POSITION: Associate with Strong Quantitative Skills
HOURS: ~20 hours/week; Monday–Friday
LOCATION: Remote (Time zones: ET or CT preferred)
EDUCATION: Ph.D./Post-Doc, or Master’s Degree with advanced quantitative/analytical skills
EXPERIENCE: 3–4 years of research or evaluation consulting experience
SALARY RANGE: $40,000–$45,000/year
TYPE OF ENGAGEMENT: Contractual
START DATE: ~February 15, 2025
About MN Associates, Inc. (MNA)
MN Associates, Inc. (MNA) is a woman-owned small business based in Northern Virginia specializing in education research and program evaluation. Since 2004, under the leadership of Dr. Kavita Mittapalli, MNA has delivered over 500 evaluation reports and contributed to more than 30 publications in peer-reviewed journals, book chapters, and handbooks.
MNA’s team of nine (9) evaluators provides expert guidance in qualitative and quantitative research, statistical analysis, program management, and technical assistance. Our work spans a diverse range of areas, including:
- STEM Education
- College and Career Readiness
- Workforce Development
- Teacher Preparation
- Digital Equity Initiatives
- Cradle-to-Career Initiatives
- Place-Based Community and Innovation Initiatives
MNA collaborates with K-20 clients who receive grants from federal and state agencies, foundations, and nonprofit organizations, including the National Science Foundation, U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Department of Energy, NASA, U.S. Department of Commerce, and the Department of Defense-STEM, among others.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The Associate should be able to:
- Lead 5–6 grant-funded projects, conduct meetings, and manage client communication, project timelines, data collection, analysis, and reporting.
- Collaborate with MNA staff on ongoing projects, including planning, data collection, analysis, and deliverable preparation.
- Collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data from datasets, surveys, interviews, and focus groups.
- Develop and maintain data repositories, including Excel spreadsheets and databases.
- Draft reports and design data visualizations (e.g., charts, tables, and maps).
Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills
The ideal candidate will have:
- A Master’s degree (earned within the past 3–5 years) or a Ph.D. in Math/Statistics, STEM fields, Education, or Social Sciences with demonstrated expertise in statistical analysis.
- 3–4 years of experience in education research or program evaluation, particularly in areas like STEM education, teacher preparation, after-school programs, and workforce development.
- Proficiency in statistical software such as R, Python, STATA, SPSS, or Gephi (for social network analysis), with the ability to interpret and present results clearly.
- Advanced writing and communication skills with a strong focus on meeting deadlines.
- Experience with data visualization tools like Tableau, R, or Excel.
- Knowledge of evaluation frameworks, theories, and methodologies.
- Strong mixed-methods research skills, critical thinking, and analytical capabilities.
- Self-direction, responsiveness, and excellent organizational skills.
- Interest in evaluation topics, including STEM education, workforce development, youth development, teacher preparation, and arts integration.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing tasks and client needs.
Travel: Occasional local and national travel may be required. A reliable mode of transportation is essential if traveling locally. Travel expenses will be reimbursed.
Application Instructions
Interested candidates should email the following in a single email (a zip file is acceptable):
- A current 2-page résumé.
- Two professional references (from current or past roles).
- A technical report or work sample with data visualizations (1st or 2nd authored, completed within the past two years).
Deadline: Submit your application by January 31, 2025.
Email: kavita@mnassociatesinc.com
Note: U.S. Citizenship is required. Only serious applicants who meet the above criteria should apply.
