Senior Research Analyst

The Senior Research Analyst contributes to Candid's research and data analyses, creating insights and building knowledge about the sector’s scope, equity, economics, and impact. The Senior Research Analyst collects, cleans, and analyzes qualitative and quantitative data to support Candid’s research and analytic initiatives. Position: Senior Research Analyst Reporting to: Director of Research Schedule: 35-hour work week, Monday through Friday Compensation: $60,000 - $87,000 (this range is for the NYC area and will be adjusted for other localities; additionally, factors like skills and experience will be considered). Location: Remote. In-person attendance is required twice per year during our annual, weeklong all-staff summits. Additional in-person meeting participation is expected at least once per quarter for senior leaders and at least once per month for the executive team. Staff not located in the NYC area are required to travel for these meetings. Benefits: Health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement contribution with additional option for a match, paid life insurance and AD&D, paid leave time (PTO, compassionate leave, volunteer, holiday, parental), short-term and long-term disability, pre-tax transit, flexible spending accounts, supplemental insurance, summer hours, and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program eligible employer. Responsibilities Work with a team to formulate and answer research questions about the social sector using Candid’s data Retrieve, review, clean, and code quantitative and qualitative data about nonprofit organizations and grantmaking Perform quantitative and qualitative data analysis Conduct literature reviews and landscape analyses Execute surveys, including instrument programming, contact list management, and respondent outreach and follow-up Synthesize findings and translate them for a broad, non-technical audience Contribute to written reports and publications, and help craft presentations for varied audiences Act as a research subject matter expert for cross-functional initiatives, including collaborating with product, technology, or data science teams as requested Respond to internal and external requests in a timely and thorough manner Independently manage delegated project tasks and timelines Requirements B.A./B.S. in a field related to data analysis or nonprofit research (e.g., data science, data analytics, economics, statistics, public policy, sociology, philanthropy, or nonprofit leadership) plus minimum 3 years of professional research experience. Equivalent experience will be considered Knowledge of social science research methods and core principles of statistics or data science Experience working with large, complex datasets that require cleaning and transformation Ability to conduct basic quantitative analysis using Python or R Willingness to learn and use AI tools High attention to detail, particularly in maintaining data integrity, being able to detect data anomalies and inconsistencies, and writing accurate, precise code Thrives in a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary environment Strong critical thinking skills, with the ability to diagnose problems and develop practical solutions Communicates clearly and professionally in all interactions, both written and verbal Aptitude and willingness to learn new applications as opportunity and need arise Experience fielding surveys a plus Familiarity with the U.S. nonprofit and philanthropic sectors a plus Willingness to perform other duties and special projects as needed/requested. Sensitivity and respect for racial, gender, sexual orientation, and cultural differences. Commitment to Candid's values: driven, direct, accessible, curious, and inclusive. Candid is an equal opportunity employer. Candid provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr