Reporting and Analytics Consultant

The Ohio Colleges of Medicine Government Resource Center (GRC) invites applications for a Reporting and Analytics 4 position (Research Consultant). A successful applicant will engage in applied health services and population health research in a project-based, team setting. The successful candidate will be able to lead qualitative and/or mixed methods (i.e. blended qualitative and quantitative) research projects.

Research Consultants are expected to perform technical tasks and contribute toprojectleadershipand administration. They are expected to complete work independently on highly complex research tasks. Research Consultants work on multiple projects at a time and have significant project responsibilities.

Typical responsibilities are project-specific and may include combinations of the following: (1) leading highly complex research tasks or projects as a co-PI or PI, as needed; (2) independently determining the method(s) for completion of new projects (may receive guidance on overall project objectives); (3) developing new practices, processes, metrics or models, and providing solutions which may set precedent for the organization; (4) applying developed subject matter and methodological knowledge and advanced understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to manage a wide variety of projects; (5) providing guidance to research project and project sponsor colleagues; (6) conveying difficult, complex or sensitive information, and facilitating productive dialogue among project stakeholders.

Minimum Education Required:

Bachelors degree in a relevant field or equivalent is required.

Required Qualifications:

A minimum of 6 years of relevant experience with a bachelors degree or 4 years of relevant experience with an advanced degree (masters degree or a PhD) in a relevant field of study is required. Advanced experience with independent qualitative research, including conducting semi-structured interviews is required. Experience with mixed methods research is required. Successful completion of a background check is required. The selected candidate may be asked to complete a pre-employment physical, including a drug screen.

Additional Desired Qualifications:

A PhD in a relevant field of study is preferred. Experience conducting qualitative research in applied settings is preferred. Experience with survey development and administration is preferred. Experience working with state agencies is preferred. Experience with quantitative analysis is preferred.

The Ohio Colleges of Medicine Government Resource Centers mission is to identify, research, and spread innovative practices to improve access to quality healthcare for all Ohioans through partnerships with healthcare, state, and academic leaders. The GRCs current work encompasses critical issues and challenges in public health and health services, including maternal and infant mortality, the ongoing opioid crisis, Ohios ACA Medicaid expansion, management of chronic conditions such as diabetes and hypertension, health equity, and health system payment innovation. See more about GRCs project work here: https://grc.osu.edu/Projects

The GRC is a family-friendly workplace committed to diversity, equity and inclusion which supports remote, in-person and hybrid work arrangements. Our philosophy is to provide staff with the training, mentorship and professional development opportunities needed to meet their professional goals, and to proactively develop GRCs future leadership from within the organization.