Child Welfare and Education Research Analyst- REMOTE

ICF seeks a Child Welfare and Education Research Analyst to join our Child and Family Well-Being (CFWB) Line of this role you will support research evaluation technical assistance implementation and continuous quality improvement (CQI) efforts focused on child welfare and K20 education. You will help design and administer data collection activities (e.g. surveys interviews focus groups) analyze qualitative and quantitative data conduct literature reviews create data visualizations and draft high-quality deliverables for federal state and local agencies and foundations.

This is a full-time remote position with occasional travel for site visits in-person meetings and data collection activities.

Key Responsibilities

As a Research Analyst you will collect analyze and synthesize data from surveys interviews focus groups administrative data observations and site visits. You will collaborate closely with project teams support client communications and contribute to proposal development. Responsibilities may include:

• Supporting focus groups including participant recruitment logistics note-taking and summary reporting.
• Designing fielding and monitoring surveys (online and/or paper) including instrument testing and quality checks.
• Analyzing quantitative data using statistical software (e.g. R Stata SAS SPSS) including cleaning merging validation and documentation.
• Conducting and supporting interviews and focus groups; analyzing and synthesizing qualitative data using coding software (e.g. Dedoose NVivo ).
• Drafting reports briefs and presentations for technical and non-technical audiences; incorporating feedback and ensuring editorial quality.
• Creating clear accurate data visualizations and supporting project teams in using data for decision-making.
• Conducting observations and participating in occasional site visits to locations nationwide.
• Conducting literature reviews and contributing to research briefs memos and other written products.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Education Public Policy Social Science or a related discipline (masters preferred).

• 2 years of experience conducting qualitative and/or quantitative data collection research analysis or evaluation.
• Demonstrated ability to produce clear professional high-quality written deliverables.
• Demonstrated ability to manage work products independently and deliver tasks on time.

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Experience developing online surveys and using platforms such as Qualtrics.
• Experience conducting qualitative analysis using software such as Dedoose NVivo or .
• Experience cleaning merging and manipulating datasets in a professional setting.
• Experience in creating data visualizations using tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
• Prior experience in a consulting environment.

Professional Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications including Word PowerPoint Outlook and Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including technical writing and presenting to varied audiences.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced changing environment.
• Collaborative proactive work style; able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Interest in K12 postsecondary and child welfare systems and improving outcomes for children and families.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for site visits in-person meetings and data collection activities.

Working at ICF

Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position including but not limited to relevant work experience skills certifications and competencies that align to the specified role geographic location education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is: