Data Analyst I or II - Education Research - Hybrid Chicago Loop Office

NORC at the University of Chicago
United States
Jun 17, 2026

Full-time

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JOB SUMMARY:	The Education and Child Development Department at NORC at the University of Chicago is looking for a Data Analyst I or II (we are open to hiring at either level) to work on education topics including career pathways, post-secondary campus climate research, evaluation studies, statistical methods, data science, and analysis across a broad range of education and social policy issues. Qualified applicants must be U.S. citizens due to security clearance requirements for projects. *Location*: This is a hybrid role based in our Chicago Loop office, with a minimum of six days per month in the office. The Data Science job family exists across multiple departments and provides analytical expertise that leads to important insights for a portfolio of NORC projects and strategic initiatives. Data Analysts perform tasks such as importing, cleaning, transforming, validating or modeling data. They may also support the presentation of data by developing charts, graphs and tables. In addition, Data Analysts may assist in data collection from primary or secondary data sources (e.g., administrative records, commercial data, social media data), identify, analyze, and interpret trends or patterns in data sets and maintain databases/data systems, dictionaries, etc. Data Analysts are expected to work collaboratively in a team environment.
DEPARTMENT: Education and Child Development	For more than 40 years, NORC has been committed to conducting high-quality education research and capacity building. Our Education and Child Development department focuses its research, data collection, and technical assistance across the full array of education-relevant populations, from preschoolers to post-graduate doctorate holders.
RESPONSIBILITIES:	Gathering and assembling analytic results using a variety of techniques, ranging from simple data aggregation to basic analytical/predictive statistical analysis. Collaborate with project directors and subject matter experts to implement and improve data management and analysis activities. Develop programs and scripts for data cleaning, integration, transformation, and harmonization, as well as data quality checks and validation. Support and enhance applications and databases already built for various research needs and produce data documentation and dictionaries. Create data dashboards and visualizations, including preparing charts, graphs, and tables for reports and presentations. Perform various types of data analysis and modeling, often involving multiple data sets. Contribute to documentation, reports, and presentations through writing sections, creating basic analytic summaries, and developing tables and graphics. Apply AI tools to help improve efficiency. Perform other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED SKILLS:	Bachelor’s degree in social science (psychology, education, public policy, economics, statistics or other related field) with an emphasis on data science or statistics. Degrees in other subjects may be considered, if other relevant skills apply. 0-2 years’ experience in positions of increasing responsibility, preferably working with large data sets, conducting statistical and quantitative analysis and testing, data linkage, and data validation. Strong foundation in areas of statistics and data science. Coding skills in languages such as SAS, R, or Stata are required. Strong skills in problem solving and quantitative analysis are required. Able to organize and prioritize work assignments to meet project needs. Experience with data privacy and disclosure review a plus. Able to organize and prioritize work assignments to meet project needs. Outstanding interpersonal and critical reasoning skills. Proficiency with MS Office software, including Excel. Qualified applicants must be U.S. citizens due to security clearance requirements for projects. Please include a Resume and Cover Letter when applying. Candidates should be prepared to provide professional references upon request.
SALARY AND BENEFITS:	The pay range for this position is $62,000-$73,000. This position is classified as regular. Regular staff are eligible for NORC’s comprehensive benefits program. Benefits include, but are not limited to: Generously subsidized health insurance, effective on the first day of employment Dental and vision insurance A defined contribution retirement program, along with a separate voluntary 403(b) retirement program Group life insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance Benefits that promote work/life balance, including generous paid time off, holidays; paid parental leave, bereavement leave, tuition assistance, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). NORC is committed to equity and transparency in its pay practices. We publish salary ranges and benefit information for every job. The listed hiring range reflects what we, in good faith, expect to pay at the time of posting, though actual compensation may vary and may be adjusted over time. A candidate’s placement within the range depends on factors such as competencies, education, qualifications, experience, skills, performance, and organizational needs.
WHAT WE DO:	NORC at the University of Chicago is an objective, non-partisan research institution that delivers reliable data and rigorous analysis to guide critical programmatic, business, and policy decisions. Since 1941, our teams have conducted groundbreaking studies, created and applied innovative methods and tools, and advanced principles of scientific integrity and collaboration. Today, government, corporate, and nonprofit clients around the world partner with us to transform increasingly complex information into useful knowledge.
WHO WE ARE:	For over 80 years, NORC has evolved in many ways, moving the needle with research methods, technical applications and groundbreaking research findings. But our tradition of excellence, passion for innovation, and commitment to collegiality have remained constant components of who we are as a brand, and who each of us is as a member of the NORC team. With world-class benefits, a business casual environment, and an emphasis on continuous learning, NORC is a place where people join for the stellar research and analysis work for which we’re known, and stay for the relationships they form with their colleagues who take pride in the impact their work is making on a global scale.
EEO STATEMENT:	NORC is an equal opportunity employer. NORC evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, sexual orientation, and other legally protected characteristics. #LI-MS1

