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Research Analyst, K-12 Education Secondary and Qualitative (Hybrid) Research
Hanover Research

Remote Opportunity

The Content Analyst - K12 Qualitative/Secondary will support our K12 school district clients by completing research projects utilizing both secondary and qualitative methodologies, with a primary focus on qualitative research. Qualitative research work will include the design, development, completion, and analysis of qualitative research projects, with a focus on in-depth interview (IDI) studies and focus groups (FG). For IDI studies, the Content Analyst will be responsible for developing or cleaning contact lists, designing interview guides, scheduling and conducting interviews, completing qualitative analysis, and writing reports for clients. Similarly, for FG studies, the Content Analyst will be responsible for cleaning contact lists, designing focus group protocols, scheduling and moderating focus groups, completing qualitative analysis, and writing reports for clients. The Content Analyst will also support secondary research projects requested by K12 clients as needed. Secondary projects may include literature reviews, policy and research briefs, and best practice and peer benchmarking reports. Some projects may involve components of both qualitative and secondary research.

Staff in this position are expected to manage multiple projects and tasks at various stages at once. This includes managing all logistical aspects of IDI and FG studies (e.g., participant recruitment, record keeping, distribution of incentives) to ensure that client deadlines are met. The work will allow for the swift development and refinement of a comprehensive set of research skills and processes to support our K12 clients.

This position will also include opportunities to manage and support the work of junior research staff on individual projects through project scoping and outlining, source identification, methodology creation, and project editing. Additionally, the Content Analyst may join calls with current clients to assist with project scoping and planning. This position will report to a senior member of the K12 Qualitative Research team.

Conduct qualitative research studies, with a focus on in-depth interviews and focus groups, to provide clients with actionable recommendations and key findings
• Complete qualitative analysis of data provided by K12 clients (e.g., comments gathered in surveys, meetings, or other feedback mechanisms)
• Analyze and synthesize literature and secondary research to provide clients with actionable recommendations and key findings
• Effectively manage all phases of a research project life cycle (i.e., research, analysis, synthesis, writing, and editing) to meet client deadlines
• Create client-ready deliverables on a variety of K12 qualitative and secondary projects that require minimal editing
• Provide guidance and consultation to others on the K12 team around qualitative research and project scoping
• Advise and train junior researchers on discrete research projects

Required

• Ability to travel on-site to K12 school districts nationwide to conduct qualitative research three to four times a year
• Experience conducting social science research in a professional or academic setting, such as experience collecting and analyzing data, completing survey analysis, conducting evaluations, and creating professional reports and deliverables.
• Experience developing and completing qualitative research studies, including those using in-depth interview (IDI) or focus group (FG) methodologies

Preferred

• Experience conducting applied K12 education research or evaluation
• Experience writing for professional, business, or non-academic audiences
• Knowledge of K-12 education policies, practices, and research
• Proficiency in Spanish, Mandarin, Tagalog or another non-English language is a plus but not required
• Experience conducting research with or working with students or youth below 18 years of age

Skills and Attributes

• Excellent research, writing, and project management skills
• Ability to work well both independently and collaboratively with team members
• Ability to take ownership of projects from beginning (i.e., developing a research strategy) to middle (i.e., conducting research) to end (i.e., creating a polished deliverable)
• Willingness to tackle complex, often unfamiliar research requests
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple short and long-term projects in order to meet deadlines
• Ability to proofread and edit research projects completed by self and others
• Ability to guide and coach others on research projects
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• High comfort level with Microsoft Office applications, such as MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Power Point
• Experience using qualitative research analysis tools or software

Education Requirement

• A bachelor's or master's degree in education, business, economics, psychology, political science, sociology, or a related social science discipline is preferred, though candidates with relevant experience and who hold other degrees will be considered.

Location

USA Remote

Office is located in Arlington, VA

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Benefits

• Starting at 18 days Paid Time Off
• 15 paid holidays including Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Juneteenth, and Indigenous People's Day, and personal holidays
• 401(K) employer matching program
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits package
• Health and wellness packages with discounts to local gym
• Annual company-wide day of service and monthly events partnering with local organizations such as KidPower, Martha's Kitchen, DC SPCA
• Community service opportunities
• Unlimited snacks and beverages

Compensation

Hanover Research strives to create compensation and benefits programs that are competitive, equitable and fair. The compensation range for this role at the company is $54,720 - $79,350. Please note that the base salary offered is contingent on the candidate's job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Our base pay range is determined by the role and the market.

Hanover believes in supporting our team's overall well-being now and in the future. We provide retirement benefits and 401K matching to help you plan ahead, wellness benefits to keep you healthy, medical coverage to lift you up if you or your dependents get sick, and paid time away to rejuvenate. You can learn more about our benefits on our Hanover Research Careers page or please talk to your Recruiter to learn more.

How to Apply
If you are interested in the prospect of working for a dynamic, growing company, we encourage you to submit your resume, and a relevant professional writing sample (consisting of no more than 8 pages on an education or business related topic preferably).

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About Hanover Research
Founded in 2003, Hanover Research is a global research and analytics firm that delivers market intelligence through a unique, fixed-fee model to more than 1,000 clients. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, Hanover employs high-caliber market researchers, analysts, and account executives to provide a service that is revolutionary in its combination of flexibility and affordability. Hanover was named a Top 50 Market Research Firm by the American Marketing Association from 2015 to 2021. To learn more about Hanover Research, visit www.hanoverresearch.com

Hanover Values

• Business Building - We build our business quickly and intelligently and we help our clients do the same
• Thought Leadership and Innovation - We strive constantly to deliver better information in a better way
• Service - To our clients and our community, service is our guiding principle
• Leadership and Mentorship - Our talent is our greatest asset, and we hope to help our people be their best
• Firm Citizenship - We are optimists who believe there are endless possibilities for our company and ourselves

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