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American Institutes for Research Research Associate, Education Statistics in Seattle, Washington
Research Associate, Education Statistics Job Location US-Remote | US-DC | US-VA-Arlington | US-NC-Chapel Hill | US-Chicago | US-MD-Columbia | US-MD-Rockville | US-CA-Sacramento | US-WA-Seattle | US-MA-Waltham Job ID 13117 Job Location United States Category Research Overview Join AIR as a Research Associate with our Education Statistics team. The mission of our team of experts is to provide statistical evidence that is meaningful, timely, accurate, and trustworthy. Our Education Statistics portfolio focuses on the development, collection, analysis, and communication of international, national, and state statistics. Our primary practice hubs are: Measurement and statistics in large-scale surveys Standards and assessment Our Education Statistics team is driven by our mission to make the world a better, more equitable place. AIR's Education Statistics program area is seeking a Research Associate to join the International Activities Program and Longitudinal Studies projects. The Research Associate would contribute to the development of statistics about education that inform the discussion, debate, and planning of decision-makers at international, national, and state levels through contracts with government agencies such as the National Center for Education Statistics. Our work includes survey and assessment design, analysis of assessment and survey data, and reporting and dissemination of research results. Candidates hired for the position may work remotely within the United States (U.S.) or from one of our U.S. office locations.This does not include U.S. territories. About AIR: Established in 1946, with headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, AIR is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit institution that conducts behavioral and social science research and delivers technical assistance to solve some of the most urgent challenges in the U.S. and around the world. We advance evidence in the areas of education, health, the workforce, human services, and international development to create a better, more equitable world. AIR's commitment to diversity goes beyond legal compliance to its full integration in our strategy, operations, and work environment. At AIR, we define diversity broadly, considering everyone's unique life and community experiences. We believe that embracing diverse perspectives, abilities/disabilities, racial/ethnic and cultural backgrounds, styles, ages, genders, gender identities and expressions, education backgrounds, and life stories drives innovation and employee engagement. Learn more about AIR's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategy and hear from our staff by clicking here. Responsibilities The position of Research Associate requires a certain amount of adaptability to new situations and the ability to learn new skills quickly. This list is meant to serve as a representative sample of the qualifications and responsibilities required of a Research Associate and it is not inclusive. Research and Writing: Conduct literature searches utilizing library, computer and other sources Write concise summaries of literature, interviews, and meetings Author indicators for reports Write, contribute to, and proof memoranda, correspondence, literature reviews, publications, and technical reports Statistics, Data Analysis, and Data Maintenance: Use computer in Windows environment to prepare tables, graphs, and figures, and design databases. Prepare data and conduct statistical analysis Conduct data quality checks Enter and analyze data using basic spreadsheets, databases, or statistical software Project Work/Management: Assist in project management by attending to detail, problem solving, and displaying initiative Support Publication and Website Development: