Research Associate, Senior

Senior Research Associate

Georgia Health Policy Center, Andrew Young School of Policy Studies, Georgia State University

At the Georgia Health Policy Center (GHPC), we approach our work with a passion for excellence, positively impacting people’s lives through innovative research, policy, and program integration. We are growing and invite you to join our team of empowered experts dedicated to advancing health and wellbeing.

GHPC is seeking a Senior Research Associate (SRA) to elevate our achievements at the next level.

• Knowledge-sharing organization collaborating with diverse partners.
• Flexible work environment.
• Professional development opportunities and mentorship.
• Competitive base salary.
• Generous benefits – health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.
• Rapidly growing center within an academic setting.

The center’s scope includes behavioral health, health financing, health in all policies, health system transformation, long‑term services & support, maternal health & child well‑being, population & global health, and rural health. We conduct, analyze, and disseminate qualitative and quantitative research to support decision‑makers locally, nationally, and internationally.

The SRA is a lead member of the Atlanta Regional Collaborative for Health Improvement (ARCHI) team, providing project management, research and analysis, and partner and fund development to support key elements of ARCHI’s Invert the Burden Strategy. ARCHI has 110+ partner organizations and a 28‑year commitment to improving health in metro Atlanta. This Atlanta‑based role supports system change across sectors and policy areas, designing and implementing prototypes to refine care delivery and financing for Atlantans most impacted by health gaps.

Applicants must be extremely organized and possess strong project management, evaluation, partner and resource development, research and writing skills, and the ability to schedule, manage, and coordinate work products, deadlines, meetings, and deliverables.

• Manages existing projects and develops new business opportunities to implement ARCHI’s Invert the Burden Strategy.
• Builds strong relationships with project stakeholders, manages relevant grants & contracts, and evaluates project progress and outcomes.
• Develops and edits evaluation planning tools such as logic models and evaluation plans.
• Provides technical assistance and training to subgrantees on data collection tools.
• Develops and implements data collection instruments (e.g., Qualtrics surveys, interview guides) and conducts data analysis and reporting for key ARCHI grants and projects.
• Coordinates with GHPC information technology and evaluation staff to submit IRB requests and plan secure data storage and transfer using GSU systems.

• Facilitates the development of partners and partnerships, including onboarding, scheduling, and facilitation of partner meetings, understanding incentives, and maintaining momentum.
• Serves as a team member for proposal development, drafting proposals for philanthropic, business, and governmental funders.
• Writes reports, abstracts, briefing papers, and presentations to support projects and the overall ARCHI strategy.
• Builds relationships with external stakeholders such as steering committee members, community leaders, and residents.
• Recruits new members for the Community Resource Hub.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Project management, including budget management.
• Program evaluation and research design, including qualitative & quantitative analytic skills.
• Knowledge of health systems, care coordination, and community health worker programs.
• Writing and reporting skills.
• Presentation skills.
• Experience navigating the IRB process and data security best practices.
• Networking skills and aptitude for representing ARCHI with local, state, and national organizations.
• Ability to initiate new strategic relationships; comfortable working with residents and community leaders.
• Flexibility to shift priorities, handle ad‑hoc requests, and manage ambiguity.
• Effective time management and…