Research Analyst

Job Summary: The Research Analyst role is essential for supporting and elevating the Board of Certification’s research initiatives and overall effectiveness by strengthening its capacity to conduct high-quality, data-driven research. - Supports the design, development, and implementation of BOC research studies. - Prepares and manages the integrity of research data, both quantitative and qualitative, for quality assessment, analysis, and interpretation. - Assists in the dissemination of research findings into reports, manuscripts, posters, presentations, and other scholarly or organizational products. - Assists in the management of research timelines, deliverables, documentation, and coordination across concurrent projects. - Supports the development and validation of surveys, assessments, and other research instruments. - Supports research findings and dissemination through data visualizations. - Supports the Examination Excellence team through developing annual examination summary reports. - Collaborates effectively and efficiently with the Senior Manager of Psychometrics and Research, BOC team members, volunteers, and other stakeholders. Special Characteristics: Ability to work independently and as a team member. Exceptional communication skills. Strong technical writing skills. Organized, detail-oriented, able to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines as needed. Proficient in computer skills for communication, data analysis, and database management. Duties/Responsibilities: - Conducts comprehensive literature reviews and synthesizes relevant literature. - Identifies relevant theories, instruments, methodologies, and gaps in existing research. - Assists in developing research questions and hypotheses and identifying the appropriate methodologies and analytical strategies. - Assists in developing and refining survey questions and identifying validated instruments. - Programs survey instruments into survey software and conducts quality checks to ensure accuracy and functionality. - Manages and validates large datasets, including but not limited to data entry, cleaning and restructuring datasets, and merging datasets from multiple sources for quality assessment and analysis purposes. - Assists in conducting descriptive and inferential statistical analyses (ANOVA, regression, t-tests, etc.) and other relevant methods as required using SPSS. - Interprets statistical results in relation to research questions and collaborates with BOC team members to determine appropriate conclusions. - Prepares tables, figures, and other data visualizations for manuscripts, posters, presentations, and summary reports using Excel and Tableau. - Prepares annual examination summary reports using Tableau. - Works with Tableau Developer on data visualization duties as assigned. - Supports the design and implementation of qualitative research studies, including interviews and focus groups, qualitative data collection, and analysis. - Tracks research timelines, milestones, and deliverables; maintains project documentation. - Coordinates research-related activities, communication/meetings, and associated logistics with BOC team members, volunteers, and external stakeholders. - Identifies opportunities for new research ideas and facilitates the operationalization of ideas into actionable projects. - Considers the utility of best practices for data management and data analysis, and a sensible approach to research conclusions - Contributes to the development and maintenance of controlled documents for research and data analysis. - Performs administrative duties as assigned. - Assists with other duties as assigned. Required Skills/Abilities: - Passionate and proactive about research; possesses a strong sense of curiosity about data, research questions and ideas. - Strong understanding of statistical and research concepts. - Proficient in SPSS or other statistical software for data cleaning and analysis. - Working knowledge of Tableau for data visualizations and summary reports. - Demonstrates effective time management and organizational skills to manage multiple projects with time-sensitive components. - Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills necessary to organize, structure, and communicate information and ideas clearly. - Utilizes proper grammar and vocabulary in both verbal and written usage. - Demonstrates strong attention to detail and analytical ability to evaluate and ensure accuracy. - Ability to identify problems, consider alternatives, consult with peers, and implement solutions. - Ability to work independently and as a team member. - Ability to be punctual and reliable. - Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. - Working knowledge of database management systems. Education and Experience: - Baccalaureate degree in the social sciences, statistics, data analytics, or a closely related field. - Minimum of 3 years of experience working in an applied research setting. - Minimum of 1 year of experience conducting data analysis, working with large and complex datasets, and survey programming. - Minimum of 1 year of experience using Tableau for data visualizations. Equal Opportunity Employer:/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veteran Originally posted on Himalayas