Child & Youth Research Analyst - REMOTE

Description

ICF's Child Welfare and Education Line of Business is currently seeking a Child and Youth Research Analyst. As an Analyst, you will apply your academic knowledge and work experience and gain exposure to major research and evaluation projects related to child welfare, technical assistance, implementation, and mental health. Analysts are involved in development of data collection instruments, survey administration, interviews and focus groups, data synthesis and analysis, writing reports, literature reviews, data visualization, and other tasks as required.

This position will contribute to research and evaluation work as well as continuous quality improvement (CQI) efforts for large technical assistance and information dissemination projects federal, state, and local agencies.

Key Responsibilities

• The Analyst will be responsible for the collection and analysis of data through surveys, focus groups, one-on-one interviews, administrative data, learning management systems, and observations.
• Analysts will immediately assume active roles on project teams and will quickly gain responsibility commensurate with their success in the position.
• Candidates must be able to manage projects that include multiple tasks with competing deadlines, be well-versed in research/evaluation strategies, methodologies and analytic approaches, be able to maintain positive relationships with clients and colleagues, and play an integral role in proposal development.
• Candidates must have experience working as part of research team(s) to develop analytic reporting frameworks and iterative data analysis.
• Areas of responsibility may include:
• Refining CQI processes
• Processing and coding qualitative data
• Assisting with focus groups, including management of recruitment, logistics, note-taking, and reporting.
• Designing and conducting surveys.
• Conducting one-on-one interviews and focus groups. Analyzing and synthesizing qualitative and quantitative data.
• Producing reports and presentations for a variety of audiences.
• Creating data visualizations and supporting staff use of data
• Conducting observations and occasional site visits to locations nationwide.
• Developing literature reviews and writing research briefs.
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Public Policy, Social Science, or related discipline required OR Master's degree and 2 year experience
• 2+ years of experience conducting qualitative and/or quantitative data collection, research analysis, or evaluation
• 2+ years of experience in producing high-quality, professionally written products
• Effective communication skills for working with project teams regarding issues, needs and/or priority setting for projects
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Masters Degree
• Strong ability to multi-task
• Experience working on projects serving vulnerable children and families
• Experience using a statistical package such as SPSS, SAS, STATA, Jamovi, or R
• Experience developing on-line surveys and using software such as Qualtrics
• Experience conducting qualitative analysis using software such as Dedoose, NVivo, or Atlas.ti
• Experience applying analytic skills in a working environment (such as merging, cleaning, manipulating datasets)
• Experience in data visualization techniques and principles, including use of software such as Excel, Tableau, or Power Bi
• Prior work experience in a consulting environment
  
  

Working at ICF

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.

We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO policy.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please email [email protected] and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. 

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Candidate AI Usage Policy

At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process. 

However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at [email protected]. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.  

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:

$73,722.00 - $125,327.00

Nationwide Remote Office (US99)