Senior Data Analyst, Research and Advocacy

Guttmacher Institute advances sexual and reproductive health and rights through research, evidence-based advocacy, and strategic communications. The Senior Data Analyst, Research and Advocacy leads quantitative analysis and policy translation for international research programs, manages survey data and analytic workflows, develops research products, and mentors junior staff while engaging with partners and policy audiences.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee the annual update cycle of the AIU data collaborating with the AWW team and thinking of how to expand reach
• Lead and oversee data analysis activities within the AIU program and assigned international research projects, including management of large-scale population survey data (DHS, MICS, PMA) and development of analytic code and documentation in Stata and/or R
• Lead the design and interpretation of research through application of deep policy knowledge and analytical expertise, ensuring that quantitative outputs are framed and communicated in ways that are relevant to policy audiences
• Contribute to the development of new SRH indicators, measurement frameworks, and methodological innovations, remaining current with emerging research, data sources, and global standards
• Serve as first or contributing author on peer-reviewed publications, policy reports, and technical documents; provide substantive review of analytical and written outputs produced by junior research staff
• Contribute as a thought leader for the Institute’s international research programs, bringing demonstrated policy expertise to bear on research design and priorities, including translation of analytical findings into accessible, credible, and actionable evidence for policy audiences
• Co-lead the development and review of public-facing outputs including policy briefs, advocacy materials, donor-facing evidence syntheses, and country-specific analyses
• Engage substantively with regional and country-level policy frameworks, data systems, financing mechanisms and advocacy movements to ensure that research design and outputs are policy-relevant and contextually grounded
• Contribute policy and evidence perspectives to strategic communications and program development activities, in coordination with research leadership
• Provide mentorship, supervision, and technical guidance to junior research staff, supporting professional development and quality of analytical work
• Oversee training on data processing, analytic workflows, and documentation standards; establish and maintain systems for code reproducibility and institutional knowledge retention
• Support the AIU Program Manager and Program Leadership in workplan development, timeline management, staffing planning, and project monitoring
• Represent Guttmacher at external meetings, conferences, and high-level regional and global forums
• Work collaboratively with research scientists, policy and communications colleagues, and cross-divisional teams to advance integrated program goals and ensure coherence between analytical work and the Institute’s broader advocacy and communications strategy
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• At least seven years of progressively responsible experience in international SRHR or global health research, with a demonstrated track record of producing high-quality analytical outputs
• Substantive knowledge of SRHR policy and financing frameworks at the country, regional, and/or global level, including familiarity with international normative frameworks, data systems, and policy advocacy environments
• Advanced proficiency in statistical analysis using Stata and/or R; experience working with large-scale population survey data (DHS, MICS, PMA or comparable) required
• Demonstrated experience bridging quantitative research and policy engagement, including development of policy-relevant outputs for non-technical audiences
• Experience working with or managing partnerships with country- or regional-level organizations, civil society, governments, or multilateral bodies
• Strong writing and oral communication skills, with the ability to develop compelling research products across a range of formats and audiences
• Demonstrated capacity to work independently and to lead multi-stakeholder projects in complex, cross-cultural contexts
• Master's degree in a relevant field (public health, demography, epidemiology, political science, international development, or related discipline) and a minimum of seven years of progressively responsible related work experience; a doctoral degree may substitute for some experience
• Experience engaging with external partners, civil society organizations, or multilateral bodies in a research capacity is desirable