Research Analyst Jobs in Maryland
Research Analyst jobs in Maryland concentrate in federal contracting, public health, cybersecurity policy, and financial services, making it one of the most active markets on the East Coast for this role. Baltimore, Bethesda, and Rockville account for the largest share of openings, anchored by major employers such as Booz Allen Hamilton, Leidos, and Johns Hopkins University. The most in-demand specializations are policy and program research, health outcomes analysis, and intelligence or defense research tied to Maryland's dense federal agency presence. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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We are seeking a Research Program Analyst who will lead a specialized function in a research program that may include data management planning, research design, data driven program evaluation, optimizing funding opportunities and/or other technical duties that contribute to the quality and advancement of the research.
The Research Program Analyst will plan and direct the operations of a complex mixed methods program evaluation-based educational research program. The individual will provide expertise in qualitative data analysis techniques and statistical analyses commonly used in educational program evaluation.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
- Identify research initiatives and inquiries to advance and assess the research priorities of the faculty.
- Lead research initiatives, e.g. data management activities, program evaluation, internal and external reporting.
- Contribute to the preparation and writing of reports to funders, manuscripts for publication, and presentations for internal and professional meetings.
- Provide and/or contribute to mentoring and training efforts.
- Consult with and advise faculty and leadership on systems, policies and practices key to research success.
- Other duties as assigned.
In addition to the duties described above
- Interacts with various stakeholders in the planning and execution of evaluation studies including the development of scope of works, development and/or identification of appropriate instruments or measures, qualitative data collection and analysis, and report production.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in a related field.
- Five years of related experience in research focus area.
- Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Education.
- Authorship on articles published in peer-reviewed journals.
- Experience writing manuscripts and grants.
- Mixed methods and qualitative program evaluation designs.
- Technical and scholarly writing, particularly in educational contexts.
- Using qualitative data analysis software.
- Managing and leading multiple projects simultaneously.
Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency
- Data Management and Analysis - Intermediate
- Interpersonal Skills - Intermediate
- Oral and Written Communications - Intermediate
- Program Evaluation - Intermediate
- Research Consultation - Intermediate
- Research Strategy - Intermediate
- Resource Technical Strategy - Intermediate
- Resource Management - Intermediate
The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.
Classified Title: Research Program Analyst
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/ME
Starting Salary Range: $66,215 - $116,130 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Remote
Department name: Cntr for Research & Reform in Education
Personnel area: School of Education
Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.
Education and Experience Equivalency
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.
Applicants Completing Studies
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.
Background Checks
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
EEO is the Law
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
Accommodation Information
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit: https://accessibility.jhu.edu/.
Vaccine Requirements
Johns Hopkins University requires all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry.
The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
We are seeking a Research Program Analyst who will lead a specialized function in a research program that may include data management planning, research design, data driven program evaluation, optimizing funding opportunities and/or other technical duties that contribute to the quality and advancement of the research.
The Research Program Analyst will plan and direct the operations of a complex mixed methods program evaluation-based educational research program. The individual will provide expertise in qualitative data analysis techniques and statistical analyses commonly used in educational program evaluation.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
- Identify research initiatives and inquiries to advance and assess the research priorities of the faculty.
- Lead research initiatives, e.g. data management activities, program evaluation, internal and external reporting.
- Contribute to the preparation and writing of reports to funders, manuscripts for publication, and presentations for internal and professional meetings.
- Provide and/or contribute to mentoring and training efforts.
- Consult with and advise faculty and leadership on systems, policies and practices key to research success.
- Other duties as assigned.
In addition to the duties described above
- Interacts with various stakeholders in the planning and execution of evaluation studies including the development of scope of works, development and/or identification of appropriate instruments or measures, qualitative data collection and analysis, and report production.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in a related field.
- Five years of related experience in research focus area.
- Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Education.
- Authorship on articles published in peer-reviewed journals.
- Experience writing manuscripts and grants.
- Mixed methods and qualitative program evaluation designs.
- Technical and scholarly writing, particularly in educational contexts.
- Using qualitative data analysis software.
- Managing and leading multiple projects simultaneously.
Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency
- Data Management and Analysis - Intermediate
- Interpersonal Skills - Intermediate
- Oral and Written Communications - Intermediate
- Program Evaluation - Intermediate
- Research Consultation - Intermediate
- Research Strategy - Intermediate
- Resource Technical Strategy - Intermediate
- Resource Management - Intermediate
The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.
Classified Title: Research Program Analyst
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/ME
Starting Salary Range: $66,215 - $116,130 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Remote
Department name: Cntr for Research & Reform in Education
Personnel area: School of Education
Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.
Education and Experience Equivalency
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.
Applicants Completing Studies
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.
Background Checks
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
EEO is the Law
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
Accommodation Information
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit: https://accessibility.jhu.edu/.
Vaccine Requirements
Johns Hopkins University requires all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry.
The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
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The qualifications that appear most often in research analyst jobs across Maryland.
- Bachelor's degree in a related field such as economics, public policy, or statistics
- Experience with quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis methods
- Proficiency in data tools such as Excel, SAS, R, Python, or Tableau
- Strong written communication skills for preparing reports and briefings
- Familiarity with federal contracting research environments or government agency protocols
- Ability to obtain or maintain a security clearance for defense and intelligence roles
Research Analyst Jobs in Maryland: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a research analyst in Maryland?
Research analyst roles in Maryland do not require a state-issued license, but most positions call for at least a bachelor's degree in economics, public policy, statistics, or a closely related field, with a master's degree preferred at many federal contractors and health institutions. Maryland's concentration of federal agencies and university research centers means candidates with experience in program evaluation, policy analysis, or applied social science research are consistently prioritized by hiring managers in the state.
How much do research analysts make in Maryland?
Research analysts in Maryland earn a median of about $101,400 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $49,260 for the lowest 10% to over $156,750 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire research analysts in Maryland?
Companies currently hiring research analysts in Maryland include Johns Hopkins University, GEICO, and Nexight, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Maryland's federal contracting corridor along the I-270 and I-95 corridors means defense, health, and intelligence contractors consistently account for a large share of active openings in the state.
Which Maryland cities have the most research analyst jobs?
Baltimore, Fort Meade, and Annapolis Junction have the most research analyst openings in Maryland. Baltimore draws demand from Johns Hopkins, the University of Maryland Medical System, and state government agencies, while Bethesda and Rockville sit at the center of Maryland's federal contracting and NIH-adjacent research ecosystem, generating steady hiring across health policy, defense, and intelligence research firms.
Are there remote research analyst jobs in Maryland?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 53% of research analyst openings tied to Maryland are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how well the core analytical and reporting duties translate to distributed work. Roles focused on literature reviews, data modeling, and written deliverables tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while positions requiring in-person stakeholder meetings with federal clients or classified work environments are more likely to require on-site presence.
How can I get hired as a research analyst in Maryland with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a research assistant or junior analyst role at one of Maryland's universities or federal contractors, where entry-level hiring is structured and consistent. Institutions such as Johns Hopkins, the University of Maryland, and large contractors like Booz Allen Hamilton and SAIC regularly bring on recent graduates through associate analyst programs or project-based contracts. A portfolio of independent data projects, a graduate certificate in applied research methods, or lateral experience in adjacent roles such as program coordinator, data technician, or policy intern can all strengthen an application for candidates without direct analyst experience.
Where can I find and apply to research analyst jobs in Maryland?
You can find and apply to research analyst jobs in Maryland on Migrate Mate, which lists current Maryland openings across industries and experience levels. Find a role that fits and apply directly from the listing.
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