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JOB SUMMARY:	The Education and Child Development Department at NORC at the University of Chicago is looking for a Data Analyst I or II (we are open to hiring at either level) to work on education topics including career pathways, post-secondary campus climate research, evaluation studies, statistical methods, data science, and analysis across a broad range of education and social policy issues. Qualified applicants must be U.S. citizens due to security clearance requirements for projects. *Location*: This is a hybrid role based in our Chicago Loop office, with a minimum of six days per month in the office. The Data Science job family exists across multiple departments and provides analytical expertise that leads to important insights for a portfolio of NORC projects and strategic initiatives. Data Analysts perform tasks such as importing, cleaning, transforming, validating or modeling data. They may also support the presentation of data by developing charts, graphs and tables. In addition, Data Analysts may assist in data collection from primary or secondary data sources (e.g., administrative records, commercial data, social media data), identify, analyze, and interpret trends or patterns in data sets and maintain databases/data systems, dictionaries, etc. Data Analysts are expected to work collaboratively in a team environment.
DEPARTMENT: Education and Child Development	For more than 40 years, NORC has been committed to conducting high-quality education research and capacity building. Our Education and Child Development department focuses its research, data collection, and technical assistance across the full array of education-relevant populations, from preschoolers to post-graduate doctorate holders.
RESPONSIBILITIES:	Gathering and assembling analytic results using a variety of techniques, ranging from simple data aggregation to basic analytical/predictive statistical analysis. Collaborate with project directors and subject matter experts to implement and improve data management and analysis activities. Develop programs and scripts for data cleaning, integration, transformation, and harmonization, as well as data quality checks and validation. Support and enhance applications and databases already built for various research needs and produce data documentation and dictionaries. Create data dashboards and visualizations, including preparing charts, graphs, and tables for reports and presentations. Perform various types of data analysis and modeling, often involving multiple data sets. Contribute to documentation, reports, and presentations through writing sections, creating basic analytic summaries, and developing tables and graphics. Apply AI tools to help improve efficiency. Perform other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED SKILLS:	Bachelor’s degree in social science (psychology, education, public policy, economics, statistics or other related field) with an emphasis on data science or statistics. Degrees in other subjects may be considered, if other relevant skills apply. 0-2 years’ experience in positions of increasing responsibility, preferably working with large data sets, conducting statistical and quantitative analysis and testing, data linkage, and data validation. Strong foundation in areas of statistics and data science. Coding skills in languages such as SAS, R, or Stata are required. Strong skills in problem solving and quantitative analysis are required. Able to organize and prioritize work assignments to meet project needs. Experience with data privacy and disclosure review a plus. Able to organize and prioritize work assignments to meet project needs. Outstanding interpersonal and critical reasoning skills. Proficiency with MS Office software, including Excel. Qualified applicants must be U.S. citizens due to security clearance requirements for projects. Please include a Resume and Cover Letter when applying. Candidates should be prepared to provide professional references upon request.
SALARY AND BENEFITS:	The pay range for this position is $62,000-$73,000. This position is classified as regular. Regular staff are eligible for NORC’s comprehensive benefits program. Benefits include, but are not limited to: Generously subsidized health insurance, effective on the first day of employment Dental and vision insurance A defined contribution retirement program, along with a separate voluntary 403(b) retirement program Group life insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance Benefits that promote work/life balance, including generous paid time off, holidays; paid parental leave, bereavement leave, tuition assistance, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). NORC is committed to equity and transparency in its pay practices. We publish salary ranges and benefit information for every job. The listed hiring range reflects what we, in good faith, expect to pay at the time of posting, though actual compensation may vary and may be adjusted over time. A candidate’s placement within the range depends on factors such as competencies, education, qualifications, experience, skills, performance, and organizational needs.
WHAT WE DO:	NORC at the University of Chicago is an objective, non-partisan research institution that delivers reliable data and rigorous analysis to guide critical programmatic, business, and policy decisions. Since 1941, our teams have conducted groundbreaking studies, created and applied innovative methods and tools, and advanced principles of scientific integrity and collaboration. Today, government, corporate, and nonprofit clients around the world partner with us to transform increasingly complex information into useful knowledge.
WHO WE ARE:	For over 80 years, NORC has evolved in many ways, moving the needle with research methods, technical applications and groundbreaking research findings. But our tradition of excellence, passion for innovation, and commitment to collegiality have remained constant components of who we are as a brand, and who each of us is as a member of the NORC team. With world-class benefits, a business casual environment, and an emphasis on continuous learning, NORC is a place where people join for the stellar research and analysis work for which we’re known, and stay for the relationships they form with their colleagues who take pride in the impact their work is making on a global scale.
EEO STATEMENT:	NORC is an equal opportunity employer. NORC evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, sexual orientation, and other legally protected characteristics. #LI-MS1

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17/06/2026