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Research Assistant/Associate – Junior Evaluator

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RE-JA

Job Description:

The MayaTech Corporation seeks Evaluation staff to assist in the support of national research projects and grantee efforts and collaborate in the design, implementation, and analysis of evaluation studies. The MayaTech Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Responsibilities

The essential duties and responsibilities of the position include:

• Contributing to instrument design, construction, and measurement
• Supporting data entry, data management and data cleaning activities
• Creating and organizing documentation for surveys, data bases, files and specific programs
• Conducting quantitative data collection and analysis
• Conducting qualitative data collection and analysis
• Conducting data abstraction/document reviews
• Conducting literature reviews and analyzing/synthesizing outcomes data on topics relevant to assigned program objectives
• Organizing and presenting evaluation results in the form of published reports, presentations, tables and charts
• Staying current with developments within public health evaluation research and literature, practices, methods, and applications and disseminating this information to other research staff

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree
• Knowledge of research and program evaluation design, data management, analysis, and reporting
• Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative evaluation methods and measurement
• Possession of strong technical writing and communication skills
• Knowledge of advanced statistical software, e.g., SPSS, SAS, LISREL
• Ability to problem solve independently
• Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Ability to respond quickly to changing priorities while meeting deadlines
• Experience with or knowledge of HIV and substance abuse prevention a plus.

Who We Are:

For over 36 years, The MayaTech Corporation has focused on tackling existing and emerging public health challenges through direct engagement with agencies, governments, communities, and individuals. We provide a suite of research, training, evaluation, capacity-building, and other strategic support services - all aimed at reaching/impacting the most vulnerable populations, amplifying best practices, and innovating the practice of public health. At the foundation of all of our work is a deep understanding of how evidence-based policies and practices shape the economic, social, and built environments that promote health equity.

Benefits:

We offer a competitive benefits package, supportive work environment, and opportunities in the Silver Spring, Maryland office and remotely.

Instructions

Principals only. No telephone calls, please. Due to the volume of submissions, The MayaTech Corporation will contact only candidates who are selected. Positions may be full time, part-time, on-call, consulting and/or temporary based on contract needs.

To apply, please submit a detailed resume and salary history/requirements. For consideration, applications must include the following job code:RE-JA The MayaTech Corporation Attn: Human Resources Office 8401 Colesville Road, Suite 430 Silver Spring, MD 20910-5645 Fax: 301.587.1524

Equal opportunity employer

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hr@mayatech.com

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