The University of Virginia's Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service seeks a Data Research Analyst Lead to support the Center for Survey Research by leading data management and statistical analysis across diverse survey projects, ensuring high-quality data outcomes.
Requirements
- Experience managing raw data, conducting data cleaning, and troubleshooting.
- Knowledge of inferential statistical techniques used in social science research.
- Proficiency in at least one statistical software or programming language (e.g., SPSS, Stata, R, Python).
- Strong technical writing and research documentation skills.
- Proficiency in SPSS.
- Experience conducting survey research and/or analyzing survey data.
- An advanced degree in a related field may be considered in lieu of professional experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform and oversee data preparation and statistical analysis using SPSS, Excel, R, and other tools.
- Clean and prepare data from multiple collection modes (e.g., online, phone, entry).
- Develop and apply survey weights based on sampling/post-stratification.
- Merge, modify, and structure datasets for analysis.
- Design analysis plans and implement them.
- Conduct inferential statistical analyses and summarize findings.
- Draft reports, visualizations, and audience-appropriate narratives.
Other
- Bachelor's degree with at least three years of relevant work experience.
- Excellent interpersonal and team collaboration skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Occasional travel may be required to attend meetings and conferences.
- This position does not sponsor applicants for work visas.
