Senior Analyst, Applied Research and Evaluation

Job Description

Job Description

Organization Overview

The National Institute for Children’s Health Quality (NICHQ) is a mission-driven nonprofit dedicated to driving dramatic and sustainable improvements in the complex issues facing children’s health. We provide deep expertise in building and managing effective change strategies that align partners and engage participants to achieve better outcomes for children’s health.

Position Overview

The Senior Analyst brings knowledge of and experience in applied research and evaluation and applies that knowledge to lead the successful design, execution and management of projects in the context of NICHQ’s maternal child health work. The Senior Analyst works closely and collaboratively with the Senior leadership in Programs and in the Department of Applied Research and Evaluation (DARE), project leads, Quality Improvement Advisors, expert faculty members, funders, and project teams to design and execute applied research and evaluation work that provides high-quality, relevant data analysis and recommendations across the lifecycle of projects. The Senior Analyst plays an integral and leadership role on NICHQ’s Applied Research and Evaluation team, guiding the department’s work (under the supervision of the Associate Director and senior leadership in DARE), as well as in the team’s work to capture, develop, and spread innovative approaches. The Senior Analyst may provide additional research consulting services and assist in elevating NICHQ’s standing in the scientific community by driving strategic planning for publications and conference presentations.

Summary

Career Level : Experienced

Status : Full-Time, Exempt Employee, US Based Remote

Education : Master’s degree required; doctoral degree in relevant discipline preferred

Reports to : Principal Analyst Department of Applied Research and Evaluation (DARE)

Salary : $84,000

Responsibilities

• Applied research and evaluation tasks including

Planning

Create and implement plans for data management and analytic file creation

Design, build and maintain REDCap databases to support research data collection efforts

Clean, transform, and validate data to ensure accuracy and readiness for analysis

Prepare comprehensive summaries and graphic representations of statistical findings across different formats

Skills and Knowledge

Qualifications and Characteristics

Benefits

We offer a generous benefits package for employees including competitive compensation; US based remote work; paid time off including vacation, sick and holidays; insurance including medical, dental, vision, disability and life; flexible spending accounts; employee assistance programs; paid parental leave and professional development benefits.

NICHQ is committed to increasing the representation of people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds in our workforce and to value and embrace their skills, perspectives and experiences for the benefit of our mission. NICHQ is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender or gender expression, sexual orientation, age marital status or disability. NICHQ strongly encourages applications from candidates who identify as BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, or from any other minoritized group.

To Apply

To apply for this employment opportunity, please complete and submit an online application at NICHQ.org.