Assistant Director, GRC Research and Analytics

The Ohio State University; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University is seeking an Assistant Director of Research and Analytics to lead the Informatics section, overseeing a team of researchers while contributing to significant health service research projects. The role combines advanced statistical oversight, mentorship, and innovative project development in a dynamic academic environment.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Staff development opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• At least 7 years of relevant experience with increasing responsibility.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Informatics section by mentoring and supervising staff.
• Coordinate Informatics activities, including hiring and project assignments.
• Contribute to new project development.

Skills

Statistical methodology

Data visualization

Project management

Mentoring

R

GIS

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

R-Shiny

Tableau

SQL

ArcGIS

Job description

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Job Title: Assistant Director, GRC Research and Analytics

Department: Health Sciences | Government Resource Center

The Ohio Colleges of Medicine Government Resource Center (GRC) invites applications for the position of Manager 3, Reporting and Analytics. This role functions as the lead of the Informatics subsection of the GRC’s Research Section and as an Assistant Director of Research and Analytics. The GRC conducts applied health services and population health research in a project-based team setting. The Informatics section currently includes 12 researchers specializing in statistical methodology, data visualization, interactive dashboards, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). The successful candidate will:

• Lead the Informatics section by mentoring and supervising staff and managers, managing project deliverables and quality assurance.
• Contribute to project work as a mentor, guide, and technical or subject matter expert, and/or team or task lead.
• Coordinate Informatics section activities such as hiring and project assignments.
• Contribute to new project development.
• Assist in leadership activities across GRC’s organization.

The candidate should have significant experience managing and leading teams in areas such as statistical methodology, data visualization, dashboards, and GIS. Relevant domains include survey sampling, small area estimation, statistical process control, probabilistic linkage, causal inference, and predictive modeling. Experience with interactive dashboards in R-Shiny and Tableau is also required.

Relevant domain experience includes population health, substance use disorder, maternal and infant health, Medicaid claims analysis, electronic health records, and healthcare quality improvement methods. The candidate should have strong expertise in R, with mentoring and teaching abilities, experience with Git, and familiarity with Tableau or similar software, SQL, and ArcGIS.

Experience and Education:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• At least 7 years of relevant experience with increasing responsibility

Note: A successful background check is required. A pre-employment physical, including a drug screen, may be necessary.

Preferred:

• Supervisory experience
• Doctoral degree in a relevant field
• Experience as a Principal or Co-Principal Investigator
• Current residency in Ohio or willingness to relocate

Function: Business Planning and Operations

Sub-function: Reporting and Analytics

Career Band: People Leader - Managerial

Career Level: 3

Additional Information:

The GRC’s mission is to improve healthcare access and quality in Ohio through research and partnerships. Current projects include maternal and infant mortality, behavioral health, chronic disease management, and health system payment innovation. More about GRC’s work can be found here.

GRC supports flexible work arrangements and is committed to staff development and leadership cultivation.

Location:

Pressey Hall (0309)

Position Type:

Regular

Hours:

40 hours/week, First Shift

Note: Final candidates must pass a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required post-offer.

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