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About the Role

The Senior Director, Scientific Data Operations and Dissemination will oversee all aspects of data collection, management, and analysis for research and evaluation-related data at The Jed Foundation. This role ensures the accuracy, consistency, and reliability of data used for program delivery, decision-making, and research, while leading a team to maintain high standards of quality and data dissemination.

Responsibilities

Oversee research and evaluation-related data collection infrastructure and ensure accurate deployment of tools.
Develop data collection procedures aligned with security, privacy, and IRB compliance standards.
Advise on the development of scalable research and evaluation data collection tools.
Collaborate with Digital Products and Technology teams to leverage integrated data warehouse infrastructure.
Implement comprehensive data management practices including documentation, codebooks, and analytic guidance.
Conduct regular data quality coding checks and implement quality assurance protocols.
Oversee the analysis of diverse data sources to advance scientific and impact priorities.
Recommend statistical methods to support scientific advancement and data dissemination.
Produce and present reports for internal and external stakeholders, including publications and grant applications.
Inform the design of data dashboards to monitor program implementation and field trends.
Lead and mentor a team of scientists and analysts.
Foster a culture of data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement.
Ensure compliance with data protection regulations and ethical standards.

Requirements

Doctoral or Master’s Degree in quantitative behavioral sciences, statistics, public health, or a related field.
7+ years of experience leading research studies in youth suicide prevention, mental health, or related fields.
Proven leadership experience including staff mentorship and supervision of multi-disciplinary teams.
Strong background in overseeing research data collection, management, and evaluation methodologies.
Experience ensuring data collection is Institutional Review Board (IRB) compliant.
Experience publishing research or evaluation findings in peer-reviewed journals.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

Skills

Quantitative research methods
Statistical analysis software (R, SAS, SPSS, Python)
Data collection and management tools (Qualtrics)
Data visualization best practices
Data visualization software (PowerBI, Looker)
Enterprise data warehouse infrastructure (Snowflake)

Location

New York City, New York

Work Type

Permanent
Full Time

Experience Level

7+ years

Education Level

Doctoral or Master’s Degree

Salary/Compensations

$135,000 - $190,000 / year

About the Company

The Jed Foundation (JED) is a non-profit organization that protects emotional health and prevents suicide for teens and young adults.