Community Science – Analyst

Accountabilities:

• • Research and evaluation: Support qualitative and quantitative research activities, including survey development, interviews, focus groups, literature reviews, document reviews, and other data collection methods.
  • Data management and analysis: Collect, organize, clean, manage, and analyze qualitative and quantitative data using tools such as Excel, R, SPSS, or comparable research software.
  • Client insights: Help interpret findings, identify meaningful patterns, and translate research into practical insights and recommendations for clients and communities.
  • Writing and deliverables: Draft reports, memos, proposals, presentations, technical documents, and other client-facing materials tailored to different audiences.
  • Data visualization: Develop clear charts, tables, infographics, and other visual materials that communicate research findings effectively.
  • Presentations and engagement: Support client meetings, presentations, discussions of findings, technical assistance, training, and capacity-building activities.
  • Project coordination: Coordinate tasks, timelines, deliverables, and priorities across multiple projects while maintaining quality and proactively communicating progress or emerging needs.
  • Team collaboration: Work closely with colleagues across practice areas, contribute ideas and solutions, participate in project meetings, and seek guidance when appropriate.
  • Proposal development: Contribute to proposals by coordinating activities, preparing supporting materials, drafting sections, and helping produce high-quality submissions.
  • Professional contribution: Maintain an approximately 85% project utilization target and participate in approved professional development and internal practice initiatives.

  Requirements:

  • Education and experience: Bachelor’s degree in public health, public policy, sociology, psychology, education, social work, or a related social science discipline; a master’s degree is preferred.
  • Relevant experience: At least 3 years of professional experience in research, evaluation, consulting, community engagement, capacity building, or a related field.
  • Research capabilities: Demonstrated experience collecting, organizing, managing, and analyzing qualitative and/or quantitative data, as well as conducting interviews, focus groups, surveys, or similar research activities.
  • Analytical skills: Strong critical thinking, analytical reasoning, problem-solving, and research synthesis capabilities.
  • Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex information clearly and adapt materials for different audiences.
  • Project management: Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and competing priorities simultaneously.
  • Technical proficiency: Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, plus familiarity with research and analysis tools such as SPSS, R, NVivo, Dedoose, or similar platforms.
  • Consulting mindset: Comfortable working in a collaborative, fast-paced consulting environment and contributing across different projects, clients, and subject areas.
  • Independence and collaboration: Able to take ownership of work, operate independently, communicate proactively, and know when to seek input from colleagues.
  • Adaptability: Curious, flexible, eager to learn, and committed to continuously improving professional skills and the quality of deliverables.
  • Mission alignment: Genuine interest in using research, evaluation, and community engagement to advance healthier, more just, and equitable communities.
  • Must be located within one of the 50 U.S. states or Washington, DC, and able to provide proof of authorization to work in the United States.
  • Travel: Willingness and ability to travel as needed for client meetings, project activities, or community engagement.

  Benefits:

  • Competitive salary: Base salary of $80,000–$85,000, with final compensation determined by relevant experience, skills, certifications, competencies, education, geographic location, and other applicable factors.
  • Medical coverage: Partially subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Retirement savings: Fully vested 401(k) plan with an employer match.
  • Insurance protection: Company-paid life and disability insurance.
  • Paid family leave: Support for eligible employees during important family and caregiving periods.
  • Paid time off: Generous PTO policy designed to support work-life balance and personal flexibility.
  • Remote work: Fully remote position available throughout the United States and Washington, DC.
  • Collaborative environment: A remote-first workplace that emphasizes virtual collaboration, strong team relationships, continuous learning, and professional development.
  • Meaningful work: Opportunities to contribute to research, evaluation, strategy, and community-focused projects designed to create measurable social impact.