Mixed-Method Analyst | Provo MTC | 28 Hours

Responsibilities

• Research Design & Data Collection
• Assist in the development of research questions, evaluation plans, and study designs.
• Design and administer surveys (e.g., Qualtrics).
• Develop protocols (interviews, focus groups, observations) and other data collection activities.
• Coverage of data collection efforts across multiple stakeholder groups and locations.
• Ensure research activities adhere to ethical and data privacy standards.
• Quantitative & Qualitative Data Analysis
• Analyze survey, assessment, interview, focus group, and observational data.
• Apply appropriate quantitative and qualitative methodologies to answer research questions.
• Identify meaningful patterns, themes, trends, and opportunities for improvement.
• Integrate findings across multiple data sources to develop comprehensive recommendations.
• Reporting & Strategic Communication
• Develop clear, visually compelling reports, presentations, dashboards, and executive summaries.
• Translate complex findings into actionable insights for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Communicate recommendations that support decision-making and program improvement.
• Document methodologies, assumptions, and limitations to ensure transparency and rigor.
• Project Management, Leadership & Training
• Lead multiple research and evaluation projects simultaneously.
• Develop project timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Aid in coordinating work across researchers.
• Monitor project progress and manage project-related communications.
• Support the development and mentoring of research assistants, interns, and team members.
• Collaboration
• Work with analysts and researchers to validate and interpret findings.
• Seek input and alignment to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Contribute to a collaborative, learning-focused team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology, education, statistics, evaluation, anthropology, or a related field.
• At least 2–3 years of experience conducting research, evaluation, or data analysis projects.
• Experience using quantitative analysis software (e.g., R, Stata, SPSS) and qualitative analysis software (e.g., MAXQDA, NVivo).
• Experience managing projects, coordinating timelines, or leading project workstreams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Completion of research ethics training (e.g., CITI) prior to hire.
• Prior experience at the MTC.
• Experience in applied research or program evaluation.
• Experience coordinating projects and/or the work of others.
• Prior experience presenting findings to leadership or decision-makers.
• Ability to communicate complex findings to non-technical audiences.

About the role

This position is central to the missionaries' role to 'Invite others to come unto Christ by helping them receive the restored gospel through faith in Jesus Christ and His Atonement, repentance, baptism, receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost, and enduring to the end. This position supports the mission of helping individuals come unto Christ by strengthening the effectiveness of missionary training at the MTC.

Requirements

• Must be a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and currently temple worthy.

Benefits

Commensurate with experience.

Pay

TBD

Schedule

Part time