Education Analytics

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Education Analytics (EA) is a non-profit organization that uses rigorous data analysis to inform education research, management, and policy decisions. Our staff is a group of highly motivated, energetic, passionate researchers and analysts who work with school districts, states, and foundation partners across the U.S. to identify innovative ways to improve education systems.

We are seeking a researcher with either a Ph.D. in economics, or a Ph.D. in statistics or a related field, with skills in econometrics, applied statistics, or related quantitative methods. The Research Scientist at EA collaborates with external project partners, other researchers, data strategists, analysts, and policymakers. The position will report to the Research Manager and Chief Research Officer and will play a substantial role in directing various programs of research. The role requires a mix of analytic, statistical, communication, and project management skills to meet the challenges of leading applied, rigorous statistical analyses and making substantive contributions to the fields of educational data analysis, measurement, and policy.

If you are looking to apply cutting-edge approaches to address critical problems impacting the lives of students across the country, we encourage you to apply. We are looking for passionate researchers who view every challenge not as a roadblock, but as an opportunity to do something innovative and exciting to transform the U.S. education system.

This position is preferred to work at our physical location in Madison, Wisconsin, although we will consider remote work as a possibility.


Specific Research Scientist responsibilities include:

Developing statistical models for education policy applications that may include, but are not limited to, using the following approaches: econometrics, linear regression, multilevel/hierarchical linear modeling, Bayesian methods, propensity score matching, or data science (e.g., machine learning)
Writing researcher-oriented documents, including conference papers and presentations, academic journal articles, working papers, and technical documentation
Collaborating with and supervising analysts and programmers to implement statistical models for external partners and for internal research
Communicating and collaborating with state and local education agencies and other EA partners
Co-creating written documentation with EA data strategists and analysts, such as technical memos, policy briefs, partner reports, practitioner guidebooks, and grant proposals, for a variety of technical and non-technical audiences
Skills and Experience

Either a Ph.D. in Economics or related field; or a quantitative Ph.D. in Statistics, Public Policy, Sociology, Educational Psychology, Data Science, or a related statistically-focused field is required
Familiarity with the R programming language is preferred
Deep knowledge of statistical and analytic approaches for evaluating educational policies and programs
Excellent problem-solving and systems-thinking skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Customer-service and entrepreneurial orientation to working with partners that ensures that EA exceeds expectations
Desire to work in a team environment at a fast-growing, fast-paced nonprofit
Demonstrated interest in improving and supporting U.S. K-12 public education through data analysis
Benefits

Competitive salary
Institutional support for professional organization membership and conference attendance
Annual merit bonuses
Paid holidays and one month of paid vacation per year
Generous 401k and health benefits
Free Madison Metro transit pass or subsidized office parking (if space is available)
Casual office environment
Location right in the heart of downtown Madison, Wisconsin


Education Analytics is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

We want to let candidates know that EA is a federal contractor with over 50 employees. As the situation has evolved with federal requirements, we now require vaccinations for all employees. Medical and Religious accommodations will be granted where they do not cause Education Analytics undue hardship or pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others. Keep this requirement in mind and please reach out if you have any questions or would like to request an accommodation.