Research Analyst

 

Group:   Division of Research, Evaluation and Technology

 

About Metis Associates

 

Metis Associates is a consulting organization founded in 1977.  Our main office is located in New York City’s lower Manhattan, with smaller offices in Atlanta and Philadelphia.  Our clients include school districts, state and local government agencies, national foundations, and community-based organizations.  The services we provide to our clients include program evaluation, program and grant development, analytical research, technical assistance and policy development, and the development of information technology systems to collect data and manage operations.  Our client base is national in scope, but with a heavy concentration in the North East, Midwest, Southern and Mid-Atlantic regions.   

 

Responsibilities 

      

The Research Analyst will be coordinating, managing and conducting activities for various research, evaluation and development projects with a team of professionals.  The Research Analyst will be responsible for organizing and carrying out evaluation activities, including managing projects and providing support for senior staff, on various education-related projects.  This position will be based in our New York City headquarters.  The specific tasks for which the Research Analyst will be responsible include the following: 

 

¨       Analyze, interpret, and write up qualitative and quantitative data;

¨       Present data using graphic and tabular displays;

¨       Prepare literature reviews;

¨       Develop instruments such as surveys, interview protocols, and questionnaires;

¨       Conduct observations of classrooms, professional development activities, parent workshops, meetings and other events;

¨       Conduct focus groups and individual interviews with students, staff, and parents;

¨       Collect, review, and synthesize program documentation;

¨       Communicate with clients on data collection issues;

¨       Assist in the writing of evaluation reports; and

¨       Participate in promotional activities such as the preparation of proposals and grant applications.

 

 

 

Skills and Abilities

 

·         Education and Prior Work Experience

Master’s degree in a targeted field (e.g., Education, Research and Evaluation, Sociology, Public Policy) or related social science field and a minimum of two years of successful work experience in a research or evaluation setting, -OR- Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least three years of successful work experience in a research or evaluation setting

 

·          Communication Skills

Excellent communication skills both verbal and written

Bilingual English and Spanish a plus 

 

·         Organization Skills

Ability to take initiative and independently manage several tasks and projects simultaneously with attention to detail

 

Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment 

 

·         Technical and Other Skills

Proficiency of Microsoft Office applications

 

Strong knowledge of statistics (e.g., t-test, frequency distributions), including knowledge of software packages used for data analysis and presentation of findings (e.g., SPSS)

 

Strong knowledge of qualitative research methods (e.g. interviews, focus groups, observations) and data analysis

 

Familiarity with public education issues and/or child welfare

 

 

Compensation & Work Schedule

 

Competitive Salary

 

40 hours per week (Full-Time position).  Some light to moderate travel and overtime may be required as well as background checks per the requirements of our Education and Human Services clients.

 

 

Visit www.metisassociates.com for a description of Metis, its work and its people. 

 

Metis Associates employs a multi-cultural staff because we believe a multi-cultural staff makes us stronger and enables us to serve our clients more effectively. Metis Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer and minority candidates are strongly urged to apply.