Analytic Researcher – JR108671_0-7698 Position Available In Pulaski, Arkansas

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• Job Description
• SUMMARY
• : Stride is seeking an Analytic Researcher to conductresearch relating to the impact its products and services.

The positionparticipates as a member of the Chief Data Office and supports academicand retention improvement by identifying and analyzing school data,proprietary data, and third-party data to answer thoughtful and relevantresearch questions. This position will design and execute quantitative,qualitative, and mixed methods research, with some quantitative efficacystudies aligned with ESSA Tiers of Evidence, by collecting and analyzingdata, interpreting results and writing and presenting insightfulresearch findings, including identifying potential actions forimprovement as well as cautions based on each analysis.

• ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• :•Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals withdisabilities to perform the essential duties•Conduct high-quality, large-scale quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods research including study design, data collection, organization, statistical modeling, and reporting related to academic performance and implementation of Stride products and services.

Provide quality assurance at all phases of the research process

• Employ advanced statistical analysis to answer questions posed by internal and external stakeholders
• Extract data from multiple sources and assemble tables using pre-determined common identifiers. Scrub, parse and sort data based on internal rules, best practices, industry standards, corporate policies and research specifications
• Prepare deliverables including detailed research reports and PowerPoint presentations that provide high-level overviews of methodology (design and analysis), major conclusions, constraints or cautions, and actionable next steps; Submit final research reports to public evidence repositories, as needed
• Align research methods and reports to ESSA Tiers of Evidence and in accordance with What Works Clearinghouse Procedures and Standards, as requested. Work with third-party researchers to validate internal studies
• Propose meaningful project ideas. Develop insightful research proposals based on collaboration with internal stakeholders and senior leadership
• Develop and implement processes and instruments to collect data; Collect data routinely and independently as requested to monitor and report on implementation of specific initiatives
• Track and report on research activities, progress, and outcomes.

• Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position has no formalsupervisory responsibilities.

• MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• :•Master’s Degree in education research, statistics, applied social sciences, research methods or a related field AND“`{=html}

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• >“•Three (3) years of experience with a wide range of research projects, statistical methods and assessment strategies related to mining data to understand process improvement in the education market, both quantitative and qualitative OR•Equivalent combination of education and experience•Certificates and Licenses•: None required.

• OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced computer skills, particularly with statistical programming languages or software, such as R, SPSS, or STATA, and Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Experience in the field of K-12 academic research pertaining to school effectiveness and student achievement
• Demonstrated expertise in research or evaluation methodology, design, and analysis, including advanced quantitative and mixed methods. Applicants should be familiar with various forms of regression analysis (e.g. multiple regression, logistic regression, mixed effect modeling) and matching methods
• Demonstrated expertise with ESSA Tiers of Evidence and What Works Clearinghouse Procedures and Standards
• Demonstrated success in working collaboratively with other professional staff
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks
• Ability to pass required background check

• DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• :•Awareness of current trends and directions in K-12 research, assessment, standards and compliancy/regulations•Experience with producing materials for public review•Experience using qualitative data analysis software•Ph.

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• WORK ENVIRONMENT

• : The work environment characteristics describedhere are representative of those an employee encounters while performingthe essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may bemade to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentialfunctions
• This is a home-based position

• Compensation & Benefits:

  Stride, Inc.

• considers a person’seducation, experience, and qualifications, as well as the position’swork location, expected quality and quantity of work, required