Job Description

Job Summary
The Polis Center seeks an experienced, senior-level analyst to support the data collection, analysis planning, data analysis, and data visualizations we create with and for community-based organizations, public agencies, local governments, researchers, and citizens. The primary role of the senior analyst is to provide guidance in the design and implementation of applied social science analysis projects and in the selection of appropriate statistical methods, models, and software, employing center-wide best practices for analysis to meet project objectives within a fast-paced, multi-project environment. The Senior Analyst is expected to translate high level guidance into concrete analysis plans, timelines, and deliverables, and to independently drive assigned analyses from planning through execution with clear ownership and follow through.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

Provides advanced analysis of existing data and data structures and satisfies ad-hoc reporting/analysis requests
Provides advanced consultation on methodology for analysis team in collaboration with the project lead
Plans and executes assigned analyses, translating high-level research questions into concrete analytical steps, datasets, and outputs
Provides advanced guidance and interpretation of complex or evolving data environments
Executes statistical analysis methods in support of community and academic research projects
Seeks additional knowledge of current relevant methodologies
Creates maps and data visualizations
Performs complex quantitative and qualitative data collection, data analysis, data management, literature research, technical writing, and reporting in support of research project(s)
Makes recommendations and provides peer review and coaching
Ensures proper documentation of data analysis efforts (data sources, reporting specifications, tools, issue/problem resolutions)
Documents assumptions, methods, limitations, and analytic decisions in a manner that supports reproducibility, handoff, and future use by other staff
Develops reports containing descriptive and statistical analysis that is trustworthy and impactful for a wide range of audiences
Ensures quality control of data and reports findings to federal and other agencies
Writes various technical reports, journal articles, and/or develops presentations to disseminate and share research findings
Performs various analyses to ensure quality assurance of research findings (data quality, reports, etc.)
Provides advanced consultation to faculty/staff and identifies opportunities for analysis
Consults with faculty and staff and provides input on project evaluations and research project designs
Interacts with community and research groups to communicate and interpret results and findings
Represents the department regarding related research and participates in professional development activities and programs
Provides additional research project support as needed
Balances consultation and collaboration with clear accountability for assigned deliverables, deadlines, and outcomes
Mentors and/or provides guidance to students, faculty, or other staff working on research project(s) through training in related aspects of research techniques and analysis as needed
May provide daily oversight to less experienced staff or student researchers
May support applied research initiatives in domains such as housing stability, eviction prevention, public health, and economic resilience, depending on project funding and institutional priorities
Performs other related duties as assigned
General Responsibilities

Performs complex data collection, data analysis, data management, literature research, technical writing, and reporting in support of research project(s); performs quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis
Ensures quality control of data and reports findings to federal and other agencies
Consults with faculty researchers and research staff and provides input on research project evaluations and research project designs.
Writes various technical reports, journal articles, and/or develops presentations to disseminate and share research findings
Performs various analyses to ensures quality assurance of research findings (data quality, reports, etc.)
Represents the department with regard to related research and participates in professional development activities and programs
Mentors and/or provides guidance to students, faculty, or other staff working on research project(s) through training in related aspects of research techniques and analysis as needed; may provide daily oversight to less experienced staff or student researchers
Provides additional research project support as needed