Senior Research Analyst - International Projects NORC at the University of Chicago

NORC at the University of Chicago seeks a Senior Research Analyst in Bethesda, Maryland to support project work in the International Projects Department.

The Senior Research Analyst will support senior technical staff in designing and implementing evaluation projects and data collection and analysis activities. S/he will also work closely with NORC’s senior statisticians in various tasks related to NORC’s international evaluation and survey projects. Specific responsibilities may include design of survey instruments and training materials, coordination of and assistance to interviewer training activities, sample design and selection, literature reviews, data quality reviews of survey data with detailed documentation of results, and analysis of primary and secondary data including preparation of reports, memos, and tables/graphs of findings. The position will require occasional international travel and offers an opportunity to gain first-hand management and field experience.

Qualifications

The following are requirements for the position:

Master’s Degree in social sciences; training in Economics or Statistics is a plus; degrees in other subjects may be considered, if other relevant skills apply.
Experience working with large datasets, conducting data quality review and data analysis
Strong command of statistical packages, such as SPSS and STATA
Strong proficiency with MS Office software, including Excel
Working proficiency with French
Strong analytic and report writing skills
Outstanding interpersonal and critical reasoning skills
International experience preferred
About NORC

NORC at the University of Chicago is an independent research organization headquartered in downtown Chicago with additional offices on The University of Chicago's campus and in Washington, D.C. and Bethesda, Maryland. NORC also supports a nationwide field staff as well as international research operations. With clients throughout the world, NORC collaborates with government agencies, foundations, educational institutions, nonprofit organizations and businesses to provide the data and analysis that supports informed decision making in key areas including health, education, economics, crime, justice, energy, security, and the environment. NORC’s 70 years of leadership and experience in data collection, analysis, and dissemination—coupled with deep subject matter expertise—provides the foundation for effective solutions.

NORC is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer that values and actively seeks diversity in the workforce.

Please apply directly to our website at https://norc-hr.silkroad.com/epostings/index.cfm?fuseaction=app.jobinfo&jobid=305103