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American Institutes for Research

Survey Researcher, Education Statistics

American Institutes for Research, Waltham, Massachusetts, United States, 02254


Survey Researcher, Education Statistics

Job Location:US-Remote | US-VA-Arlington | US-NC-Chapel Hill | US-Chicago | US-MD-Rockville | US-MA-WalthamJob ID:

13113Category:

ResearchOverview

Join AIR as a Survey Researcher with our

Education Statistics

team. The mission of our team of experts is to provide statistical evidence that is meaningful, timely, accurate, and trustworthy in support of AIR's mission to make the world a better, more equitable place. Our Education Statistics portfolio focuses on the development, collection, analysis, and communication of international, national, and state statistics. Our primary practice hubs are:Measurement and statistics in large-scale surveysStandards and assessmentWe are seeking a Survey Researcher with a focus on large-scale surveys to support contracts with federal and state government clients. The Survey Researcher will apply quantitative and qualitative research methods to improve the development, operations, and reporting for large-scale surveys. The Survey Researcher is expected to work on teams that conduct work on all aspects of survey methods and operations, quality management, and data analysis.Candidates hired for the position may work remotely within the United States (U.S.) or from one of our U.S. office locations. This does not include U.S. territories.Responsibilities

The responsibilities for the position may include:Assist in the design and review of qualitative and quantitative data collection instruments including survey questionnaires, interview protocols, and focus group protocols;Support the development and execution of theoretically-sound, practical approaches to achieve the statistical objectives of a study or project;Conduct technical reviews of data collection and data processing plans and specifications for accuracy, completeness, and technical soundness;Perform quality checks of data files for errors and anomalies and communicate potential issues to the client;Assist with the conduct of disclosure risk analysis on restricted- and public-use data files;Disseminate study methods and results internally and externally;Manage small- to medium-sized tasks, including contributing to client meetings and overseeing junior analysts;Provide input for technical sections and budget estimates for proposals;Support learning opportunities for junior staff working on large-scale survey projects.Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, and Experience:PhD degree in fields such as survey methodology, statistics, economics, psychology, sociology, computer science, public policy, public health, or other social science related fields; or Masters with equivalent experience.Proficient understanding of and experience with survey methodology, survey operations, survey data processing, and/or survey data analysis.Experience with federal surveys and large-scale datasets and knowledge of federal data collection standards is preferred.Interest or experience in advancing survey methods using a variety of approaches and data collection techniques is preferred.Skills:Ability to communicate effectively about survey methods, results, and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences.Strong attention to detail and commitment to rigorous quality control at every stage of data collection, preparation, and analysis.Excellent organization and time management skills; ability and willingness to quickly learn new research methods when necessary.Ability to collaborate within a team environment.Disclosures

Upon hire, incumbent will be required to obtain clearance through the Electronic Questionnaires for Investigations Processing (e-QIP) system. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship is not available for this position.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.AIR adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo reference and background checks.AIR's Total Rewards Program is designed to reward our staff competitively and motivate them to achieve our critical mission. This position offers an anticipated annual salary of $85,000 - $115,000.AIR maintains a drug-free work environment.

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