Researcher 3 (PN 20014205)

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

8d

About The Position

The Bureau of Maternal, Child, and Family Health (BMCFH) is looking to fill the role of a Researcher 3 that plays a critical role in advancing bureau's initiatives by leading complex research and evaluation efforts that inform public health programs and policy decisions. Duties include\: Lead the design, coordination and execution of complex research and evaluation projects supporting BMCFH programs. Independently develop research methodologies, including qualitative and quantitative approaches, surveys and evaluation instruments. Analyze large and complex datasets using advanced statistical techniques to assess program effectiveness, outcomes, and participation. Manage data collection, quality control, and database management for bureau-wide research initiatives. Apply statistical software tools such as SAS and SPSS to conduct multivariate analyses, projections and rate calculations. Integrate and link state and national public health datasets to generate meaningful, user-friendly reports. Prepare clear, actionable research reports, presentations, and data summaries for leadership, advisory councils, funders, and stakeholders. Serve as a subject matter expert and technical advisor on research, evaluation, and data interpretation. Collaborate with internal programs, state agencies, academic partners, and external organizations on shared research efforts. Support performance measurement, results-based accountability and continuous quality improvement initiatives. Contribute to grant and cooperative agreement development by providing research design and evaluation components. Conducts literature reviews and respond to internal and external data and information requests.

Requirements

• 24 mos. trg. or 24 mos. exp. in planning & conducting research studies using operational, mathematical, analytical &/or statistical research techniques & preparing reports, records &/or technical evaluations related to research conducted.
• Or 12 mos. exp. as Researcher 2, 66922.
• Or Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Statistics or Research related field (e.g., Public Health, Epidemiology, Early Childhood)
• Experience with computer software (e.g., Microsoft Office\: Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience working with statistical software (e.g., SAS, SPSS)
• Experience conducting statistical analysis
• Experience in writing technical reports using health related data
• Experience in developing and delivering presentations
• Experience in working with maternal and child health programs
• Experience in monitoring & developing program evaluation instruments (e.g., surveys, performance metrics)
• Experience in different research methods (e.g., literature reviews, web-based reviews, survey)

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, coordination and execution of complex research and evaluation projects supporting BMCFH programs.
• Independently develop research methodologies, including qualitative and quantitative approaches, surveys and evaluation instruments.
• Analyze large and complex datasets using advanced statistical techniques to assess program effectiveness, outcomes, and participation.
• Manage data collection, quality control, and database management for bureau-wide research initiatives.
• Apply statistical software tools such as SAS and SPSS to conduct multivariate analyses, projections and rate calculations.
• Integrate and link state and national public health datasets to generate meaningful, user-friendly reports.
• Prepare clear, actionable research reports, presentations, and data summaries for leadership, advisory councils, funders, and stakeholders.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and technical advisor on research, evaluation, and data interpretation.
• Collaborate with internal programs, state agencies, academic partners, and external organizations on shared research efforts.
• Support performance measurement, results-based accountability and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to grant and cooperative agreement development by providing research design and evaluation components.
• Conducts literature reviews and respond to internal and external data and information requests.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level