Senior Research Analyst

Senior Research Analyst

Salary

$69,750.00 - $81,000.00 Annually

Location

3028 Lindbergh Avenue, Bellingham, WA

Job Type

Grant/Temporary

Job Number

2026-00043

Department

Institutional Planning and Assessment

Opening Date

11/04/2026

Closing Date

11/30/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

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Description

Summary:

Bellingham Technical College (BTC) seeks a 75% (30 hour per week) Senior Research Analyst to lead collaborative assessment of the College's Competency-Based Education (CBE) implementation; help build centralized data dashboards and systems; collect and analyze information on student characteristics, enrollment, retention, and completion; and train BTC employees on using data related to both student/employee experiences with CBE and regional workforce needs. They will support relevant data and research requests, work with other grant team members to track the performance of project objectives, and assist with grant external evaluation processes as appropriate. As a member of BTC's Institutional Planning and Assessment (IPA) department, this position will help advance BTCs culture of inquiry and evidence by providing relevant project data and analyses for use in planning and decision-making.

The position is funded through a five-year Title III Strengthening Institutions Program (SIP) grant project, Meeting Workforce Demand Through Competency-Based Education (CBE). The grant is scheduled to end September 30, 2031; however, grant-funded positions are temporary, dependent upon project funding, and can end at any time funding is discontinued.

Salary: $69,750 - 81,000 annually for this 75% position

Position Duties & Responsibilities

Under the general direction of the Associate Director of Data and Research, the Senior Research Analyst will:

• Work collaboratively with campus partners to develop an outcomes-based assessment plan, assess the effectiveness of BTC's Competency-Based Education (CBE) implementation (e.g., redesigned instructional model, adjusted student support services, and new faculty training), and identify areas of improvement based on the assessment;
• Create and/or enhance existing data systems-including data dashboards to track student enrollment, course success, persistence, time-to-completion, and credential attainment-to help employees analyze data related to student and employee engagement with CBE experiences;
• Design data collection instruments (e.g., activity tracking mechanisms, survey, interview/focus group protocols), conduct interviews/focus group sessions, and administer surveys;
• Develop a workforce demand data system that integrates existing regional and/or State resources and practices;
• Develop and provide training to BTC employees related to analyzing regional industry demand data and engaging in data-informed workforce development planning;
• Respond to and track relevant data and research requests from internal and external audiences;
• Work with the Title III SIP grant team to track the performance of project objectives and assist with external evaluation processes as appropriate;
• Contribute to the advancement of BTC's culture of inquiry and evidence by providing relevant project data and analyses for use in planning and decision-making;
• Operate a variety of research and analytic computer application programs (e.g., SQL Server Management Studio [SSMS], PeopleSoft [PS] Query, Tableau, R Statistical Computing Software, statistical applications of Microsoft Access and Excel);
• Identify and work with appropriate departments to address issues pertaining to data quality control (e.g., data input accuracy and consistency);
• Apply legal and ethical components involved in conducting research and analysis (e.g., Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act [FERPA], human subjects protection);
• Present complex information to non-technical audiences;
• Maintain regular, ongoing communications with Title III SIP grant team members and key Institutional Planning & Assessment department partners across campus;
• Serve as a member on committees or groups that require data or accountability/performance measures and participate in the activities of the Research and Planning Commission (RPC) of the WA State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC); and
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Skills/Abilities:

• Strong collaborative leadership skills;
• Skills in research and assessment methodologies and design, including quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods approaches;
• Strong organizational and problem-solving;
• Excellent oral/written communication skills, including ability to write clearly and concisely;
• Ability to use a variety of technologies to manage, extract, analyze, present, and visualize data;
• Ability to troubleshoot and quickly identify solutions to data reporting and analysis problems;
• Ability to learn and apply new technologies and best practices;
• Ability to work collaboratively with different members of the College-including individuals of varied ethnicities, ages, backgrounds, and abilities-in an inclusive and participatory manner;
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to research ethics;
• Ability to present technical information to non-technical audiences and provide training and technical assistance to adult learners;
• Ability to work under pressure, work with ambiguity, and prioritize competing demands;
• Ability to work within a team.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree from an accredited institution;
• One year of experience managing, extracting, analyzing, and presenting data; and
• One year of experience working with structured query language (SQL);

OR

• A combination of experiences and training that provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job will be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree or higher from an accredited institution;
• Experience with quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods data analysis and assessment including using multiple data resources to support institutional/organizational improvement and data-informed decision-making;
• Experience with project management and working collaboratively with colleagues;
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications (Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word), SQL utilization software (e.g., SSMS), statistical tools (e.g., Python, R, SAS, SPSS), data visualization tools (e.g., Shiny, Tableau), the Oracle PeopleSoft ERP system, qualitative assessment tools (e.g., SurveyMonkey, Microsoft Forms) and/or related data structures and reporting tools;
• Experience teaching and/or providing training and technical assistance to adult learners;
• Professional experience in higher education and/or a research setting;
• Experience with using Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) statewide data management systems, data warehouses, and/or processes related to allocation and funding;
• Experience with Washington State labor market data;
• Experience applying best practices in data visualization (e.g., dashboards);

