"Research Program Analyst (Department of Mental Health)"

We are seeking a Research Program Analyst who will lead a specialized function in a research program that may include data management planning, research design, data driven program evaluation, optimizing funding opportunities and/or other technical duties that contribute to the quality and advancement of the research.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Identify research initiatives and inquiries to advance and assess the research priorities of the faculty.
• Lead research initiatives, e.g. data management activities, program evaluation, internal and external reporting.
• Contribute to the preparation and writing of reports to funders, manuscripts for publication, and presentations for internal and professional meetings.
• Provide and/or contribute to mentoring and training efforts.
• Consult with and advise faculty and leadership on systems, policies and practices key to research success.
• Other duties as assigned.

In Addition to the Duties Above

• The Research Program analyst will lead the qualitative research component of several federal, state, and foundation-funded grants that focus on adolescent health and wellbeing, primarily with youth in Baltimore City and the surrounding areas.
• This position will be part of a team of researchers, led by two faculty members in the Department of Mental Health, whose work broadly focuses on adolescent mental health, particularly in the context of school-based interventions.
• In addition to leading the qualitative research components of the team research portfolio, the person in this role will also serve as a youth engagement coordinator, which involves assisting with the establishment and maintenance of both project-specific youth advisory boards and the youth advisory board for the Center for Adolescent Health.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in a related field.
• Five years of related experience in research focus area.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

• Authorship on articles published in peer-reviewed journals.

Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency

• Data Management and Analysis - Intermediate
• Interpersonal Skills - Intermediate
• Oral and Written Communications - Intermediate
• Program Evaluation - Intermediate
• Research Consultation - Intermediate
• Research Strategy - Intermediate
• Resource Technical Strategy - Intermediate
• Resource Management - Intermediate

The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.

Classified Title: Research Program Analyst

Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/ME

Starting Salary Range: $64,600 - $113,300 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: Monday - Friday 9:00 am to 5:00pm, occasional evenings or early mornings

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: Hybrid/School of Public Health

Department name: Mental Health Research Projects

Personnel area: School of Public Health