Location: Chicago, IL
Cap-Exempt H-1B Position — No lottery required
**Job Summary** NORC at the University of Chicago is seeking a qualified Data Analyst I or II (we are open to hiring at either level) to join the Methodology and Quantitative Social Sciences department and support a diverse range of research projects. At NORC, Data Analysts are early career team members who train and work with our Data Scientists and Research Methodologists to perform tasks including importing, cleaning, standardizing, transforming, and validating data sets. Data Analysts also research and document data procedures and support the investigation of data problems. They may identify, analyze, and interpret trends or patterns in data sets, support modeling efforts, and help prepare data presentations and reports, including developing charts, graphs, and tables. In addition, the Data Analyst may assist in data collection and harmonization from primary or secondary data sources (e.g., administrative records, commercial data, social media data), preparing data files for delivery, and the maintenance of databases, data systems, and their relevant metadata/dictionaries. The Data Analyst is expected to work collaboratively in a team environment. Qualified applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S now and in the future. We regret that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. **Location** : This is a hybrid role based in our Chicago Loop office, with a minimum of six days per month in the office. **DEPARTMENT: Methodology and Quantitative Social Sciences** The Methodology and Quantitative Social Sciences department implements state-of-the-art methodologies and develops innovations to deliver reliable data and rigorous analysis to guide critical programmatic, business and policy decisions for NORC clients. The department provides leadership throughout the project lifecycle on study design, data collection, assessment of data quality, quantitative analysis, and dissemination of results. The Methodological and Quantitative Social Sciences dep