Child Trends has an opening for a Survey Research Analyst responsible
for conducting social science research projects under the general
direction of more senior staff members.  The analyst will assist in the
selection and application of various data collection techniques;
development of data collection instruments and field procedures; and
participate in and oversee data collection and analysis and writing
results.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities:

*        Works independently and conducts all phases of data collection
including: development of questionnaires, instruments or protocols; item
development and testing; sample design and management; recruitment and
screening of participants; training of junior project members; field
procedures; data quality; etc.

*        Familiarity with various interview and data collection
techniques such as standardized interviewing; qualitative
semi-structured interviews; site visits; cognitive interviewing; focus
groups; and observational data collection.

*        Ability to analyze and interpret data and identify patterns from
data collected through surveys, qualitative interviews, observational
data, cognitive interviews and focus groups.

*        Uses SAS, Stata and other statistical software to manage and
manipulate quantitative data sets; including variable creation, data
cleaning and recoding, and translating data from one program to another.

*        Analyzes qualitative data.  Familiarity with qualitative
software packages. Supervises coding of observational data.

*        Prepares statistical and qualitative reports and presentations.

*        Supervises and assigns work to research assistants and support
staff.  May train interviewers or data users.

*        Act as liaison with data collection subcontractors.

*        Develop IRB materials and oversee data security and
confidentiality procedures.

*        Performs other related duties as required.

*        Some travel may be required.

Qualifications:

*         Masters degree, or BA degree plus 3-5 year's experience in
appropriate discipline such as Survey Methods; Sociology; Cognitive or
Developmental Psychology, Demography.

*         Demonstrated proficiency in and experience with quantitative
and qualitative research methods.

*         Two to three year's work experience with data collection
techniques and analysis.

*         Proficiency with SAS, SPSS and/or Stata and Qualitative data
analysis software packages.

*         Proven organizational and project and time management skills.

*         Excellent oral and written communication skills.

*         Experience with large complex data sets a plus.

How to Apply:
Please upload your resume with a cover letter, salary requirements,
transcripts, writing sample, and list of three professional references
at <http://resumes.childtrends.org> http://resumes.childtrends.org
referencing "Survey Research Analyst" in the cover letter.
Alternatively, please email your application to hr@childtrends.org with
Survey Research Analyst in the subject line, or mail it to:  HR Manager,
Child Trends, 4301 Connecticut Ave., NW, Suite 350, Washington, DC
20008.  NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE!   Child Trends is an Equal Opportunity
and Affirmative Action Employer.