Location: Baltimore, MD (flexible remote in most US states), United States
Child Trends is seeking a (Senior) Research Analyst who specializes in quantitative and statistical methods for its Child Welfare research area. Analysts work on multiple projects simultaneously as a task leader and individual contributor. The Child Welfare Program Area addresses the needs of children who have been or are at risk of being maltreated, placed in foster care, or adopted. It focuses on how child welfare and collaborative agencies are structured, funded and administered, the policies and services implemented to address families' needs, and how interaction with child welfare agencies affects the well-being of children and families. Through research and technical assistance, the team seeks to inform policy makers and improve front-line practice.
Responsibilities:
- Work on multiple research and evaluation projects as a quantitative task leader or analyst.
- Manage a quantitative analysis plan from data cleaning to final results, with timeline, scope and budget.
- Contribute to designing protocols for quantitative data collection and support data collection efforts.
- Develop analytical plans and data management documentation with colleagues.
- Analyze quantitative data using basic and sophisticated statistical methods, with an equity lens.
- Contribute to reports, briefs and memos, proposal development, and communications and dissemination.
- Present findings to clients and stakeholders in public forums.
- Train and supervise research assistants and support staff.
- Some travel may be required.
Qualifications:
- Master's degree in research methods, statistics, applied statistics, applied mathematics, biostatistics, applied economics, data science, sociology, psychology, social work, public health, public policy or a related field plus 2-3 years of experience, OR a Bachelor's degree plus 3-5 years of relevant quantitative experience.
- Experience with inferential statistical techniques, data cleaning, missing data management, categorical and continuous data analysis, and quasi-experimental designs.
- Experience managing and analyzing secondary and administrative data (e.g., AFCARS, NYTD, NCANDS, American Community Survey).
- Proficiency in Stata and R, Microsoft Office (advanced Excel), and data visualization (ggplot2, Shiny, Tableau).
- Excellent writing, communication, organizational and critical thinking skills.
- Desired: experience with data collection, SQL, Git/GitHub, and working with clients such as state administrators or philanthropic project officers.
Candidates are considered for analyst level (III) or senior analyst level (IV) depending on skills and experience. Salary is $72,000 or $87,000 annually depending on the level offered. Full-time, flexible remote in most US states; no work from overseas, and candidates must be authorized to work in the US.
Closing date: 2026-10-30
HOW TO APPLY:
Follow the "apply" link to submit your application. Upload your resume/CV and cover letter, work samples showcasing your quantitative skills, and three professional references. Applications are reviewed in the order received through 10/30, and the position will be closed once filled.
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