RISE Network · 10 hours ago
Research Analyst (Data Scientist)
Connecticut, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$85K/yr - $105K/yr
3+ years expRISE Network is dedicated to ensuring that all high school students graduate with a plan and the skills necessary for college and career success. The Data Scientist will leverage data to support continuous improvement and program evaluation, conducting rigorous quantitative analyses to assess program outcomes and impacts.
CommunitiesEducationNon Profit
Hiring Manager
Kerry Maloney, SHRM-CP
Responsibilities
Collaborate with MEL and network teams to design and implement rigorous process, outcome, and impact evaluations
Lead in the development of data collection tools and survey instruments
Manage survey data collection, reporting, and learning processes
Develop RISE learning and issue briefs supported by quantitative analysis
Design and implement causal inference approaches where applicable, including quasi-experimental designs
Provide technical input on statistical analysis plans, monitoring frameworks, and indicator selection for network programs
Translate complex findings into actionable insights and policy-relevant recommendations for non-technical audiences
Report data for RISE leadership and staff, generating new insights to inform program design
Create written reports, presentations, publications, and communications pieces
Clean, transform, and analyze large and complex datasets from internal surveys, the RISE data warehouse, and external data sources such as the National Student Clearinghouse (NSC)
Conduct exploratory research that informs organizational learning
Lead complex statistical analyses using advanced methods (regression modeling, propensity score matching, difference in differences analysis, time-series analysis, etc)
Contribute to data cleaning and analysis for key performance indicator reporting
Develop processes that support automation of cleaning and analysis for efficiency
Develop and maintain analytical code and workflows to ensure reproducibility
Work closely with non-technical stakeholders to understand the question(s) they are asking and the use cases they have for specific data visualizations or tools
Develop well-documented overviews and specifications for new tools
Create clear, compelling data visualizations and dashboards
Collaborate with Data Engineering to appropriately and sustainably source data for new tools
Manage complex projects to build novel and specific tools for internal or external stakeholders
Maintain custom tools for the duration of their usefulness, including by responding to feedback and requests from project stakeholders
Support data quality assurance protocols and standards across the MEL team
Ensure compliance with data protection, security, and ethical standards
Maintain organized, well-documented code and databases
Collaborate with the Data Engineering team to maintain RISE MEL data infrastructure
Qualification
Required
Master's degree (or PhD) in statistics, economics, quantitative social sciences, public policy, data science, or related field
Minimum of 3 years of professional experience conducting statistical analysis and managing large datasets
Advanced proficiency in R, Python, or Stata for data analysis and modeling
Experience designing and implementing quantitative research and evaluation studies
Strong understanding of inferential statistics, experimental and quasi-experimental methods, and sampling design
Strong knowledge of survey data collection tools such as Key Surveys, Google Forms, etc
Excellent data visualization and communication skills
Experience with data visualization tools; strong preference for Tableau
Ability to translate complex data into insights for diverse audiences, including non-technical stakeholders
Ability to cultivate relationships and earn credibility with a diverse range of stakeholders
Strong organizational and project management skills
Strong sense of accountability and responsibility for results
Ability to work in an independent and self-motivated manner
Demonstrated proficiency with Google Workspace
Commitment to equity, ethics, and learning in a nonprofit or mission-driven context
Positive attitude and willingness to work in a collaborative environment
Strong belief that all students can learn and achieve at high levels
Preferred
Experience working on a monitoring, evaluation, and learning team
Familiarity with school data systems and prior experience working in a school, district, or similar K-12 educational context preferred
Experience working with survey data (e.g., DHS, LSMS), administrative datasets, or real-time digital data sources
Working knowledge of data engineering or database management (SQL, cloud-based platforms)
Company
RISE Network
The RISE Network is a Connecticut-based non-profit organization with a mission to empower educators to achieve breakthrough results, helping all students realize and achieve their full potential.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase