Senior Research Public Health Analyst - Substance Use, Gender, and Applied Resea

$159,000 - $196,000/Yr

RTI International - Washington, DC

Full-time - Senior

Washington, DC

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About the position

RTI International is seeking a Senior Research Public Health Analyst specializing in Gender and Substance and Alcohol Use within the Substance Use, Gender and Applied Research Program in the Center for Health Behavior & Implementation Science. This role is pivotal in advancing complex research aimed at improving public health outcomes for marginalized populations, including adolescents, pregnant individuals, and sexual minority groups. The analyst will engage in marketing and proposal writing to expand the program's research portfolio, which includes both private and publicly funded projects. The successful candidate will possess the expertise to plan, win, and manage projects of significant value, write comprehensive reports, and present findings at professional meetings and conferences. Additionally, they will identify opportunities to enhance or expand existing studies, manage their own projects of moderate technical complexity, and work with minimal supervision while receiving adequate support from experienced project leaders or experts. The Senior Research Public Health Analyst will also lead scientific stature activities, such as publishing peer-reviewed articles and presenting at conferences, while assisting early and mid-career staff in their professional development. This position can be based in either Research Triangle Park, NC, or Washington DC, with teleworking options available. RTI International encourages applications from individuals of color, those from historically under-represented groups in health sciences, and individuals with relevant lived experiences.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Project Director or Principal Investigator on large-scale studies.
• Supervise research including overseeing study design, data collection, data analysis, and reporting.
• Manage research budgets, contracts, and subcontracts.
• Manage staff capacity and performance.
• Serve as the principal point of contact with clients.
• Lead proposals and grant applications, developing proposals with high technical complexity requiring application of relevant gender and feminist principles and strategies.
• Increase scientific stature in gender inequality and HIV by publishing papers in leading peer-reviewed journals and participating in professional meetings and associations.
• Mentor early to mid-career scientists.
• Lead professional development activities to increase capacity for and understanding of gender and HIV strategies and methods.
• Participate in cross-institute initiatives and external collaborations that require gender expertise.

Requirements

• Doctorate in public health, health services research, psychology, sociology or related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of applied research experience in gender studies in the healthcare, public health, or social service sector.
• Demonstrated experience conducting applied biobehavioral research and implementation science trials.
• Demonstrated expertise in gender research and advanced research methods.
• Experience in behavioral health (substance and alcohol use, violence, HIV), mental health, community health, gender, population health, and/or maternal infant health.
• Proven ability to lead multi-stakeholder initiatives and partner collaborations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to produce clear presentations about data and complex issues.
• Demonstrated scientific stature in peer-review publications and service to professional organizations.
• Experience in mentoring trainees and other staff.
• Ability to meet frequent, multiple, and tight deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Proven ability to win and lead large sized projects or study teams with six or more staff.
• Demonstrated commitment to Engaging Inclusively, valuing the unique background and characteristics of every employee.
• Ability to travel within the US and globally.

Nice-to-haves

• Proven success in securing large contracts or grant funding from state or federal agencies (e.g., DHHS, NIH, NIJ, CMS, CDC, SAMHSA, HRSA, VA, DOD), PCORI, or foundations.
• Demonstrated expertise in advanced mixed methods research.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Generous paid time off policy
• Merit-based annual increases
• Bonus opportunities
• Robust recognition program
• Competitive range of insurance plans (health, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability)
• Access to a retirement savings program such as a 401(k) plan
• Paid parental leave for all parents
• Financial assistance with adoption expenses or infertility treatments
• Financial reimbursement for education and developmental opportunities
• Employee assistance program
• Numerous offerings to support a healthy work-life balance.