Associate Director, Methods and Data Standards

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Develop and uphold the business glossary along with enterprise-wide data definitions.

• Set data quality benchmarks, validation protocols, naming conventions, and documentation requirements.

• Address or escalate disputed definitions to the Data Council.

• Oversee the data steward network, onboard new stewards, facilitate the monthly steward working group, and maintain ownership records.

• Create and sustain methods templates, instrument libraries, codebooks, fielding and QA protocols, data dictionaries, and data cleansing protocols.

• Direct methodologies for client-oriented projects and proposals, encompassing study and evaluation design, instrument development and testing, measurement, sampling, and analysis plans.

• Engage directly on intricate projects and assist routine tasks through the Data Office toolkit.

• Advocate for methods and standards during Data Office intake, including requests related to AI.

• Assist in AI data readiness alongside Digital Solutions, focusing on data definitions, classification, and quality.

• Report to the Director of Data Practice and collaborate closely with the Chief Data Officer on strategic initiatives.

⛳️ Requirements

• An advanced degree in quantitative behavioral, social, or health sciences, or equivalent experience in leading methods and data quality initiatives.

• Proven experience in implementing data governance, including established definitions, cross-functional quality and documentation standards, and stewardship frameworks.

• Proficient in applied research and evaluation methodologies, including study design, instrument development and testing, measurement, sampling, and analysis planning.

• Practical experience with data capture and survey tools such as REDCap or Qualtrics.

• Familiarity with at least one statistical software environment: R, Stata, SAS, or Python.

• SQL proficiency adequate to verify definitions against stored data.

• Experience with AWS and Microsoft environments along with cloud tools like Redshift, Databricks, Power BI, and Domo.

• Ability to influence senior personnel outside of the reporting structure and uphold standards without formal authority.

• Proven credibility in client-facing scenarios.

• Applicants must currently have authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

• Must live and perform work within the United States or its territories.

• Reliable and secure internet connection to support remote work, video meetings, and cloud-based systems.

• Experience in behavioral health or federal and state contracts is advantageous.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family.

• Retirement plan featuring a 3% match.

• Assistance with student loan repayment.

• Employer-funded life and disability insurance.

• Generous paid time off.

• Support for work-life balance, self-care, and mental and emotional well-being.

• Reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.