Qualitative Research Analyst
Child Trends, founded in 1979, is a nonprofit, nonpartisan research organization dedicated to improving the lives of
children by conducting research and providing science-based information to improve the decisions, programs, and
policies that affect children.
General Description:
Child Trends has an opening for a Qualitative Research Analyst responsible for conducting social science research
projects in the areas of reproductive health, child care, and racial/ethnic minority families under the general
direction of more senior staff members. The analyst will assist in the development of data collection instruments
and field procedures; oversee data collection activities; and take a lead role in the analysis and writing of results.
Typical Duties and Responsibilities:
 Works independently and conducts all phases of data collection including: development of
questionnaires, instruments or protocols; item development and testing; sample design and
management; design and implementation of recruitment and field procedures; etc.
 Strong familiarity with various interview and data collection techniques such as standardized interviewing;
focus groups, cognitive interviewing, semi-structured and standardized interviewing.
 Supervises and trains junior staff in data collection activities and oversee quality control procedures
 Serve as a project manager, supervising junior staff and overseeing day-to-day logistics
 Analyze and interpret data and identify patterns from data collected through surveys, qualitative
interviews, cognitive interviews and focus groups.
 Lead interviews, moderates focus groups
 Prepares statistical and qualitative reports and presentations.
 Develop IRB materials and oversee data security and confidentiality procedures.
 Some travel required.
Qualifications:
 Masters degree in appropriate discipline such as Survey Research, Sociology, Cognitive or Developmental
Psychology, or Demography.
 A minimum of three years of demonstrated proficiency in and work experience with data collection
techniques and analysis. Must include experience developing protocols and analyzing data.
 Strong familiarity with various interview and data collection techniques such as standardized and semistructured interviewing; focus groups; cognitive interviewing; and observations.
 Proven organizational and project and time management skills.
 Proficiency with SAS, SPSS, Stata and/or Qualitative data analysis software packages.
 Excellent oral and written communication skills.
 Research experience in reproductive health and minority families or child care is desirable.
 Fluency in Spanish a plus.
How to Apply:
Please apply online at https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=522919 and upload your resume with a cover
letter, transcripts and three professional references. Or mail the information to HR Manager, Child Trends, 4301
Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 350, Washington, DC 20008. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE!
Child Trends is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer