Research Associate

All Native Group is seeking a Research Associate to provide travel support for the Defense Health Agency DoD HIV/AIDS Prevention Program Project Management Support Services program. ANG is currently in the bidding process and this position is contingent upon award.

Essential Functions

• Participate in assigned SABERS studies
• Participate in teleconferences and meetings and take meeting minutes if needed.
• Assist with reviewing and drafting the study protocol.
• Assist with reviewing and developing the survey.
• Assist with reviewing the budget and supplies list.
• Assist with reviewing and creating materials for remote/in-person needs assessment, survey pre-test, data collection training, and data dissemination.
• Provide input for materials created by other epi team members.
• Attend remote/in-person country visits when necessary.
• Conduct statistical analyses under the supervision of senior level epidemiologists and summarize findings in tables, figures, and text.
• Provide support for summarizing study procedures and results in a final report.

Capabilities

• Experience with Microsoft Office 365 products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Basic data analysis skills using SAS, SPSS, and/or R.

Supervisory Responsibility

None required for this position

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 75% of the time.
• Occasionally moves about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
• Expresses or exchanges ideas by means of the spoken word.  Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly or quickly.
• Frequently moves standard office equipment up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to work indoor conditions 90% of the time.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Typical days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Evening and weekend hours required, as required by business need.

Travel

Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out of the area travel and overnight may be expected

Experience

• At least 1 year of epidemiological research experience.

Education

• A master’s degree (Public Health), with a concentration in epidemiology or a closely related field (e.g., global/international health) is required.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

None for this position

Security Clearance

Ability to obtain a Moderate Risk Public Trust

AAP/EEO Statement

All Native Group is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered without regard to age, sex, race, national origin, religion, marital status or physical disability. However, preference may be extended to persons of Indian descent in accordance with applicable laws.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.