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Hanover Research - Quantitative Research Contractor - Contracting Opportunity Arlington, VA Remote Opportunity The Contractor will be responsible for quantitative research reports and strategic briefings on a wide variety of education research topics. This position will allow for the swift development and refinement of applied set of research skills and provides the opportunity to develop a relationship with a young and rapidly growing enterprise. We expect all contractors to be intellectually curious, ambitious, and interested in assuming increasing levels of responsibility. High-Impact Education Research
Higher Education
- Projects: enrollment funnel analyses; student success and retention evaluations; program cost calculations; ad hoc descriptive analyses targeting specific client questions; etc.
- Work with public and private universities and colleges across the country, each with their own unique perspective and needs; draw insights from proprietary student-level data; contribute to meaningful solutions; collaborate with colleagues who are passionate about education and student success.
Responsibilities
- Process and clean datasets for analysis;
- Perform statistical modeling and regression analysis on education-related data;
- Form hypotheses and locate compelling support for arguments under tight deadlines;
- Put together visually appealing dashboards showcasing static and interactive findings;
- Write up findings and key takeaways in a clear and concise manner.
Desired Skills and Attributes
- Intermediate level user of statistical analysis software, particularly Stata; R and Python are a plus, but not required;
- Knowledge of and ability to apply econometric and statistical methods to practical research problems;
- High comfort level with Microsoft Office applications, such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint;
- Experience working with and preparing real-world datasets for analysis, including identifying and reshaping or merging data is a plus;
- Willingness and ability to learn new quantitative skills as necessary and apply them in new contexts;
- Experience with, or ability to learn, data visualization software -- Microsoft Power BI.
Other Skills and Attributes
- Demonstrable problem-solving skills;
- Willingness to tackle complex, often unfamiliar research requests;
- Ability to collaborate and strategize with senior-level research directors;
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail;
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required, given the remote nature of the team;
- Demonstrable, strong work ethic;
- Ability to accept feedback and constructive critique positively;
- Strong command of the English language and demonstrated writing and editing skills, including experience explaining complex statistical concepts to non-technical audience.
Education Requirement A Master's or Doctoral degree in Statistics, Economics, another Social Science with quantitative training, or a related quantitative discipline is preferred.
Experience Requirement 2 - 5 years of work experience (or equivalent academic work) conducting quantitative research and analysis is preferred. Experience working in the Higher education sector (for example, in institutional research, assessment, or evaluation) is a plus. Location USA Remote Office is located in Arlington, VA
#Remote #LI-Remote Compensation Hanover Research strives to create compensation and benefits programs that are competitive, equitable and fair.Thecompensationfor this contracting opportunity at the company is $50.00 per hour. Please note this compensation range is contingent on the candidate's job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. How to Apply
If you are interested in the prospect of contracting with a dynamic, growing company, we encourage you to submit your resume, and a relevant professional writing sample (consisting of no more than 8 pages on an education or business related topic preferably). Hanover strives to be accessible to all users and job seekers. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance in accessing our website or completing a job application, please contact Hanover Research at 202-559-0050 or via emailrecruiting@hanoverresearch.com.All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation. About Hanover Research
Founded in 2003, Hanover Research is a global research and analytics firm that delivers market intelligence through a unique, fixed-fee model to more than 1,000 clients. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, Hanover employs high-caliber market researchers, analysts, and account executives to provide a service that is revolutionary in its combination of flexibility and affordability. Hanover was named a Top 50 Market Research Firm by the American Marketing Association from 2015 to 2021.To learn more about Hanover Research, visitwww.hanoverresearch.com Hanover Values
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The Hanover Research Council
Jul 03, 2025