Experience with maintaining data confidentiality and security, and adhering to research ethics

Supplemental Information

Compensation, Work Schedule and Benefits:

Salary: $69,750 - 81,000 annually for this 75% position

Benefits:

Leave benefits:

• 8 hours per month of sick leave
• 16 hours per month of vacation leave
• 24 hours of personal leave per calendar year
• 12 paid state/college holidays per calendar year

Benefits also include a Washington State insurance package including selecting one of:

• 6 medical options
• 3 dental plan options
• 3 vision plan options Include:
• life insurance
• long-term disability

Retirement benefits package including one of:

• TIAA State Board Retirement Plan (SBRP)
• Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) Plan 3 Two voluntary investment (not matched) programs
• TIAA (403b)
• State Deferred Compensation (457) plan

Additional optional benefits include ability to participate in:

• Medical Flexible Spending plan
• Limited Purpose Flexible Spending plan
• Health Savings Account
• Dependent Care Assistance
• Discounts for automobile and homeowner insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Up to 21 days of military leave
• Up to 5 days of paid bereavement leave
• Paid civil/jury duty
• Bereavement leave
• Ability to participate in a shared leave program
• State Employee Tuition Waiver (when eligible)

Application Procedures and Deadline:

Required application materials must be completed and submitted online at www.btc.edu/jobs and received by 5 p.m. on November 30, 2026, for priority consideration. Application materials received after this date and time may be considered until the position is filled.

More information about Bellingham Technical College is at www.btc.edu or contact the Human Resources office at (360) 752-8354. At this time, BTC is not sponsoring H-1B Visas.

Required Online Application Materials:

(Attachments in Word or PDF file only)

• Completed BTC Online Employment Application including Supplemental Questions,
• Current resume or curriculum vitae (CV), and
• Cover letter detailing how you meet the qualifications for this position.

Additional Information:

• Interviews are tentatively scheduled for December 9th and 10th, 2026.
• Candidates selected for interviews may be asked to complete a skills test.
• Second interviews are tentatively scheduled for December 14-18, 2026.

Estimated Start Date: January 16, 2027

The application package and all materials submitted with it become the property of the college and will not be returned or considered for additional or future openings.

Mission: Bellingham Technical College provides student-centered, high-quality professional technical education for todays needs and tomorrows opportunities.

Employment Eligibility Verification: Bellingham Technical College employs only United States citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the Department of Homeland Security.

Bellingham Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, creed, color, sex, gender identity or expression, citizenship or immigration status, national origin, age, religion, disability, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, genetic information, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, pregnancy, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in its programs, activities, and services. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies/Section 504: Allison Mack, Director for Human Resources, 360.752.8354, or hr@btc.edu. For Title IX compliance, contact: Michele Waltz, Vice President of Student Services, 360.752.8440, or title9@btc.edu. Mailing address: 3028 Lindbergh Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98225. BTC publications are available in alternate formats upon request by contacting the Accessibility Resources office at 360.752.8576.

Bellingham Technical College offers a comprehensive benefits package including leave, retirement, medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance as well as flexible spending accounts and tuition waiver.

Please see specific posting for benefits associated with the position.

01

Do you have a Bachelors Degree (or higher) from an accredited institution?

• Bachelors Degree
• Yes - Masters Degree or higher
• No

02

Do you have at least one year of experience managing, extracting, analyzing, and presenting data?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have at least one year of experience using structured query language (SQL)?

• Yes
• No

04

If you dont have a minimum Bachelors degree or answered "no" to questions #2 or #3, do you meet the required qualifications using a combination of experience and training, which provides you with the knowledge and skills to perform the job? (If yes, please explain in cover letter.)

• Yes
• No

05

In[TR1.1] which of the following additional software program applications do you consider yourself intermediate level or above? Please mark all that apply.

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Access
• Additional Microsoft Office suite component(s) (e.g., Outlook, PowerPoint, Word)
• Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
• Oracle PeopleSoft ERP
• Statistical tools (e.g., Python, R, SAS, SPSS)
• Data visualization tools (e.g., Shiny, Tableau)
• Qualitative assessment tools (e.g., SurveyMonkey, Microsoft Forms)
• Other relevant software

06

If you checked "other" above, please specify.

07

It is recommended you print off and review the position announcement and application process requirements prior to final submittal of your application. Be sure work history and education fields of the online application are completed. Besides the online BTC application and supplemental questions, please be sure a resume/CV and cover letter are attached. Incomplete applications will not be considered further.

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Employer Bellingham Technical College

Address 3028 Lindbergh Avenue

Bellingham, Washington, 98225

Phone 360 752-8354

Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/btc