Education Northwest

Research Scientist

• Lead the design and delivery of Data Technical Assistance for partners, including data use coaching, analytic support, and interpretation of findings for practice and policy audiences
• Conduct applied quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods analyses using administrative, survey, and secondary data
• Design, administer, and analyze surveys using Alchemer software
• Support partners in navigating postsecondary data systems, including financial aid data, enrollment and persistence data, and high school to postsecondary transition indicators
• Develop partner-facing tools, briefs, and data products that support partner decision-making and translate evidence into action
• Serve as the primary point of contact for a subset of partners, supporting relationship management, work planning, and deliverables
• Lead discrete projects or project components, including scoping, task coordination, data collection, analysis, and reporting
• Collaborate with internal team members to ensure high-quality, timely deliverables and alignment with equity commitments
• Lead proposal development and project scoping efforts, including budgeting and partner development
• Support grant reporting and documentation tied to postsecondary success funding streams
• Represent Education Northwest externally through presentations, convenings, and thought leadership activities
• Contribute to internal learning agendas related to data use, postsecondary transitions, and technical assistance
• Participate in internal teams (e.g., mixed methods, equity action, Area of Work teams) and share lessons learned across projects
• Support proposal and project development through analytic contributions, writing, and partner engagement as appropriate
• Support cross-project coordination and alignment across Washington-based initiatives
• Perform other duties as assigned

Senior Consultant, Postsecondary Success