Reports to: Senior Data and Research Analyst Company Summary:LENA is a national nonprofit on a mission to transform children’s futures through early talk technology and data-driven programs. Job Summary:Analyze and interpret LENA data to generate insights into program implementation, outcomes, and impact. Work closely with Research leadership and management to identify analytic approaches. Clean and harness diverse datasets (LENA technology data, surveys, external assessments) to uncover trends. Collaborate with Marketing, Partner Success, and external partners to develop impact reports and respond to data/technology questions. Communicate findings to technical and non-technical audiences through discussion, reports, and visuals. Duties/Responsibilities:• Conduct appropriate statistical analyses to address research questions.• Clean and prepare datasets for analyses.• Interpret results with attention to limitations and context.• Synthesize and communicate results to Research team.• Prepare summary reports for internal teams, partners, and funders.• Create data visualizations for internal and external uses.• Help ensure quality of analyses of LENA metrics and related data.• Brainstorm creative solutions to statistical challenges.• Review and help draft research articles, technical reports, and presentations.• Support research design efforts.• Participate in internal/external meetings; address customer support questions as needed.• Maintain and enhance qualifications and capabilities; perform other duties as assigned. Required Skills/Abilities:• High skill coding in at least one analysis package (SPSS, R, Python, Stata, SAS, etc.) and willingness to learn others.• Excellent written, visual, and oral communication; ability to explain statistical results in accessible language.• Strong detail focus; excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.• Time management with proven ability to meet deadlines; ability to prioritize and adapt as needs change.• Proficient in seeking, applying, and sharing feedback.• Familiarity with LENA system data preferred.• Highly organized; able to balance multiple priorities; capable in a high-paced environment.• Commitment to integrity, credibility, cultural competence, and LENA’s mission and values. Experience:At least 3 years analyzing social science data and developing statistical models with large datasets. Experience with SPSS, R, and other packages a plus. Experience with education/early childhood data a plus. Compensation:Excellent benefits (medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, PTO, 14 holidays, 401k with match). Full-time exempt role; expected salary range begins at $75,000–$85,000 annually, based on experience. How To Apply:Submit a cover letter with salary requirements and resume as a single PDF to HR@lena.org. Physical Requirements:Remote or hybrid role requiring prolonged desk/computer work (95–100% of time); repetitive wrist/hand/finger movements; frequent close visual work; lifting up to 25 lbs; occasional travel.
