Senior Research Scientist — Data Analytics & Impact

DGS Office of External Affairs; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of Mental Health seeks a Research Scientist 3 to support the Bureau of Program Research and Evaluation in developing systematic, research-based approaches to evaluating OMH programs and initiatives. The role oversees data collection, quality assurance, designs analytic strategies using quantitative and qualitative methods, conducts analyses in SAS and Tableau, and presents findings to stakeholders.

Located in Menands, NY, coordination with federal/state agencies and researchers is

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree + 4 years of professional research experience OR Master's + 3 years.
• Experience with quantitative statistical analysis and SAS.
• Experience with qualitative data analysis and reporting.
• Proficiency with data visualization tools such as Tableau.
• Background in Biostatistics, Economics, Epidemiology, Public Health, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, or related social science.

Responsibilities

• Oversee data collection and quality assurance.
• Design analytic strategies using quantitative and qualitative methods.
• Conduct analyses in SAS and Tableau.
• Present findings to stakeholders.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

SAS

Qualitative analysis

Tableau

Biostatistics

Public Health

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

SAS

Tableau

Job description

Office of Mental Health seeks a Research Scientist 3 to support the Bureau of Program Research and Evaluation in developing systematic, research-based approaches to evaluating OMH programs and initiatives. The role oversees data collection, quality assurance, designs analytic strategies using quantitative and qualitative methods, conducts analyses in SAS and Tableau, and presents findings to stakeholders.

Located in Menands, NY, coordination with federal/state agencies and researchers is