Vital Research · 14 hours ago
Sr. Research Associate, Health & Human Service
LA Metro Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
7+ years expVital Research is seeking a Senior Research Associate to act as a lead contributor and technical expert in quantitative research, independently managing complex projects in health and human services. This role designs and implements quantitative studies, develops rigorous data collection tools, conducts advanced analyses of large datasets, and presents findings using sophisticated data visualizations.
Consulting
Responsibilities
Lead and manage research teams, ensuring achievement of project goals while fostering a collaborative, high-performance environment
Oversee team performance, providing constructive feedback and ensuring timely project delivery with high-quality outcomes
Promote cross-functional collaboration with stakeholders, clients, and senior leadership team to achieve project success
Supervise Research Associates and mentor junior research staff, supporting their professional development and promoting continuous improvement
Serve as the primary client liaison, provide expert consultation, troubleshoot challenges, and ensure client satisfaction
Maintain client relationships and provide technical guidance
Support business development efforts, including proposal writing and contributing to publications or presentations
Create external-facing deliverables (reports, articles, presentations, briefs) and incorporate advanced data visualizations
Lead end-to-end project execution for quantitative projects, including overall design, development of sampling frames, survey instrument development, data collection, quality assurance measures, and dissemination of findings, along with client communication
Develop and implement quantitative data collection plans to achieve specified targets, levels of confidence and margins of error
Manage, clean, and analyze large datasets such as Medicare/Medicaid claims data using tools like Excel, Access, or SPSS
Conduct data modeling and advanced statistical methods such as creating and applying sample weights, propensity score matching, and multi-level modeling
Interpret findings to inform actionable recommendations
Generate standard and custom reports to support evidence-based decision-making
Contribute to the standardization and continuous improvement of research processes to enhance efficiency, consistency, and quality across projects
Provide quality assurance across all aspects of project implementation, ensuring accuracy, adherence to protocols, and alignment with client expectations
Identify and resolve complex implementation challenges, including those related to timelines, data collection, and stakeholder coordination
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in health, social science, or related field with 7+ years of postgraduate experience leading complex quantitative projects
Proven experience in health and human services research or evaluation; background in public health or human services preferred
Consulting experience outside academia with familiarity across diverse settings and deliverables
Strong quantitative research and statistical analysis expertise, including univariate/multivariate methods, survey design, sampling, and data visualization; psychometrics a plus
Proficient in statistical software (SPSS required; experience with SAS, Stata, or R preferred) with ability to write syntax
Skilled in Microsoft Office 365 and online survey tools
Proven leadership in managing projects, supervising teams, and mentoring staff
Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills with ability to manage multiple priorities
Flexible, collaborative, and proactive, with the ability to work independently or within teams while establishing research best practices
Proven experience in writing proposals and developing business development materials
Preferred
Background in public health or human services preferred
Experience with SAS, Stata, or R preferred
Psychometrics a plus
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, flexible vacation and work hours, 401(k) after one year, EAP, and annual professional development stipend
Company
Vital Research
Vital Research is a social research and consulting firm providing evaluations and survey products.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase