Data Collection Specialist (Bilingual)/ Data Research Analyst (REMOTE)

Koniag Professional Services LLC is hiring a bilingual Data Collection Specialist/Data Research Analyst to support federal public health programs. The role conducts English- and Spanish-language qualitative data collection and supports data cleaning, analysis, and dissemination of research findings.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct qualitative data collection, including key informant interviews and focus groups in both English and Spanish
• Coordinate with federally funded health departments, recipients, and subrecipients to recruit data collection respondents
• Develop and implement recruitment and outreach strategies in collaboration with additional partners
• Establish and maintain connections with community partners across multiple jurisdictions
• Ensure informed consent is obtained from all respondents prior to data collection
• Record all focus groups and key informant interviews audio (with permission)
• Maintain detailed field notes and documentation
• Participate in pilot testing and cognitive testing of data collection instruments in both English and Spanish
• Transcribe and/or review transcriptions of qualitative data (focus groups and interviews)
• Conduct thorough data cleaning of qualitative transcripts and quantitative survey data
• Apply codebooks to qualitative data using qualitative analysis software
• Assist with preliminary qualitative and quantitative data analyses
• Generate descriptive statistics and frequency distributions
• Create tables, figures, and graphics to communicate key findings
• Contribute to summaries of preliminary findings and dissemination products

Requirements:

• This position requires the candidate to be able to obtain a Public Trust
• This position requires fluency in English and Spanish to conduct culturally sensitive data collection among diverse populations, including individuals at high risk for overdose and those implementing overdose-prevention interventions
• Candidates must possess either a Master of Science degree with 8 years of experience or a Bachelor of Science degree with 10 years of experience in fields such as public health, social sciences, psychology, sociology, or related disciplines
• Minimum of 3 years of related experience conducting qualitative data collection (interviews, focus groups)
• Experience working with sensitive populations and/or public health research
• Demonstrated experience with data management and qualitative data analysis
• Required: Fluency in both English and Spanish (reading, writing, and speaking)
• Ability to conduct professional interviews and facilitate focus groups in both languages
• Cultural competency in working with Spanish-speaking populations
• Proficiency with qualitative data analysis software (e.g., NVivo, Atlas.ti, MAXQDA, Dedoose)
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent data management and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for building rapport with diverse respondents
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to data quality
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Demonstrated experience with qualitative data analysis software (SPSS, SAS, Stata, or R) preferred
• Experience with overdose prevention, substance use disorder, or harm reduction programs
• Knowledge of Federal public health programs and evaluation methodologies
• Experience working with Federal cooperative agreements
• Familiarity with emergency medical services, navigation services, or community-based prevention programs
• Experience with human subjects' research and IRB protocols
• Certification in qualitative research methods