Washington, District of columbia
Research Analyst/Associate Job Opening in Washington, District of columbia - The Center for the Study of Services (CSS), a nonprofit research organization, is seeking a Research Analyst or Research Associate for our Healthcare Research Group, which specializes in the fielding of healthcare surveys. We are looking for individuals with strong analytical and organizational skills who can make a solid contribution to our work.
All research staff participate in a range of project management and analytical work:
Write programs, macros, and queries to process or analyze large data files (100,000+ records)
Design print, web, and mobile surveys
Plan survey timelines, fielding methodologies, and project budgets
Coordinate survey administration with clients, subcontractors and internal healthcare research staff-Calculate descriptive statistics from survey results
Generate client reports and scores for public reporting
Application requirements:
Education and Work Experience Requirements:
-Research Analyst: A bachelor?s degree and experience or coursework that demonstrates analytical and organizational ability; some post-graduate work experience preferred
-Research Associate: Either a bachelor?s degree plus two years of applicable experience, or a master?s degree
U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status
Understanding of general statistics, Boolean algebraic logic, and data interpretation
Fundamental technical skills using spreadsheets and databases. Experience with statistical software such as SPSS, STATA, or similar statistical packages.
Ability to become proficient writing SQL queries and programs to automate the processing of large data sets (previous programming coursework or SQL experience preferred)
Ability to accomplish tasks proactively and independently
Aptitude for attention to detail and working in a team environment
Given the breadth of analytical and management activities, we do not expect applicants to have prior experience in all of these areas; however, applicants must demonstrate the motivation and ability to learn on the job.
We offer competitive salaries based on experience. CSS offers excellent benefits that include annual leave, health insurance, retirement contribution, flexible spending accounts, and disability plans. CSS is conveniently located in downtown DC.
CSS is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. CSS also proudly supports and encourages U.S. Veterans to apply for our job opportunities.
To apply, please submit résumé and cover letter through Indeed. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
Job Type: Full-time
Job Location:
Washington, DC 20001
Required education:
Bachelor's
Required languages:
Spanish
English
|
