Research Analyst

Maryland, MD - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 14 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Mfinite Consulting is seeking qualified professionals to support upcoming contract opportunities in Maryland. Responsibilities vary by role but may include operational support technical services administrative assistance facility maintenance engineering services financial analysis and program support. Candidates should demonstrate strong professionalism reliability and the ability to work in collaborative environments.

About Mfinite Consulting: Mfinite Consulting LLC is a certified veteran-owned woman-owned and minority-owned professional services firm delivering consulting technology and workforce solutions to public and private sector organizations. Our mission is to strengthen organizations by improving operations enhancing workforce capabilities and fostering innovation.

Job Title: Research Analyst
Location: Maryland
Employment Type: Contract

Job Summary:
The Research Analyst supports the planning evaluation and implementation of state programs and initiatives through rigorous research data analysis and reporting. This role involves collecting and analyzing quantitative and qualitative data preparing detailed reports and policy briefs and presenting findings to leadership to inform decision-making and program improvements. The ideal candidate is analytical detail-oriented and skilled in translating complex data into actionable insights.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct qualitative and quantitative research to evaluate program effectiveness and support policy development.
Collect clean and analyze data from multiple sources to identify trends insights and areas for improvement.
Prepare comprehensive research reports policy briefs and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
Develop and maintain research databases ensuring data integrity accuracy and accessibility.
Collaborate with program managers leadership and external partners to design research methodologies and evaluation frameworks.
Present research findings to leadership and stakeholders in a clear and actionable manner.
Support the development of performance metrics key indicators and monitoring tools for state programs.
Stay current on industry trends research methodologies and statistical techniques relevant to program evaluation.
Assist with grant applications policy analysis and other research-related initiatives as needed.
Ensure compliance with data privacy security and ethical research standards.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Public Policy Economics Statistics Data Science or a related field.
Strong analytical research and data interpretation skills.
Experience preparing research reports policy briefs and presentations.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Excel and PowerPoint for data analysis and reporting.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience conducting research or program evaluation in government or public sector environments.
Proficiency with statistical and data analysis software such as R SPSS SAS or Python.
Knowledge of program evaluation methodologies and policy analysis techniques.
Familiarity with data visualization tools and dashboards (e.g. Tableau Power BI).
Experience managing research databases and ensuring data quality.

Job Title: Research Analyst
Location: Maryland
Employment Type: Contract

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct qualitative and quantitative research to evaluate program effectiveness and support policy development.
Collect clean and analyze data from multiple sources to identify trends insights and areas for improvement.
Prepare comprehensive research reports policy briefs and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
Develop and maintain research databases ensuring data integrity accuracy and accessibility.
Collaborate with program managers leadership and external partners to design research methodologies and evaluation frameworks.
Present research findings to leadership and stakeholders in a clear and actionable manner.
Support the development of performance metrics key indicators and monitoring tools for state programs.
Stay current on industry trends research methodologies and statistical techniques relevant to program evaluation.
Assist with grant applications policy analysis and other research-related initiatives as needed.
Ensure compliance with data privacy security and ethical research standards.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Public Policy Economics Statistics Data Science or a related field.
Strong analytical research and data interpretation skills.
Experience preparing research reports policy briefs and presentations.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Excel and PowerPoint for data analysis and reporting.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience conducting research or program evaluation in government or public sector environments.
Proficiency with statistical and data analysis software such as R SPSS SAS or Python.
Knowledge of program evaluation methodologies and policy analysis techniques.
Familiarity with data visualization tools and dashboards (e.g. Tableau Power BI).
Experience managing research databases and ensuring data quality.