Analytics Manager | University of Chicago (UC) - Military Veterans

Location: Chicago, IL Job Description: Manages a small team of Research Analysts. Leads data analysis and management on a small portfolio of research projects by cleaning, merging, matching, sampling, modeling, and randomizing data. Prepares results for memos, spreadsheets, and presentations targeting both policymakers and academic researchers. Serves as an in-house expert for one or more key administrative datasets, and advises research staff to ensure consistent use of data. Provides consultation to staff on advanced statistical techniques such as randomization, power calculations, data transformations, econometrics, etc. In partnership with Associate Director of Data and Analytics, Research Directors, Executive Director, and/or Sr. Research Managers assists with internal coordination and management of data requests to partner agencies. Supports development and management of data operations, which could include quality assurance processes, creating code standards, and building templates and tools for data management and visualization. Partners with the Talent Manager to help recruit, screen, and hire new talent, and create data exercises and other recruitment and onboarding tools. Works with the management team on issues of organizational development and leadership, potentially including identifying areas for staff development and professional development. May supervise other research staff and provide guidance on professional development, goal setting, and lab- or organization-wide opportunities. May serve on committees, supervise project personnel, and coordinate quality control efforts to support the efforts and ensure success of research projects. Writes the results section of reports and publications. Develops new and innovative procedures in the areas of data collection, quality control, statistical analyses, and presentation of results. Reviews and improves statistical computer programs. Performs other related work as needed. Preferred Qualifications Experience: A minimum of three years of relevant research experience. Managing analytic staff. Working with large, complex, and/or administrative datasets. Working with field experiments or randomized controlled trials. Program evaluation methods (e.g., difference-in-differences, propensity score matching, regression discontinuity). Technical Skills or Knowledge: Experience working with R, Python, Stata, or other programming languages. Preferred Competencies Strong interest in social policy. Strong quantitative skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work in Git and familiarity with Gitlab or Github. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Excellent data visualization ability. Ability to work both independently and as a team member. Ability to work discretely with sensitive and confidential data. Knowledge and understanding of crime policy, violence and/or education research literature. Application Documents Resume (required) Cover Letter (required) Optionally, you may submit a code sample demonstrating your proficiency in analytic programming. You may submit either a link to a public GitHub repository or a text file containing the code sample.  The sample does not need to be a end-to-end project (100-200 lines would be ideal).  If you choose to submit a sample, please submit a very brief explanation of what the code is intended to accomplish and how it fits into the larger project for which the sample was created. The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination. Staff Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via the Applicant Inquiry Form. The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: securityreport.uchicago.edu. Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.