Research Program Analyst (Center for Research & Reform in Education)

We are seeking a  Research Program Analyst  who will lead a specialized function in a research program that may include data management planning, research design, data driven program evaluation, optimizing funding opportunities and/or other technical duties that contribute to the quality and advancement of the research.

The Research Program Analyst will plan and direct the operations of a complex mixed methods program evaluation-based educational research program. The individual will provide expertise in qualitative data analysis techniques and statistical analyses commonly used in educational program evaluation.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

- Identify research initiatives and inquiries to advance and assess the research priorities of the faculty.
- Lead research initiatives, e.g. data management activities, program evaluation, internal and external reporting.
- Contribute to the preparation and writing of reports to funders, manuscripts for publication, and presentations for internal and professional meetings.
- Provide and/or contribute to mentoring and training efforts.
- Consult with and advise faculty and leadership on systems, policies and practices key to research success.
- Other duties as assigned.

In addition to the duties described above

- Interacts with various stakeholders in the planning and execution of evaluation studies including the development of scope of works, development and/or identification of appropriate instruments or measures, qualitative data collection and analysis, and report production.

Minimum Qualifications

- Master’s Degree in a related field.
- Five years of related experience in research focus area.
- Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

- Master’s Degree in Education.
- Authorship on articles published in peer-reviewed journals.
- Experience writing manuscripts and grants.
- Mixed methods and qualitative program evaluation designs.

- Technical and scholarly writing, particularly in educational contexts.

- Using qualitative data analysis software.

- Managing and leading multiple projects simultaneously.

Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency

- Data Management and Analysis - Intermediate
- Interpersonal Skills - Intermediate
- Oral and Written Communications - Intermediate
- Program Evaluation - Intermediate
- Research Consultation - Intermediate
- Research Strategy - Intermediate
- Resource Technical Strategy - Intermediate
- Resource Management - Intermediate

The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.

Classified Title: Research Program Analyst   
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/ME  
Starting Salary Range: $66,215 - $116,130 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm 
FLSA Status: Exempt 
Location: Remote 
Department name: Cntr for Research & Reform in Education   
Personnel area: School of Education