Mixed-Method Analyst | Provo MTC | 28 Hours

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Mixed-Method Analyst | Provo MTC | 28 Hours

Provo, UT, United States (No Local)

To meet the needs of the Church, we seek to build teams that represent the diverse perspectives, broad life experiences and backgrounds of our global Church membership. With that in mind, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

This position is central to the missionaries' role to 'Invite others to come unto Christ by helping them receive the restored gospel through faith in Jesus Christ and His Atonement, repentance, baptism, receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost, and enduring to the end. This position supports the mission of helping individuals come unto Christ by strengthening the effectiveness of missionary training at the MTC. The Mixed-Methods Analyst contributes to research and evaluation efforts that inform decision-making and improve the missionary experience.

This role is responsible for designing and leading research and evaluation projects that address key questions about missionary training, language learning, curriculum implementation, and learner experiences. Using quantitative and qualitative methods (e.g., surveys, interviews, focus groups, observations, and assessment data), the analyst develops actionable insights that support program improvement and strategic decision-making.

In addition to conducting research, this role provides project leadership by coordinating timelines, managing stakeholders, facilitating collaboration across teams, and supporting the execution of multiple concurrent initiatives. The position works closely with Research & Evaluation staff, training leaders, curriculum teams, and other partners to ensure projects are completed with rigor, efficiency, and impact.

This is an at-will, fixed-term position with the potential for continuation based on business needs and performance.

Responsibilities

Research Design & Data Collection

• Assist in the development of research questions, evaluation plans, and study designs.
• Design and administer surveys (e.g., Qualtrics).
• Develop protocols (interviews, focus groups, observations) and other data collection activities.
• Coordinate and participate in data collection efforts across multiple stakeholder groups and locations.
• Ensure research activities adhere to ethical and data privacy standards.

Quantitative & Qualitative Data Analysis

• Analyze survey, assessment, interview, focus group, and observational data.
• Apply appropriate quantitative and qualitative methodologies to answer research questions.
• Identify meaningful patterns, themes, trends, and opportunities for improvement.
• Integrate findings across multiple data sources to develop comprehensive recommendations.

Reporting & Strategic Communication

• Develop clear, visually compelling reports, presentations, dashboards, and executive summaries.
• Translate complex findings into actionable insights for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Communicate recommendations that support decision-making and program improvement.
• Document methodologies, assumptions, and limitations to ensure transparency and rigor.

Project Management, Leadership & Training

• Lead multiple research and evaluation projects simultaneously.
• Develop project timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Assist is coordinating work across researchers.
• Monitor project progress and manage project-related communications.
• Support the development and mentoring of research assistants, interns, and team members.

Collaboration

• Work with analysts and researchers to validate and interpret findings
• Seek input and alignment to ensure accuracy and consistency
• Contribute to a collaborative, learning-focused team environment

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology, education, statistics, evaluation, anthropology, or a related field.
• At least 2–3 years of experience conducting research, evaluation, or data analysis projects.
• Experience using quantitative analysis software (e.g., R, Stata, SPSS) and qualitative analysis software (e.g., MAXQDA, NVivo).
• Experience managing projects, coordinating timelines, or leading project workstreams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Completion of research ethics training (e.g., CITI) prior to hire.

Preferred

• Prior experience at the MTC.
• Experience in applied research or program evaluation.
• Experience coordinating projects and/or the work of others.
• Prior experience presenting findings to leadership or decision-makers.
• Ability to communicate complex findings to non-technical audiences.

Work Environment

• Primarily office-based, requiring extended periods of sitting and computer use
• Collaborative work with Research & Evaluation and MTC staff

Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord’s work. From the IT professional who develops an app that sends the gospel message worldwide, to the facilities manager who maintains our buildings— giving Church members places to worship, teach, learn, and receive sacred ordinances—our employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. They are literally working in His kingdom.

Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law.

Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.

• Job Identification 376627
• Job Category RD - Research & Development
• Posting Date 07/22/2026, 08:30 PM
• Locations 2005 N 900 E, Provo, UT, 84602, US (No Local)
• Apply Before 08/07/2026, 05:55 AM
• Job Schedule Part time
• Regular or Temporary Regular
• Worker Type Employee
• Number of Openings 1
• Qualificação de dignidade Must be a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and currently temple worthy.
• Anúncio/Mais informações Please note that this job posting may close at any time without prior notice. Find out more about the many benefits of Church Employment at https://careers.churchofjesuschrist.org.

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