Child Welfare and Education Research Analyst

ICF

Child Welfare and Education Research Analyst supporting research, evaluation, and data collection for child welfare and K–20 education. Collaborating with project teams and drafting high-quality deliverables.

Posted 5/8/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $55,665 - $94,631 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Tableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collect, analyze, and synthesize data from surveys, interviews, focus groups, administrative data, observations, and site visits.
Collaborate closely with project teams, support client communications, and contribute to proposal development.
Support focus groups, including participant recruitment, logistics, note-taking, and summary reporting.
Design, field, and monitor surveys (online and/or paper), including instrument testing and quality checks.
Analyze quantitative data using statistical software (e.g., R, Stata, SAS, SPSS), including cleaning, merging, validation, and documentation.
Conduct and support interviews and focus groups; analyze and synthesize qualitative data using coding software (e.g., Dedoose, NVivo, Atlas.ti).
Draft reports, briefs, and presentations for technical and non-technical audiences; incorporate feedback and ensure editorial quality.
Create clear, accurate data visualizations and support project teams in using data for decision-making.
Conduct observations and participate in occasional site visits to locations nationwide.
Conduct literature reviews and contribute to research briefs, memos, and other written products.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Public Policy, Social Science, or a related discipline (master’s preferred).
2+ years of experience conducting qualitative and/or quantitative data collection, research analysis, or evaluation.
Demonstrated ability to produce clear, professional, high-quality written deliverables.
Demonstrated ability to manage work products independently and deliver tasks on time.
Experience developing online surveys and using platforms such as Qualtrics.
Experience conducting qualitative analysis using software such as Dedoose, NVivo, or Atlas.ti.
Experience cleaning, merging, and manipulating datasets in a professional setting.
Experience in creating data visualizations using tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
Prior experience in a consulting environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical writing and presenting to varied audiences.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, changing environment.
Collaborative, proactive work style; able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Interest in K–12, postsecondary, and child welfare systems and improving outcomes for children and families.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process.
Health insurance
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

data analysisqualitative analysisquantitative analysisdata collectiondata visualizationsurvey designstatistical softwarecoding softwareliterature reviewreport writing

Soft Skills

communication skillsanalytical skillsproblem-solving skillsattention to detailtime managementcollaborationproactive work styleindependent worktask prioritizationtechnical writing