Researcher ; PN

What You’ll Do:

The Bureau of Maternal, Child, and Family Health (BMCFH) is looking to fill the role of a Researcher 3 that plays a critical role in advancing bureau’s initiatives by leading complex research and evaluation efforts that inform public health programs and policy decisions.

Duties include:

• Lead the design, coordination, and execution of complex research and evaluation projects supporting BMCFH programs.
• Independently develop research methodologies, including qualitative and quantitative approaches, surveys and evaluation instruments.
• Analyze large and complex datasets using advanced statistical techniques to assess program effectiveness, outcomes, and participation.
• Manage data collection, quality control, and database management for bureau-wide research initiatives.
• Apply statistical software tools such as SAS and SPSS to conduct multivariate analyses, projections, and rate calculations.
• Integrate and link state and national public health datasets to generate meaningful, user‑friendly reports.
• Prepare clear, actionable research reports, presentations, and data summaries for leadership, advisory councils, funders, and stakeholders.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and technical advisor on research, evaluation, and data interpretation.
• Collaborate with internal programs, state agencies, academic partners, and external organizations on shared research efforts.
• Support performance measurement, results‑based accountability, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to grant and cooperative agreement development by providing research design and evaluation components.
• Conduct literature reviews and respond to internal and external data and information requests.

May require travel

• 24 mos. trg. or 24 mos. exp. in planning & conducting research studies using operational, mathematical, analytical &/or statistical research techniques & preparing reports, records &/or technical evaluations related to research conducted.
• 12 mos. exp. as Researcher 2, 66922.
• Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Statistics or Research related field (e.g., Public Health, Epidemiology, Early Childhood)
• Experience with computer software (e.g., Microsoft Office: Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience working with statistical software (e.g., SAS, SPSS)
• Experience conducting statistical analysis
• Experience in writing technical reports using health related data
• Experience in developing and delivering presentations
• Experience in working with maternal and child health programs
• Experience in monitoring & developing program evaluation instruments (e.g., surveys, performance metrics)
• Experience in different research methods (e.g., literature reviews, web‑based reviews, survey)

All eligible applications shall be reviewed considering the following criteria: qualifications, experience, education, and active disciplinary record.

Job

Skills:

Research

Technical

Skills:

Data Analytics, Database Administration, Data Visualization, Public Health

Professional

Skills:

Analyzation, Attention to Detail, Collaboration, Continuous Improvement, Interpreting Data

Official educational transcripts are required for all post‑high school educational accomplishments, coursework or degrees claimed on the application. Applicants will be required to submit an official transcript prior to receiving a formal offer of employment. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) working days of being requested will cause the applicant to be eliminated from further consideration.

Please note that a transcript is considered "official" only if it is an original copy from the educational institution and includes an institutional watermark, ink stamp or embossed stamp. Transcripts printed from the institution's website will not be accepted. ODH reserves the right to assess the academic credibility of an educational entity's award of a putative degree.