Senior Scientist

Responsibilities

• Lead and write technical proposals
• Provide scientific and management leadership for a portfolio of large, complex projects.
• Conceptualize, design and implement large research and evaluation projects.
• Build, mentor, and lead cohesive, multidisciplinary, and client-focused teams, applying best practices in project management and methods with an emphasis on quality and fiscal responsibility.
• Develop and lead new business opportunities in area of expertise.
• Lead project meetings and other activities, assign responsibilities, supervise staff, resolve problems, and track budgets and timelines.
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses.
• Prepare reports, presentations, literature reviews and other work products.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

Education

• Ph.D.

Experience

• Five or more years demonstrated experience leading and writing evaluation-focused technical contract proposals is required.
• Expertise in winning, designing, and leading research or evaluation projects in one of the following areas:
  • Substance use prevention, treatment and policy
  • Rural health
  • Criminal justice and corrections
• Evidence of ability to win, manage, and monitor government contracts, grants, and/or cooperative agreements is required.
• Prior experience working on SAMHSA, CMS, HRSA, CDC, NIJ or other federal agency projects is highly valued.
• Prior experience collecting and analyzing SAMHSA data tools including SUPRT, NOMS and IPP.
• Experience with quantitative analysis software (Stata strongly preferred), data collection tools (e.g., REDCap), qualitative analysis software (e.g., Dedoose) MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and citation management software.

Work environment

Interacting with multiple stakeholders. Work is broad in scope covering one or more complicated areas. A high degree of design and analytic ability and creative thinking is required to devise new, non-standard approaches to highly intricate, technically complex problems. Hybrid working modality and flexible working hours.

Personal attributes

• Attentive to details and excellent design, planning, and organization skills
• Can communicate effectively with federal and state leadership, organizational management, and community stakeholders
• Skills, temperament, and interest in mentoring and training R&E Center staff
• The ability to work effectively with diverse groups and in highly complex and demanding situations; and
• Enthusiastic and curious about new methods and technologies, eager to learn, and active in taking on initiatives and new responsibilities.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisor, technical staff, partners, and clients.

Don't meet every single requirement? Research suggests that women and Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals may self-select out of opportunities if they do not meet 100 percent of the job requirements. At AHP, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Salary Range:$105,000 - $120,000

AHP, in an effort to be transparent with applicants about salary and in compliance with various state pay disclosure requirements, publishes the following information, which is current as of the date of posting. The base salary range above represents the low and high end of the AHP salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and may be high or low in the range based on various factors, including but not limited to location, experience, and education. The range listed is just one component of AHP's total compensation package for employees.

Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, AHP provides a variety of benefits to employees, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family, a retirement plan with a 3% match, student loan repayment assistance, employer-paid life and disability insurance, generous paid time off, and much more.

Location

All work must be performed within the United States or its territories. Employees are required to reside in, and carry out their job responsibilities from, a location within the U.S. or a U.S. territory for the duration of their employment. Limited exceptions may be granted for short-term personal or business travel outside of these areas, subject to prior written approval and in compliance with company policy.

Work Authorization Requirement

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

This position is primarily sedentary and requires the ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods while operating a computer and other standard office equipment. The role involves frequent communication via video conferencing, email, and other digital platforms. As such, employees must have access to a reliable and secure internet connection that supports remote work responsibilities, including video meetings and the use of cloud-based systems. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

Disclaimer

The statements in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Responsibilities may evolve or change over time to meet organizational needs.