Senior Research Associate I

Advocates for Human Potential • Sudbury, MA

92d • $73,000 - $90,000 • Remote

About The Position

Advocates for Human Potential (AHP) has an immediate opening for a Senior Research Associate I, to join our team of leading data professionals focused on behavioral health. The successful candidate will have significant experience developing, maintaining, and troubleshooting data reporting products. Ideal candidates have excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, are quick learners and skilled collaborators, and are detail-oriented and self-motivated. We prefer candidates in MA, FL, AZ or IL, though we will consider applicants from other states as well. A cover letter outlining why you are a good fit for this position is required with your application.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree and 9+ years of relevant work experience.
• Masters degree and 7+ years of relevant work experience.
• A minimum of 3 years leading the conceptualization and design of dashboards for external clients.
• Proficiency with data collection and data visualization tools (e.g., PowerBI, Domo, Tableau, REDCap, Alchemer, Survey Monkey Apply) is required.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience managing large datasets and troubleshooting issues with data management systems.
• Proficiency with data cleaning, manipulation, and management via code using R.
• Experience with other analytic tools such as SPSS, Stata, SAS, SQL, or Python is also beneficial.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point.
• Experience working on large, fast-paced projects with hard deadlines that must be met.
• Must be able to work occasional weekends and evenings to accommodate project activities.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the conceptualization, design, build, and management of data products in PowerBI, Domo, Tableau, Excel, PowerPoint, and other applications.
• Perform appropriate quality checks on datasets, assessing them for completeness and preparing them for statistical analysis and incorporation into data products.
• Manage and manipulate complex data sets and combine data sets from multiple sources through reshaping, stacking, merging, joining, and other data management tasks.
• Effectively collaborate with a team of analysts in producing reusable code and data pipelines for increased analytic and reporting efficiency across numerous products.
• Identify and navigate organizational constraints, working towards efficiencies and innovations as possible within those constraints.
• Provide training and technical assistance for other staff members and external collaborators.
• Ensure that data is handled in compliance with institutional, ethical, and regulatory standards.
• Implement and manage user access controls and data security measures.
• Configure project settings, user roles, and permissions.
• Develop and implement custom solutions or enhancements as needed.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of system configurations, project setups, and user procedures.
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues related to functionality or user access.
• Assist with IT troubleshooting.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family.
• Retirement plan with a 3% match.
• Student loan repayment assistance.
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance.
• Generous paid time off.
• Annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees