Reporting and Analytics Consultant

The Ohio Colleges of Medicine Government Resource Center (GRC) invites applications for the position of Reporting and Analytics 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 capable of leading qualitative and/or mixed methods (i.e., blended qualitative and quantitative) research projects.

Reporting and Analytics Consultants are expected to perform technical tasks and contribute toprojectleadershipand administration. They are expected to complete work independently on highly complex research tasks. Reporting and Analytics Consultants work on multiple projects simultaneously 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 completing 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 experience is required.

Required Qualifications:

A minimum of 6 years of relevant experience with a bachelors degree or 4 years of relevant experience with a masters degree or a PhD in a relevant field of study 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.

As part of the application for this position, please submit, along with a CV/Resume, a writing sample that demonstrates independent quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods research. For example, a solo or primary-authored peer-reviewed publication, manuscript draft, brief, research protocol, or funding proposal would be sufficient.

Additional Desired Qualifications:

Advanced experience with qualitative research, particularly organization-level case studies, semi-structured interviews and focus groups. Experience working with health-related state agencies and/or other external project stakeholders. Experience with project leadership. Experience working with health care providers. Experience with mixed methods research designs.

A PhD in a relevant field of study is preferred. Experience conducting research in applied settings with interdisciplinary research teams is preferred. Experience with survey development and administration is preferred. Experience with mixed methods study designs is preferred. Experience working with state agencies 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 in public health and health services, including family health, behavioral health, Ohio Medicaid membership, management of chronic conditions such as diabetes and hypertension, 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 that supports in-person and remote-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.