[Remote] Junior Research Associate

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. TriMetrix, Inc. is a leading provider of consulting services to human services agencies. They are currently seeking a Junior Research Associate to support researchers and project managers in performing research and evaluation functions, ensuring high-quality implementation and communication of research information for clients.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing the Research Division’s mission, objectives and work plans
• Implement appropriate research and evaluation strategies
• Support development databases and oversee data entry, checking and creation of standard tables and graphs
• Investigate the feasibility of automation of various portions of production and data management
• Design documentation and data presentations that are understandable to staff and clients
• Provide research and evaluation technical assistance to other WRMA divisions as needed
• Participate staff development activities to build research and evaluation capacity
• Develop, with other WRMA staff, responses to requests for proposals and grant applications as required from time to time
• Provide ad-hoc analysis of data, as requested, to other staff and clients
• Collaborate with other Research Division staff to assure timely production and delivery of research findings including providing relevant data, input and specialized knowledge regarding the relationship of different data sets
• Participate actively in dialogue and discussions to achieve effective company-wide working relationships
• Represent WRMA to internal and external audiences under direction of senior staff
• Generate written reports and documents for a wide range of audiences
• Actively remain current regarding developments and trends in the field of social service
• Maintain contact with, and participate as appropriate, with professional organizations
• Participate in the implementation of projects and contracts as requested
• Solve problems through initiative, information gathering, and recommending solutions
• Apply creative solutions and latest methods solving research and evaluation problems
• Nurture teamwork and staff involvement in project and contract performance
• Coordinate with staff located in offices in various parts of the country
• Participate, as requested, in off-site focus groups, training and research related site visits
• Additional related duties as needed

Skills

• B.A. or equivalent experience in program evaluation or in a field of applied social science research such as: psychology, sociology, anthropology, social work, public policy, or education
• Working knowledge of the use of computers, Microsoft Office applications and research software such as SPSS
• Demonstrated writing skills
• Knowledge of both quantitative and qualitative evaluation methods; the ability to determine the approximate mix of methods to meet information needs
• Problem-solving skills, including ability to develop novel approaches to problem solving
• Good judgment and the ability to make decisions based on both facts and knowledge
• Capacity to effectively use research and evaluation
• Demonstrated ability to integrate knowledge and learning
• Demonstrated effectiveness in written and oral communication
• Ability to clearly communicate data interpretations and analysis
• Relate effectively to both neighborhood social service practice and institutional and public policy decision-makers

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Holidays
• Vacation benefits for all full-time employees of 30 or more hours
• Opportunities for personal growth
• Competitive salaries
• A generous benefit package

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