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Synergy enterprises, inc., a minority and woman owned government contractor located in north bethesda, md, currently has an opportunity for two full-time employees (at least 30 hours a week) as a junior research associate or research associate depending on candidate experienceThis position is remoteAll applicants must be u.sCitizens and able to obtain a security clearance.
This position is an integral part of the data team and applicants should have excellent time management skills and very close attention to detailThis position works across various projects with a focus on education and public health alongside the other members of the data team, taking primary responsibility for various research and analysis tasksIdeal applicants are able to work both as a team member or individually and be able to switch between the two as neededThese tasks include:
Supporting synergy in conducting evaluations of education and or public health projects through all stages from design to administration,
Providing statistical and programming support in stata, r, python, or sas,
Reviewing and editing publications for a variety of clients,
Conducting research independently and with minimal oversight,
Writing short informational reports and publications,
Developing, analyzing, and reporting on datasets both large and small,
Verifying and proofing data tables and other statistical reports,
And other duties as assigned.
Job description*
Primary responsibilities: *
Provide support for a variety of activities, including, but not limited to, developing research reports, evaluations of programs and policies, white papers, environmental scans, case studies, workshop packets, fact sheets, presentations, newsletters, webinars, and technical assistance related products;
Develop data collection instruments for quantitative and qualitative research studies;
Conduct analysis on quantitative data using standard and advanced statistical techniques including advanced regression techniques and survey sampling statistics;
Design and perform specialized statistical analyses on national cross-sectional and longitudinal data sets specializing in education and health data;
Able to analyze a variety of data with minimal instruction;
Ensure data and reporting meet high standards including various federal guidelines.
Strong interest in education policy and/or health policy a plus
Strictly follow data security protocols.
Additional responsibilities
Communicate effectively with both internal and external clients to explain methods, interpret results and create effective tabular and graphical displays.
Interact with knowledge experts to specify statistical models.
Innovate statistical methods or adapt standard statistical methods, as needed.
Create specifications for building analytic data files.
Qualifications
Junior research associate: ba or master’s degree and up to 2 years of experience in social science research (may be during undergraduate education)in the fields of public health (with a preferred focus on public health communications), education and educational policy, public policy, sociology, psychology, political science, or government, statistics, or related field.
Demonstrated skills in research, data collection, and analysis, including work with complex surveys and sample analysis.
Able to obtain necessary clearances from various federal agenciesU.sCitizenship a must.
Strong social science statistical analysis experience using sas, spss, stata, python, and/or rText analysis and survey research programming preferred.
Team player able to jump in and take on any task as needed.
Self-starter with exceptional time management and multitasking skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Other job requirements:
Proof of vaccination for covid-19, or proof of valid medical or religious exemption, will be required upon hire.
Additional information
Physical demands and work environment:
Physical demands: while performing duties of job, employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle objects and documents; reach with hands and arms; talk and hearEmployee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 poundsSpecific vision abilities required by the job include close visionEmployee may use office equipment such as telephone, computer, computer software, calculator, printer, copier, and facsimile.
Work environment: employees are not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditionsThe noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, and most responsibilities can be performed remotely.
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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performedThey are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required of employees so classified._
Location: 6116 executive boulevard, rockville, md 20852
Job type: full-time
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