Data Research Analyst - OPHI

1. Develops, maintains, and expands a comprehensive library of community indicators across domains such as education, health, housing, economic development, and public safety.

2. Identifies, collects, and manages data from diverse public, partner, and survey-based sources, including federal agencies and local organizations; designs and administers community surveys using platforms such as Qualtrics.

3. Establishes and enforces data quality, documentation, and reproducibility standards, including documenting sources, methodologies, and updates schedules to ensure transparency, accuracy, and continuity.

4. Conducts statistical analyses and program evaluation to identify trends, patterns, and insights, and to assess progress and impact of community programs and policy initiatives.

5. Creates clear and compelling data products, including charts, infographics, dashboards, data briefs, and reports for audiences ranging from community coalitions to the general public.

6. Produces research briefs, topic reports, and narrative summaries that translate data findings into accessible, actionable community insights and supports biennial, annual, and grant-related reporting.

7. Reviews and validates all data outputs to ensure accuracy, clarity, and quality prior to publication or distribution.

8. Responds to data requests from community partners, policymakers, researchers, and internal stakeholders in a timely and professional manner.

9. Collaborates with program leadership, steering committees, and organizational colleagues to define data needs, indicator frameworks, reporting priorities, and cross-program data initiatives.

10. Communicates findings effectively to non-technical audiences and supports the development and stewardship of relationships with data partners and community stakeholders.

11. Supervises and supports graduate assistants and student researchers engaged in data collection, analysis, and visualization activities.

12.Contributes to program operations and credibility by developing internal tools and resources, supporting continuous improvement, and upholding the public image of Community Focus and OPHI.

Ozarks Public Health Institute