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The MASY Group

Research Data Analyst

Bethesda, MD

Your mission is to support the Director of Institutional Research with quantitative analysis and reporting. Your Responsibilities * Design, implement, and execute data collection strategies to ...

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The MASY Group

Research Data Analyst

Bethesda, MD · On-site

Your mission is to support the Director of Institutional Research with quantitative analysis and reporting. Your Responsibilities * Design, implement, and execute data collection strategies to ...

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The MASY Group

Research Data Analyst

Bethesda, MD · On-site

Your mission is to support the Director of Institutional Research with quantitative analysis and reporting. Your Responsibilities * Design, implement, and execute data collection strategies to ...

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The Pennsylvania State University

POSITION SPECIFICS We are looking for Research Data Scientist, to join our Geospatial Data Science ... Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview ...

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As of Jul 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for research data director in the United States is $191,320.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $135,500.00 and $229,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Research Data Director often encounters challenges such as ensuring data integrity across multiple projects, managing compliance with institutional and federal data regulations, and coordinating data sharing among diverse research teams. Addressing these challenges requires strong leadership, the implementation of robust data governance frameworks, and ongoing training for staff on data best practices. Additionally, fostering open communication between researchers, IT, and compliance teams helps to proactively resolve issues and maintain smooth data operations.

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To thrive as a Research Data Director, you need expertise in data management, statistical analysis, and research methodologies, typically supported by an advanced degree in a relevant field. Familiarity with data governance frameworks, statistical software (such as SAS, R, or SPSS), and compliance standards like HIPAA or GDPR is essential. Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and communication skills help guide teams and facilitate collaboration across departments. These skills ensure robust data integrity, drive impactful research outcomes, and maintain regulatory compliance in complex research environments.

What are Research Data Directors?

Research Data Directors are professionals responsible for overseeing the management, organization, and integrity of data within research projects or institutions. They develop policies and strategies for data collection, storage, sharing, and security, ensuring compliance with ethical and legal standards. Research Data Directors often collaborate with researchers, IT teams, and administrators to facilitate data-driven decision-making and support high-quality research outcomes. Their role is vital for maintaining data quality, accessibility, and reproducibility in research environments.
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Research Data Analyst

Research Data Analyst

The MASY Group

Bethesda, MD

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

Posted 2 days ago

New

Job description

Your Mission

The MASY Group is a growing Nunn Perry award-winning government service company providing intelligence analysis, educational services, and operational support to federal agencies like the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. We offer our team members a competitive salary as well as competitive benefits, such as 5% matching 401k with no vesting period, family leave, and Healthcare/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts -- just to name a few!

Your mission is to support the Director of Institutional Research with quantitative analysis and reporting.

Your Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and execute data collection strategies to capture institutional metrics
  • Validate, clean and maintain university databases, and document any alterations
  • Design, build, and deploy automated reporting tools to identify, flag, and resolve data inconsistencies and systemic reporting errors
  • Draft and produce institutional assessment reports, including KPI dashboards and self-study data sets required for accreditation

Your Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in fields of data science, statistics, social science, education or related field
  • At least 2 years of experience with visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI)
  • At least 2 years of experience working in higher education (non-student)
  • At least 2 years of experience in qualitative/quantitative research and survey design
  • Experience in at least one programming language (e.g., SQL, Python, Visual Basics)
  • Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph REQUIRED

Desired Qualifications

  • Master's degree in data science, statistics, social science, education or related field

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