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Christopher Spar

Alexandria

Summary

Mixed-methods social science researcher with an extensive background in behavioral science, survey design, and data analysis. Expert in survey design and quantitative data analysis, including descriptive and inferential statistical methods. Skilled in qualitative research methods, including in-depth interviews, and focus groups. Motivated by work related to public health, policy change, and social impact.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Research Associate 1

Fors Marsh (FM)
Alexandria
08.2023 - 04.2025

Provided research, quality control, quality assurance, and project management support as part of a research team for the Office of People Analytics (OPA), Retention, and Readiness (R&R) division.

Additional responsibilities within the promoted position included:

  • Delegation and primary ownership of designing, editing, and assisting in the implementation of questionnaires distributed to the Active Duty and Reserve Component military populations.
  • Initiated and executed extensive, in-depth quality control and assurance checks throughout every stage of the survey lifecycle, from pre-fielding to final delivery creation.
  • Analyzed survey data using inferential and descriptive statistics to prepare written reports and professional briefings in a variety of modalities to inform DoD policy offices (OPA R&R, MC&FP, JAMRS, MCTO, DSPO) decisions.
  • Escalated client coordination and development of trust with the primary client as the project's main point of contact.
  • Provided assistance across contract teams with focus group and IDI notetaking, qualitative data analysis, and in-person data collection initiatives.

Research Analyst II

Fors Marsh (FM)
Alexandria
01.2022 - 08.2023

Provided research, quality control, and training support as part of a research team for the Office of People Analytics (OPA), Retention, and Readiness (R&R) Division.

Responsibilities within the promoted position included:

  • Assigned more task ownership and responsibility for designing, editing, and implementing questionnaires distributed to the Active Duty and Reserve Component military populations.
  • Escalated client coordination and development of trust with a major client.
  • Prepared and executed project task training for newer team members.

Research Analyst I

Fors Marsh (FM)
Alexandria
11.2020 - 01.2022

Provided research support as part of a research team for the Office of People Analytics (OPA), Retention, and Readiness (R&R) division.

Responsibilities included:

  • Designed, edited, and assisted in the implementation of online and physical questionnaires distributed to the Active Duty and Reserve Component military populations.
  • Analyzed survey data to prepare written reports and client briefings in a variety of modalities.
  • Provided survey research findings that communicated takeaways and considerations for military policy office stakeholders, as well as military and congressional leadership.

Data Analyst

Room & Board
New York
04.2020 - 09.2020

Utilized macro data analytics insights and attention to detail to assist with the company's Salesforce ERP implementation project and freight payment analysis.

Responsibilities included:

  • Reconciled pricing information on existing data with Shopify entries.
  • Assisted with data migration initiatives and processed NetSuite ERP system customer deposits, item fulfillment, payment invoicing, and bank reconciliation.
  • Ensured accurate data transfer between software platforms.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Christopher Newport University
Newport News, VA
06-2019

Skills

  • Survey design
  • Data analysis
  • Quality control
  • Project management
  • Client coordination
  • Statistical reporting
  • Skills development training

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Research Associate 1

Fors Marsh (FM)
08.2023 - 04.2025

Research Analyst II

Fors Marsh (FM)
01.2022 - 08.2023

Research Analyst I

Fors Marsh (FM)
11.2020 - 01.2022

Data Analyst

Room & Board
04.2020 - 09.2020

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Christopher Newport University