This is a remote position.
Child Care Aware® of America (CCAoA) is the only national organization that supports every part of the child care system. In partnership with an on-the-ground network of Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) organizations, we work in states and communities to advance high-quality, affordable child care—transforming a patchwork of resources into a system that works for everyone. Together, we make child care strong—and that makes everyone stronger. CCAoA is committed to recruiting and retaining a dynamic workforce to help build a child care system that serves all children and families. Join us in ensuring that every family has access to high-quality, affordable child care.
Summary of Position:
CCAoA seeks a Senior Research Analyst to contribute to the organization’s research work. This person will be experienced in analyzing and translating data into research products that are accessible to laypeople. They will also be skilled in collaborating with internal and external partners during all phases of projects and adept at navigating relationships internally and externally. The ideal candidate is a strong project manager and relationship builder.
This role reports to the Senior Director of Research.
Why You'll Love Working with Us:
At Child Care Aware of America, we believe that a happy, healthy team is the foundation of our success. That's why we offer an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and work-life balance:
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: We provide top-tier medical, dental, and vision insurance to keep you and your family healthy and thriving. Flexible Spending Account options for Health and Dependent Care too!
- Generous Paid Time Off: Enjoy ample vacation days, sick days, paid holidays, school events leave and personal leave to recharge and pursue your passions.
- Flexible Work Arrangements: Whether the position is remote or hybrid, we accommodate your needs to help you achieve a harmonious work-life balance.
- Retirement Plans: Plan for your future with our competitive 403b match program and retirement planning resources.
- Child Care Stipend: A monthly subsidy to help cover the cost of child care - including camps and before/after school care.
- Community: Our staff regularly plan engaging events to ensure that teams feel connected despite a virtual environment.
Position Duties and Responsibilities:
- Collaborates on, designs, and conducts rigorous research to inform and advance Child Care Aware® of America’s efforts to support the child care and early learning system.
- Participates in and leads, as appropriate, data collection and analysis, utilizing multiple research methods as needed (e.g., surveys, questionnaires, case study methods, interviews, etc.
- Communicates and translates data into research products that are easily understood and digested by system leaders, policymakers and CCAoA partners.
- Maintains data and associated databases for key research reports. Provides recommendations for streamlining and improving data collection efforts, and maintaining and improving data integrity, where possible.
- Develops and maintains relationships with external stakeholders, particularly those who provide data for CCAoA analyses, regularly interfacing with them regarding research requests.
- Collaborates as thought partner with Senior Director of Research to ideate on and develop resources and tools and write reports that align with the strategic priorities of CCAoA.
- Collaborates with Policy and Network Impact teams to ensure research products include actionable recommendations when appropriate and called for.
- Manages and supports project development and fundraising as requested, and in coordination with Senior Director of Research and Development Team.
- Partners with colleagues and other CCAoA units to execute projects in support of Research Team goals.
- Remains up to date on developments in child care and early learning research.
- Performs other related duties as required and assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master's degree preferred.
- Minimum five years of experience and demonstrated success in contributing to research products.
- Experience with quantitative and qualitative social science research, including, but not limited to, developing research protocols, developing surveys, and analyzing extant and original datasets. Proficiency in Excel as well as experience with analytic software such as R, Stata, SAS, SPSS. Experience with SurveyMonkey preferred.
- Demonstrated proficiency using Excel required.
- Documented strong analytic, written, and oral communications skills.
- Excellent project management and planning skills. Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment. Ability to work well under pressure and with tight deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail, high level of accuracy required.
- Must possess strong collaboration skills with the ability to maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders (e.g., CCR&Rs, state agencies, advocacy organizations, etc.).
- Ability to work both independently, as well as collegially and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Ability to analyze and synthesize information quickly and accurately.
- Knowledge of childcare / early childhood education preferred.
Salary Information:
The salary range reflected in this job posting is the hiring range for this position within the Washington DC Metropolitan area. Please note that a geographic differential will be applied to the salary for candidates hired from regions with a lower cost of living. This adjustment ensures competitive and equitable compensation based on location.
Notice:
Child Care Aware of America works in partnership with Talentuition & Infiniti HR throughout the hiring process. Candidates may receive outreach from representatives at Talentuition on behalf of Child Care Aware of America concerning interview scheduling, resume inquiries, and any further information necessary to begin the interview process.
This position description summarizes the main duties and responsibilities of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This position description is not meant to be an all/inclusive statement of the duties and responsibilities of the position. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Child Care Aware® of America reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time. This position requires completion of a satisfactory background check. Child Care Aware® of America is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug-Free Workplace.
Salary: $60,640 – $68,000 Annually
