Altarum Institute
Altarum's Division of Population Health is pleased to announce an opening for a Senior Behavioral Health (BH) Research and Technical Assistance (TA) Analyst. The senior analyst will lead research and implementation support efforts on a variety of projects within Altarum’s behavioral health portfolio, such as designing and leading evaluation activities, coordinating and managing technical assistance strategies, developing client reports, presentations and publications, and managing project resources. The senior analyst will require strong written, organizational, and leadership capabilities to continue to provide high-quality products for our clients and supports for project team members.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development of curriculum and training materials, and deliver trainings for behavioral health workforce in a variety of settings.
- Design and lead behavioral health research activities, including surveys, interviews, focus groups, and site visits.
- Provide project management support including tracking budgets and client progress reports.
- Keep skills and knowledge of the focus area up to date through professional development and other educational methods.
- Support proposal efforts for federal, state, philanthropic, and other clients.
Qualifications
- Minimum bachelor’s in behavioral health, psychology, public health, or related field. Master’s degree in public health or a related field (preferred).
- Minimum of five (7) years of work experience, including specific experience in behavioral health services, policy and programming.
- Experience working with on multiple project efforts simultaneously.
- Experience conducting evaluations, implementation support, or technical assistance to federal and state agencies implementing policies and programs to improve behavioral health services.
- Strong research and analytical skills.
- Excellent writing skills and ability to deliver complex information to a variety of audiences.
- Successful management and provision of training and technical assistance.
- Openness and appreciation to feedback and ongoing quality improvement.
- Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail; flexibility to manage multiple priorities, sometimes simultaneously, under tight deadlines.
- Ability to travel 8-10% of the year.
Logistical Requirements
- At this time we will only accept candidates who are presently eligible to work in the United States and will not require sponsorship.
- Our organization requires that all work, for the duration of your employment, must be completed in the continental U.S. unless required by contract.
- If you are local to our offices in Arlington, Silver Spring, Novi, or Portland this role will be hybrid (in office on Wednesdays - collaboration days).
- Must be able to work during eastern time unless approved by your manager.
- Employees working remotely must have a dedicated, ergonomically appropriate workspace free from distractions with a mobile device that allows for productive and efficient conduct of business.
At Altarum, we carefully consider a wide range of compensation factors and rely on market indicators to get it right. Individual compensation packages are based on numerous factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons. This salary range is not a guarantee of compensation, as the final offer amount will vary based on these factors.
In addition to base salary compensation, Altarum Enterprise employees enjoy the following benefits:
- Competitive Medical, Dental and Optical plans
- Generous Paid Time Off, 8 Company observed holidays plus 3 floating holidays
- Tuition Assistance
- 401K Plan (3% employer contribution plus opportunity for gainsharing)
- Life, AD&D & Disability coverage
- A flexible work environment and more!
Altarum is a nonprofit organization focused on improving the health of individuals with fewer financial resources and populations disenfranchised by the health care system. We work primarily on behalf of federal and state governments to design and implement solutions that achieve measurable results. We combine our expertise in public health and health care delivery with technology development and implementation, practice transformation, training and technical assistance, quality improvement, data analytics, and applied research and evaluation. Our innovative solutions and proven processes lead to better value and health for all.
Altarum is an equal opportunity employer that provides employment and opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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