Quantitative Research Assistant

WestEd

Research Assistant II at WestEd supporting a team focused on enhancing educational outcomes from early childhood to postsecondary education. Involves data management, project coordination, analysis, and report production.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $71,200 - $89,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in quantitative research methodologies, data analysis, and project coordination, with proficiency in statistical software and effective communication skills. Capable of managing large datasets and collaborating with diverse teams to ensure high-quality research outcomes.

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Statistical Software ProficiencyQuantitative Data AnalysisProject CoordinationTechnical WritingData Management

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Hard Skills

Quantitative MethodsData AnalysisStatistical AnalysisResearch MethodologyData CollectionData CleaningData VisualizationUser Needs AssessmentProposal WritingProject Reporting

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCollaborationAdaptabilityTime Management

Tools & Technologies

StataRSPSSSASGenerative AI Tools

Industry Keywords

Research ActivitiesFocus GroupsSurveysData ProtectionIRB Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

coordinate and schedule research activities such as interviews, focus groups, and survey administrations; cultivate and sustain strategic partnerships with internal and external teams; assist with participant recruitment and incentive management.
maintain data collection and implementation measurement systems to monitor program quality; participate in various data collection efforts (e.g., focus group, surveys, interviews, etc.); conduct user needs assessments and use data-driven frameworks to guide continuous product iteration.
build, maintain, clean, and manage large datasets (e.g., Common Core of Data school directory files, client implementation databases, etc.) using Stata, R or another statistical software package; effectively summarize descriptive data for client products, dissemination, and annual reports.
contribute to the and writing of small-to-large project reports and proposals; assist in the preparation and submission of large and small proposals.
present project work to internal project teams; interface with research participants related to data collection, analyses and reports; communicate effectively with internal colleagues about project needs, including IRB, the Data Protection Office, and Accounting.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field (e.g., quantitative methods, cognitive science, statistics, mathematics, data science) or degree in education or social science with knowledge about quantitative methods.
Prior coursework or direct work experience related to research and evaluation methodology, measurement, and quantitative and qualitative data analysis.
Fluency with major statistical package (e.g., SPSS, SAS, R, or Stata).
Ability to balance multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and communicate effectively with peers and supervisors.
Capability to be adaptive to pressing requests and work with project directors to ensure timely completion of deliverables.
Excellent organizational skills & demonstrated ability to learn new technologies and quantitative methodologies.
Ability to collaborate with others and work in a team setting.
Strong technical writing and communication skills with the ability to coordinate multiple tasks on various projects.
Ability to develop charts, tables, and other graphics for reports.
Familiarity with generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, GitHub Copilot) and sound judgment about when and how to use them across research and technical tasks, including fact-checking, bias awareness, and source verification of written outputs, as well as catching hallucinated or incorrect code.

Benefits

Comp & perks

15% contribution toward retirement effective day 1 of employment and immediately 100% vested
Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Account option
All health/welfare benefits are effective the first of the month following the hire date
PTO: 19 days (increases to 21 days beginning the third year of employment), 12 paid holidays
Life Insurance: value of 3x gross salary, max of 500k
Opportunities for annual merit-based performance increases + annual incentives
Professional development opportunities & mentorship program