Survey Researcher, Education Statistics
Posted 2025-08-15
Remote, USA
Full Time
Immediate Start
About the position
The Survey Researcher position at AIR focuses on supporting large-scale surveys for federal and state government clients. The role involves applying both quantitative and qualitative research methods to enhance survey development, operations, and reporting. The Survey Researcher will collaborate with teams on various aspects of survey methods, quality management, and data analysis, contributing to AIR's mission of providing meaningful and trustworthy statistical evidence in education statistics.
Responsibilities
• Assist in the design and review of qualitative and quantitative data collection instruments including survey questionnaires, interview protocols, and focus group protocols.
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• Support the development and execution of theoretically-sound, practical approaches to achieve the statistical objectives of a study or project.
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• Conduct technical reviews of data collection and data processing plans and specifications for accuracy, completeness, and technical soundness.
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• Perform quality checks of data files for errors and anomalies and communicate potential issues to the client.
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• Assist with the conduct of disclosure risk analysis on restricted- and public-use data files.
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• Disseminate study methods and results internally and externally through various formats.
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• Manage small- to medium-sized tasks, including contributing to client meetings and overseeing junior analysts.
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• Provide input for technical sections and budget estimates for proposals.
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• Support learning opportunities for junior staff working on large-scale survey projects.
Requirements
• PhD degree in survey methodology, statistics, economics, psychology, sociology, computer science, public policy, public health, or related fields; or a Masters with equivalent experience.
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• Proficient understanding of and experience with survey methodology, survey operations, survey data processing, and/or survey data analysis.
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• Experience with federal surveys and large-scale datasets and knowledge of federal data collection standards is preferred.
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• Interest or experience in advancing survey methods using a variety of approaches and data collection techniques is preferred.
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• Ability to communicate effectively about survey methods, results, and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences.
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• Strong attention to detail and commitment to rigorous quality control at every stage of data collection, preparation, and analysis.
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• Excellent organization and time management skills; ability and willingness to quickly learn new research methods when necessary.
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• Ability to collaborate within a team environment.
Nice-to-haves
• Experience with federal surveys and large-scale datasets is preferred.
,
• Interest in advancing survey methods using various approaches and data collection techniques.
Benefits
• Competitive salary range of $85,000 - $115,000 based on internal and external equity.
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• Remote work options available within the U.S.
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• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives. Apply tot his job
The Survey Researcher position at AIR focuses on supporting large-scale surveys for federal and state government clients. The role involves applying both quantitative and qualitative research methods to enhance survey development, operations, and reporting. The Survey Researcher will collaborate with teams on various aspects of survey methods, quality management, and data analysis, contributing to AIR's mission of providing meaningful and trustworthy statistical evidence in education statistics.
Responsibilities
• Assist in the design and review of qualitative and quantitative data collection instruments including survey questionnaires, interview protocols, and focus group protocols.
,
• Support the development and execution of theoretically-sound, practical approaches to achieve the statistical objectives of a study or project.
,
• Conduct technical reviews of data collection and data processing plans and specifications for accuracy, completeness, and technical soundness.
,
• Perform quality checks of data files for errors and anomalies and communicate potential issues to the client.
,
• Assist with the conduct of disclosure risk analysis on restricted- and public-use data files.
,
• Disseminate study methods and results internally and externally through various formats.
,
• Manage small- to medium-sized tasks, including contributing to client meetings and overseeing junior analysts.
,
• Provide input for technical sections and budget estimates for proposals.
,
• Support learning opportunities for junior staff working on large-scale survey projects.
Requirements
• PhD degree in survey methodology, statistics, economics, psychology, sociology, computer science, public policy, public health, or related fields; or a Masters with equivalent experience.
,
• Proficient understanding of and experience with survey methodology, survey operations, survey data processing, and/or survey data analysis.
,
• Experience with federal surveys and large-scale datasets and knowledge of federal data collection standards is preferred.
,
• Interest or experience in advancing survey methods using a variety of approaches and data collection techniques is preferred.
,
• Ability to communicate effectively about survey methods, results, and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences.
,
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to rigorous quality control at every stage of data collection, preparation, and analysis.
,
• Excellent organization and time management skills; ability and willingness to quickly learn new research methods when necessary.
,
• Ability to collaborate within a team environment.
Nice-to-haves
• Experience with federal surveys and large-scale datasets is preferred.
,
• Interest in advancing survey methods using various approaches and data collection techniques.
Benefits
• Competitive salary range of $85,000 - $115,000 based on internal and external equity.
,
• Remote work options available within the U.S.
,
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives. Apply tot his job