Research Analyst

Position Overview

Policy and Planning Specialist I – Research Analyst

Agency:
Virginia Peninsula Community College (Virginia Peninsula Community College Division)

Location:

Hampton

Pay Band: 4 (Range $55,000-$65,000)

Employment Type:

Full Time

Telework:
Subject to change based on business needs

Hiring Range: 1 position

• Supporting the research and analysis needs of the College, including external research requests, meeting with data requestors, querying data from various College information systems, analyzing data, and presenting results to requestors or other College stakeholders.
• Dataset creation and data visualization.
• External mandated reporting and grant reporting.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including serving on college committees.

• General knowledge in data analytics and the use of data to answer questions and solve problems.
• General knowledge in the application of quantitative research methods and both descriptive and inferential statistics.

• Proficient in one or more statistical programming languages (e.g., R, SPSS, SAS).
• Proficient in using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong data visualization skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Strong analytical and organizational abilities.
• Ability to think critically and solve problems effectively.
• Attention to detail with a focus on thoroughness and quality.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple projects and complete complex and detailed projects within established time frames.
• Ability to effectively communicate data findings via written reports, summaries, and presentations to individuals and groups.

• Experience in data analytics and interpreting data.
• Experience programming in SQL or other related language (e.g., R, SPSS, SAS, Python).

• Experience working with relational databases.
• Experience working in a higher education setting.
• Experience in data extraction and analysis within a community college setting.
• Experience with Power
  
  BI or other dashboards.

Operation of a State Vehicle:
No

Supervises Employees:
Yes

Required Travel:
Minimal

Posting Number:

Contact Name:
Human Resources

Email: talent acquisition

Phone:

Recruitment Type:
General Public

Job Open Date: 12/22/2025

Job Close Date: 01/31/2026

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.