Mixed-Method Analyst | Provo MTC | 28 Hours

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Carefully coordinate and participate in data collection efforts across multiple stakeholder groups and locations.
• Ensure research activities adhere to ethical and data privacy standards.
• 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.
• 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.
• Lead multiple research and evaluation projects simultaneously.
• Develop project timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Aid in coordinating work across researchers.
• Maintain oversight of project progress and manage project-related communications.
• Support the development and mentoring of research assistants, interns, and team members.
• Collaborate 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.

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.

Research and Evaluation

The Mixed-Methods Analyst contributes to research and evaluation efforts that inform decision-making and improve the missionary experience. This role is responsible for designing and leading research and evaluation projects that address key questions about missionary training, language learning, curriculum implementation, and learner experiences. Using quantitative and qualitative methods (e.g., surveys, interviews, focus groups, observations, and assessment data), the analyst develops actionable insights that support program improvement and strategic decision-making.

Work Environment

Primarily office-based, requiring extended periods of sitting and computer use. Collaborative work with Research & Evaluation and MTC staff.