning, and analysis using original survey data
- Strong skills in R
- Exceptional analytic and critical thinking skills
- Excellent project management and organizational skills, strong problem-solving abilities, tenacity about details and organization
- Strong written communication skills, including the ability to synthesize complex concepts clearly and concisely
- Experience contributing to original research or program evaluation projects, including developing analytic plans, documenting methods, and interpreting findings
- Ability to come up to speed on new topics quickly, multi-task effectively, and produce high-quality work under time constraints; flexible and able to adapt to changing timelines and circumstances when
- Demonstrated understanding and support for key concepts in diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment
- Master’s degree with major coursework in the field of assignment, plus at least three years of related experience; Additional related experience may substitute for required education
Nice to have
- Experience providing supervision and guidance to other staff
- Skills in Stata
- Graduate-level coursework or applied experience in research methods, survey methodology, program evaluation, causal inference, or applied statistics
- Experience with survey data tools (e.g., REDCap, Qualtrics)
- Knowledge of and familiarity with topics related to early childhood and/or social policy
Full description
Senior Research Data Analyst – Prenatal-to-3 Policy Impact CenterJob Description Summary:
The Prenatal-to-3 Policy Impact Center aims to accelerate states’ implementation of evidence-based policies that help all children thrive from the start.
We seek an experienced Senior Research Data Analyst to provide data management and analysis expertise to projects across the Center. The role primarily includes original survey and program data cleaning, data management, and statistical analyses for a portfolio of original research and evaluation projects. The Policy Impact Center’s research seeks to build the evidence base in key areas related to the impact of state policies and programs on outcomes for infants, toddlers, and their families. The role of the Senior Research Data Analyst is essential for transforming raw data into research assets, ensuring the validity and credibility of the Center’s research, resolving complex data challenges, and supporting timely research-based deliverables.
This Senior Research Data Analyst position provides essential data expertise and rigorous analytic support and guidance to a team of data researchers responsible for supporting the Center’s goals to build the evidence base for effective and equitable policymaking, track state progress in building a more effective and equitable system of care, and shape policy development in states through targeted assistance and support.
General Notes:
This position is a term appointment for 12 months beginning upon date of hire, and reports functionally and administratively to the Director of Data and Analytics, Kels Bowman. Applicants from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse environment to continue to build a strong and equitable prenatal-to-3 system of care. This position can be performed remotely, and hybrid remote-work opportunities are available. Visa sponsorship is unavailable for this position.
Coding Test Requirement:As part of the selection process, competitive candidates will be asked to complete a 2-hour coding test. This test will assess your proficiency in coding, analyzing, and interpreting data. To complete the exercise, candidates will need access to a computer with R software.The primary responsibilities of the position include:Data management, analysis, research, and writing:
- Contribute to the development of research questions, study designs, analytic plans, and methodological approaches for original research and evaluation projects
- Manage survey data cleaning and preparation, including guiding processes for data collection and testing, providing support in developing the analytic plan and analysis timeline, implementing quality assurance protocols and detailed documentation, constructing clean, validated analytic datasets that serve as the foundation for the Center’s portfolio of original research