[Jobs] Research Associate - Sacramento California

[Leora Lawton]

*RESEARCH ASSOCIATE *

Walter R. McDonald & Associates, Inc. (WRMA) is a leading provider of
consulting services to human services agencies and organizations. With
offices  in Sacramento, California, and the Washington, D.C. metropolitan
area,  WRMA,  Inc. applies advanced technology and consulting to better the
lives of children  and families, advance public policy, and improve the
management of social  services agencies.

WRMA has an immediate opening in its Sacramento, California office for a
Research Associate to contribute to several projects that provide support
to local  and national human services initiatives.

*Responsibilities*

• Conducting quantitative research and data analysis

• Maintaining and manipulating datasets

• Designing and maitaining SPPS and Microsoft Excel data sets

• Managaing the logistics of survey administration

• Creating graphs and tables for reports

• Drafting and reviewing sections of reports

• Developing and maintaining strong client relationships

*Skills & Qualifications*

• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Human
Development, Statistics, or related field

• Knowledge of social science research and evaluation

• 1 - 3 years of applied research and quantitative analysis experience

• Knowledge of SPSS or other statistical software packages

• Experience with data editing, data quality assurance, statistical
programming, and data management

• Competence in Microsoft Office applications

• Exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills

• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with a wide
range of audiences

Benefits Working at WRMA can provide for a very fulfilling and rewarding
career. The  contributions our employees make to our mission of improving
the lives of  children and families are invaluable to us. We offer
opportunities for personal  growth, competitive salaries, and a generous
benefit package.

*How to Apply *

To apply for this position, please begin filling out the information below
or you  may use LinkedIn to get started. WRMA is an equal opportunity
employer. For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website
below. Please DO NOT email your  resume to us as we only accept
applications through our website. https://wrma.applicantpro.com/jobs/112187
- 13469.html   <https://wrma.applicantpro.com/jobs/112187%20-%2013469.html>




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Leora Lawton PhD
Executive Director
Berkeley Population Center
350K Barrows Hall
(of) 510-643-1270
(m) 510-928-7572
www.popcenter.berkeley.edu
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