Hanover Research · 1 day ago
Senior Research Associate - Data Analytics - Higher Education Team
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$54K/yr - $68K/yr
2+ years expHanover Research is a global research and analytics firm that delivers market intelligence to clients. The Senior Research Associate will be responsible for quantitative research reports and strategic briefings on various education research topics, focusing on data analysis and statistical modeling.
B2BBig DataEducationEmerging MarketsMarket ResearchPredictive AnalyticsProduct Design
Responsibilities
Process and clean datasets for analysis
Perform statistical modeling and regression analysis on education related data
Form hypotheses and locate compelling support for arguments under tight deadlines
Write up findings and key takeaways in a clear and concise manner
Qualification
Required
Intermediate level user of statistical analysis software, particularly Stata and R
Knowledge of and ability to apply econometric and statistical methods to practical research problems
Experience working with and preparing real-world datasets for analysis, including identifying and reshaping or merging data
High comfort level with Microsoft Office applications, such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Willingness and ability to learn new quantitative skills as necessary and apply them in new contexts
Experience with, or ability to learn, data visualization software such as Microsoft Power BI
Experience with other programming languages such as Python, or with database systems and SQL is a plus
Demonstrable problem-solving skills
Willingness to tackle complex, often unfamiliar research requests
Ability to collaborate and strategize with senior-level research directors
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple short and long-term projects to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrable, strong work ethic
Ability to accept feedback and constructive critique positively
Strong command of the English language and demonstrated writing and editing skills, including experience writing or presenting for a business or non-technical professional audience
A Master's or Doctoral degree in Statistics, a Social Science with quantitative training, or a related quantitative discipline is preferred, though promising candidates with a Bachelor's degree in a related quantitative discipline may be considered for some positions
2 - 5 years of full-time work experience (or equivalent academic work) conducting quantitative research and analysis is preferred
Experience working in the Higher Education sector (for example, in institutional research) is a plus
Benefits
Starting at 18+ days Paid Time Off
14 paid holidays including Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Juneteenth, and Indigenous People’s Day, and personal holidays
401(K) employer matching programs
Comprehensive health and dental benefits package
Health and wellness packages with discounts to local gym
Community service opportunities
In-office snacks and beverages
Company
Hanover Research
Innovative Market Research - Washington, D.C.'s Hanover Research
201-500 employees
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