Research Analyst, Senior

Expected Semimonthly Salary:

Work where your work matters. Work at CCRC.

CCRC prides itself as a workplace of choice for passionate talent, driven by our mission to cultivate child, family and community well-being. Whether the position works directly with the public or supports our programs, every position is vital to our mission's success and reputation as a leader. We are not your typical non-profit. We are 900+ people strong and growing!

General Summary
Under minimal supervision of the Research Manager, the Senior Research Analyst will coordinate all research- and program evaluation-related activities, including research and evaluation design, data collection, data entry, data cleaning and analysis. Additionally, the Senior Research Analyst will engage in report writing and dissemination and meet with stakeholders to make recommendations for research and program improvement.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Within a team environment, this position will perform the following responsibilities:

Research, Evaluation, Analysis and Reporting: 50%
* Lead projects involving qualitative and quantitative research methods, sampling designs, focus groups, research or program participant interviews, surveys, statistical analysis, and data science.
* Conduct background research/literature review on issues relevant to children and families, early childhood care and education, health and development, and supportive family services.
* Utilizing the appropriate statistical methodology (e.g., descriptive statistics, significance tests, regression analysis, etc.) conduct analyses and interpret findings to communicate areas within programs that need improvement/are not on track with milestones.
* Communicate findings with appropriate management and partners; coordinate meetings and collaborate with management, partners, and staff to resolve any areas not meeting milestones.
* Produce scientific manuscripts, statistical reports, and outcomes research reports for a wide variety of audiences (internal management, staff, funders, external stakeholders, peer-reviewers for journals); Write informational reports to be published online.
* Prepare and deliver presentations of the data to a wide variety of audiences that invite action by internal and external audiences.
* Develop live self-service analytics and reporting for leadership with online dashboarding and other tools.
* Present research and program evaluation studies and findings at local, state, and national conferences and represent the Research Department of CCRC.
* Contribute content area and program evaluation expertise to the development of programmatic initiatives and organizational strategic planning.
* Assist the Research Manager with the identification, review, and selection of external evaluation consultants and research partners through the development of request for proposal/qualifications (RFP/RFQ).
* Assist with writing Institutional Review Board (IRB) protocols, study templates, and IRB agency coordination.

Data Collection and Data Quality: 40%
* Identify data for tracking and collection from grant proposals and program descriptions.
* Create data pulls from databases for reporting purposes.
* When required, use data collection and analysis strategies according to privacy laws such as FERPA and HIPAA.
* Coordinate with internal and external staff to plan and oversee data collection activities and occasionally design and test computerized data collection and analysis tools.
* Develop and utilize data cleaning techniques; utilize appropriate data governance techniques to ensure data integrity, and produce written protocols for staff; make recommendations about improving data quality.
* Create databases or serve as a liaison with vendors tasked with database administration or database development; make database modifications or oversee modifications made by vendors as needed.
* Compile and synthesize large amounts of information and quantitative and qualitative data.
* Utilize and analyze data to respond to ad hoc information requests.
* Provide technical assistance and training to program or other staff who collect, enter, and analyze data.

Committee and Group Participation: 10%
* Actively participate in internal and external meetings, trainings, workshops, research conferences, and working committees to increase and disseminate knowledge.
Non-Essential Duties And Responsibilities
These duties include tasks that are required and comprise less than 5% of daily functions for this job:
* Contributing to advocacy and public policy materials.
* Grant writing and recommending areas for further study and/or funding.
* Other duties as assigned.

Job Specifications

Minimum Required

• Education: B.A. or B.S. degree required in Education, Human Development, Psychology, Social Sciences, Communication, Public Policy, Basic and Applied Social Psychology and Evaluation, or other related fields with coursework in statistics and research methods

• Experience: Minimum of three to five years of organizational / project experience involving research or program evaluation, survey/protocol development, data collection, data management, data analysis, and report writing.

• Professional/Technical Certifications: n/a
• Technical Requirements:
  • Demonstrated knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, and general office procedures required.
  • Demonstrated experience in advanced statistical analysis, including quantitative analysis using SPSS or similar software required.

• Bilingual Required: n/a
• Travel: This position requires travel. Staff may choose any mode of transportation (driving, walking, bicycling, carpooling, etc.) to arrive to and depart from the location where attendance is required. Should a staff member choose to drive on behalf of CCRC, the staff member must become an approved driver with CCRC prior to driving on behalf of CCRC. Approved drivers driving on behalf of CCRC may choose to drive a CCRC vehicle or own vehicle and must meet requirements to be an approved driver Go to our job board to apply: job board including holding and maintaining current auto insurance, current California Driver's License and receiving DMV clearance
• Work Schedule: Full time, typically M-F
• Work environment: Remote work possibility with potential for working in an office work environment; ambient temperature and noises, indoors
• Background & Health Clearance Requirements: n/a

Preferred

All minimum requirements above met, plus:

• Education: M.A. or M.S. degree required in Education, Human Development, Psychology, Social Sciences, Communication, Public Policy, Basic and Applied Social Psychology and Evaluation, or other related fields with coursework in statistics and research methods, preferred.
• Technical Requirements - In addition to above:
  • Knowledge of R or other advanced analytics software preferred.
  • Knowledge of SQL, including knowledge of database technology and data modeling preferred.
  • Knowledge of Python preferred.
  • Knowledge of Alteryx Designer software preferred.
• Bilingual Preferred: Ability to converse, write and/or translate in English and Armenian / Spanish

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At CCRC, passion and meaningful work is rewarded! We offer employees:

• Competitive compensation package
• Robust benefit offerings -Medical, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance and Long Term Disability paid for by CCRC
• Employer Contribution and Employer Match in the 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with 100% vesting
• Generous Time Off Policy-Vacation and Sick Time, Holidays, and Paid Winter Break
• Opportunities for learning and professional development, including education reimbursement
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
• 501(c) (3) designation-You can apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness!
  

We have doubled in size over the past 10 years. We provide child development and early education, workforce development opportunities, child care financial assistance, Head Start preschool and Early Head Start services and more for close to 50,000 parents, children, and child care providers each month in Northern Los Angeles County, including Antelope Valley, and the entirety of San Bernardino County, including an office in Victorville, serving a total geographic area of 22,500 square miles.

Child Care Resource Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Accommodations: If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative at (818) 717-1000 ext. 6599 or email them at Recruiting@ccrcca.org.