Advocates for Human Potential (“AHP”) has an immediate opening for a Senior Research Associate I, to join our team of leading data professionals focused on behavioral health. The successful candidate will have significant experience developing, maintaining, and troubleshooting data collection instruments. Ideal candidates have excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, are quick learners and skilled collaborators, and are detail-oriented and self-motivated.

We prefer candidates in MA, FL, AZ or IL, though we will consider applicants from other states as well.

A cover letter outlining why you are a good fit for this position is required with your application.

Position Responsibilities

Data Management

• Lead the design, build, and management of projects in REDCap, Alchemer, Survey Monkey Apply, and other applications.
• Design and maintain data collection reports for staff use and/or for internal and external communication.
• Perform appropriate quality checks on datasets, assessing them for completeness and preparing them for statistical analysis.
• Manage and manipulate complex data sets and combine data sets from multiple sources through reshaping, stacking, merging, joining, and other data management tasks.
• Effectively collaborate with a team of analysts in producing reusable code and data pipelines for increased analytic efficiency across numerous projects.
• Identify and navigate organizational constraints, working towards efficiencies and innovations as possible within those constraints.
• Provide system training and technical assistance for other staff members and external collaborators.

• Ensure that data is handled in compliance with institutional, ethical, and regulatory standards.
• Implement and manage user access controls and data security measures.
• Configure project settings, user roles, and permissions.
• Develop and implement custom solutions or enhancements as needed.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of system configurations, project setups, and user procedures.
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues related to functionality or user access.
• Assist with IT troubleshooting.

Leadership

• Thought leadership and partnership in developing innovative and efficient ways to manage data across projects, including integration of REDCap with data management software.
• Supervise more junior staff.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree and 9+ years of relevant work experience.
• Master’s degree and 7+ years of relevant work experience.
• A minimum of 3 years leading REDCap and/or Alchemer development and administration.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience managing large datasets and troubleshooting issues with data management systems.
• Experience with database management and accessing databases via SQL.
• Proficiency with data cleaning, manipulation, and management via code using R. Experience with other analytic tools such as SPSS, Stata, SAS, or Python is also beneficial.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point.
• Experience working on large, fast-paced projects with hard deadlines that must be met. Must be able to work occasional weekends and evenings to accommodate project activities.

Preferred

• Proficiency with other data collection and data visualization tools (e.g., Domo, PowerBI, Tableau) is beneficial.

Disclaimer

The statements in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Responsibilities may evolve or change over time to meet organizational needs.

Work Hours and Expectations:
This is a full-time, exempt position. As such, the role is not eligible for overtime compensation under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). While the standard workweek is 40 hours, exempt employees are expected to work the hours necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of the position. This may include occasional evenings or extended hours during periods of high activity, critical deadlines, or special projects. Flexibility, accountability, and a results-oriented mindset are essential to success in this role.

Location

All work must be performed within the United States or its territories. Employees are required to reside in, and carry out their job responsibilities from, a location within the U.S. or a U.S. territory for the duration of their employment. Limited exceptions may be granted for short-term personal or business travel outside of these areas, subject to prior written approval and in compliance with company policy.

Salary Range

The starting salary range for this position is between $73,000 and $90,000, depending on experience, education, and other factors.

AHP, to be transparent with applicants about salary and in compliance with various state pay disclosure requirements, publishes the following information, which is current as of the posting date. The base salary range above represents the low and high end of the AHP salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and may be high or low in the range based on various factors, including but not limited to location, experience, and education. The range listed is just one component of AHP’s total employee compensation package.

Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, AHP provides a variety of benefits to employees, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family, a retirement plan with a 3% match, student loan repayment assistance, employer-paid life and disability insurance, generous paid time off, and much more.

Work Authorization Requirement

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. AHP is currently unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

This position is primarily sedentary and requires the ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods while operating a computer and other standard office equipment. The role involves frequent communication via video conferencing, email, and other digital platforms. As such, employees must have access to a reliable and secure internet connection that supports remote work responsibilities, including video meetings and the use of cloud-based systems. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

About AHP

Advocates for Human Potential, Inc. (AHP) is a national consulting firm dedicated to improving behavioral health and human services systems since 1986. Headquartered in Sudbury, MA, with offices in Chicago, IL, Tampa, FL, Phoenix, AZ, and Pasadena, CA, AHP employs more than 350 staff across nearly 40 states. We partner with federal, state, and local agencies, community-based organizations, and commercial entities to drive change in health and business systems, supporting vulnerable populations from shaping policy to delivering hands-on, ground-level support.

AHP helps organizations and individuals reach their full potential through a suite of services, including professional consulting, research, evaluation, and data analytics, technical assistance and training, as well as virtual solutions, publications, and events. Our areas of expertise span behavioral health, mental health policy and services, substance use disorders, workforce development, homelessness, housing and employment programs, trauma-informed care, criminal justice, women and children’s services, veterans’ support, healthcare reform, and population health management.

AHP is proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work® for nine consecutive years, a recognition based on extensive anonymous employee feedback. We are deeply committed to employee well-being and are actively engaged in fostering a workplace culture that supports work-life balance, self-care, and mental and emotional health. To learn more, visit www.ahpnet.com

Mission:

“To transform behavioral health and human service systems so organizations and individuals can reach their full potential.”

Vision:

“Our clients, our staff, and the people we all serve will reach their potential to live full, productive lives.

Our Core Values at AHP

At AHP, our work is grounded in values that guide how we serve our clients, support our colleagues, and drive impact across health and human services. These values shape our culture and reflect who we are:

Growth fostered through education, innovation, and self-actualization

Understanding deepened through empathy, compassion, equity, and inclusion

Integrity demonstrated through authenticity, leadership, and humility

Dedication seen through commitment, timeliness, and follow-through

Expertise achieved through passion, precision, and quality

These values aren’t just words; they are principles we live by in every engagement, decision, and collaboration.