Survey Researcher, Education Statistics

at AMERICAN INSTITUTES FOR RESEARCH in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Survey Researcher, Education Statistics
Job Location

US-Remote | US-VA-Arlington | US-NC-Chapel Hill | US-Chicago | US-MD-Rockville | US-MA-Waltham

Job ID 
13113  

 Job Location  
United States  

Category 
Research
Overview

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 surveys
Standards and assessment
We 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.

About AIR:

Established in 1946, with headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, AIR is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit institution that conducts behavioral and social science research and delivers technical assistance to solve some of the most urgent challenges in the U.S. and around the world. We advance evidence in the areas of education, health, the workforce, human services, and international development to create a better, more equitable world.
AIR's commitment to diversity goes beyond legal compliance to its full integration in our strategy, operations, and work environment. At AIR, we define diversity broadly, considering everyone's unique life and community experiences. We believe that embracing diverse perspectives, abilities/disabilities, racial/ethnic and cultural backgrounds, styles, ages, genders, gender identities and expressions, education backgrounds, and life stories drives innovation and employee engagement. Learn more about AIR's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategy and hear from our staff by clicking here.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities for the position 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, including supporting activities related to developing and evaluating sampling frames, selecting samples based on complex designs, or constructing weights for studies with complex designs;
Conduct technical reviews of data collection and data processing plans and specifications (e.g., sampling plan, editing and imputation specifications, non-response bias analysis plan) for accuracy, completeness, and technical soundness;
Perform quality checks of data files for errors and anomalies and communicating potential issues to the client;
Assist with the conduct of disclosure risk analysis on restricted- and public-use data files to ensure protection of the identity of individual respondents;
Disseminate study methods and results internally (e.g., memos or short oral presentations) and externally (e.g., technical reports, journal articles, or presentations at professional conferences);
Manage small- to medium-sized tasks, including: contributing to client meetings, planning and tracking deliverables, and overseeing junior analysts conducting quantitative analyses;
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 (e.g., questionnaire design, sampling, survey administration, weighting, data analysis).
Experience with federal surveys and large-scale datasets and knowledge of federal data collection standards is... For full info follow application link.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.