Data Management Analyst

WHO WE ARE: At Fors Marsh, we tackle important issues. We're a group of researchers, advisors, and communicators striving together to inform the systems that govern our lives. We analyze human behavior from multiple perspectives to craft targeted solutions that guide decision makingand stimulate activity. Our focus extends beyond the mere project to the entire problem, and we rigorously take on tasks and forge partnerships that maintain a balance between purpose, people, the planet, and profit. We are a certified B Corporation, a fair employer, and a top workplace from 2019 to 2023. We hold ourselves responsible to the values that have always represented us. These values impel us to become the best possible versions of ourselves-for each other, our communities, our clients, and the world.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR: Fors Marsh is in search of a meticulous and dedicated data analyst to join our survey data management team. This person will primarily lend support to a variety of surveys for government and other clients. Tasks encompass cleaning and re-coding sample frames to furnish all required data elements for sampling and weighting; providing pristine respondent lists for mail file generation; writing syntax for systematic response data processing; observing internal and external requirements for secure file storage; managing PII and data destruction; testing data collection tools; and delivering the final re-coded data files used for weighting, analysis, and reporting. This role is particularly suited for an individual who has experience with complex survey branching, pays attention to detail, and possesses some coding/syntax skills in statistical analysis packages.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with internal analysis teams to gain a comprehensive understanding of the data requirements necessary for sampling, weighting, and analyzing of data.
• Assist other analysts in creating, cleaning, and recoding datasets and sample frames for research studies.
• Develop and execute systematic data collection instrument testing plans to ensure alignment with instruments and specifications.
• Maintain the integrity and compliance of data and metadata with required standards by performing data validation and cleansing. Identify issues within data and discern the root cause of the problem to suggest and implement rectification measures.
• Assess survey data to evaluate questions and data quality.
• Identify improvements in the process related to data collection and processing.
• Review and evaluate data collection metrics.
• Ensure the timely, accurate, and efficient completion of all final deliverables.

Requirements:

• Minimum of a BA/BS in statistics, mathematics, social science, public policy, or a related field.
• 0-1 year of professional experience working with large datasets or databases. Experience acquired through academic projects or internships are acceptable. Professional working environment preferred.
• Experience in writing syntax in SPSS or Stata.
• Additional programming skills such as SAS, R, or SQL are desirable.
• Excellent quantitative skills and a considerable attention to detail and accuracy.
• Aptitude for multi-tasking and managing several priorities with minimal guidance and supervision.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Candidates may be subject to a low-level government security assessment and must meet eligibility criteria for access to sensitive information.
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens and consent to a full background check to meet our federal contract stipulations.

What we offer:

We pride ourselves on our benefits package that typically equals or surpasses our competitors’. How are we unique?

• The opportunity to make a difference in people's lives, both within and outside the organization.
• Premium health, dental, vision, and short and long-term disability coverage, 100% covered for employees.
• Remote work options.
• Our company culture values balance and allows each employee to take leave as necessary to manage both their work and home lives without worry of depleting their leave hours.
• We offer a floating holiday bank for you to celebrate the days that matter to you.
• Generous retirement contribution matching and no vesting period starting from the third month of your employment.
• Specific training and development budgets for expansion of your expertise and skills.
• Paid time off for voluntary service.
• Opportunity to participate in Fors Marsh staff-led affinity groups.
• As a certified B Corp, our employees receive product and service discounts.

Salary: $52,000 - $60,000

Location: Remote, open to United States residents only.

EOE: All applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status