Job Details

Research Analyst

Position Number: 6469178
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Laboratory and Research

Research Analyst

Job Summary

The Social Research Institute (SRI) seeks a Mixed Methods Research Analyst to assist in the coordination, facilitation, data analysis, and program evaluation for research projects focused on child and social welfare. This position involves working closely with other research members at SRI, state agency staff, and administrators. Experience in quantitative and qualitative research methods is required. Strong interpersonal skills, research/project coordination, literature review, and writing skills are necessary.

Responsibilities
Job Description:
The work requires both independent work and collaboration with the SRI internal team and with community programs. This position may require local travel.

Essential Functions:
The Research Analyst will work with other research members in SRI and social service programs across the state of Utah. Each program is enrolled in a multiyear evaluation process that includes the following components for which the successful candidate will be responsible:

Conducting evaluations of program quality using structured assessments;
Collecting data, including interviews, surveys and administrative data;
Coordination of research efforts, including focus groups, interviews, observations, and file review;
Data analysis of qualitative and quantitative data
Synthesize research findings and literature review for dissemination through written reporting;
Presenting evaluation and improvement results to state-level administration.

Comments:
Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may be required
Nearly Continuously: Office environment.
Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required
Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.
Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.
Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related scientific field, or equivalency, plus two years of related experience. Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills required.
A valid Utah Driver's License may be required in certain departments.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description

Preferences

Bachelor's degree in a social science, public health, administration, statistics, or related field required. Master's Degree preferred.
A strong desire to improve the quality of social service programming.
The ability to establish strong working alliances with program administration and staff.
Understanding of evidence-based practice and program evaluation.
Experience with R, SPSS, SAS, Python, or other statistical programming tools desired.
Familiarity with child welfare systems or related social services preferred.
Experience with interviews, focus groups, or similar is desired.

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN42763B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary:
Department: 00167 - CSW Social Research Institute
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: 45,000 - 55,621
Close Date: 11/14/2025
Open Until Filled:

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