Advocates for Human Potential (“AHP”) has an immediate opening for a Senior Analyst/Statistician to join our team of leading researchers in behavioral health studies. The successful candidate will conduct quantitative analyses for a broad range of projects, including national cross-site evaluations, comparative effectiveness studies, and local program evaluations. Some qualitative analysis may also be involved. AHP is specifically interested in candidates with demonstrated expertise in behavioral and/or health services research.

Position responsibilities:

• Communicate directly with senior investigators on study design, analytic approach, and results.
• Program complex data manipulations (e.g., reshaping, stacking, merging/joining) to create analytic datasets that combine data from multiple sources.
• Clean datasets to identify outliers, assign missing values, etc.
• Select appropriate statistical methods and conduct complex quantitative and qualitative analyses.
• Summarize results of requested analyses in tabular format and produce data visualizations for internal and external use.
• Work with senior investigators to prepare presentations and other reporting products.
• Write study design, methods, and results sections of funder reports.
• Collaborate with senior investigators on proposals and related business development and write analytic sections.
• Collaborate with other analysts in creating reusable code and data pipelines to increase analytic efficiency across multiple projects.
• Supervise junior analysts.
• Manage small to medium sized research projects that primarily have a data management and analysis focus.

Qualifications:

• Master’s or Ph.D. degree in social sciences, statistics, or biostatistics with 3 or more years of experience in applied research projects in behavioral health, public health or social science conducting rigorous analyses including pilot studies, program evaluations, and effectiveness studies.
• Proficiency in a quantitative data analytic tool/language such as Stata, R, Python, SAS, or SPSS required. Experience with Stata is required, as we use Stata for core data management functions.
• Proficiency with other data collection, visualization, database, qualitative, or specialized analytic tools is strongly preferred (e.g., REDCap, Domo, Power BI, Tableau, SQL, MPlus).
• Expertise in statistical methodology and analyses including:
  • Mixed methods design and analyses
  • Descriptive statistics and data visualization
  • Linear models and generalized linear models
  • Multilevel modeling and longitudinal data analyses
  • Secondary analyses using large administrative datasets
• Experience writing up analytic analyses and interpreting findings.
• Experience working on large, fast-paced federal projects with hard deadlines that must be met. Must be able to work occasional weekends and evenings to accommodate project activities.

Research suggests that women and Black, Native, and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals may self-select out of opportunities if they do not meet 100 percent of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills to thrive on our team to apply for this role.

Work Hours and Expectations
This is a full-time, exempt position. As such, the role is not eligible for overtime compensation under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). While the standard workweek is 40 hours, exempt employees are expected to work the hours necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of the position. This may include occasional evenings or extended hours during periods of high activity, critical deadlines, or special projects. Flexibility, accountability, and a results-oriented mindset are essential to success in this role.

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.

Salary Range: $90,000-$105,000

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.

Work Authorization Requirement

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. AHP is currently unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas.

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.

AHP is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to access or complete any part of the application process, the interview process, or to perform essential job functions, please get in touch with the Recruitment team at recruitment@ahpnet.com. Accommodation requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and may apply depending on individual circumstances and job requirements.

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.

About AHP

Advocates for Human Potential, Inc. (AHP) is a national consulting firm dedicated to improving behavioral health and human services systems since 1986. Headquartered in Sudbury, MA, with offices in Chicago, IL, Tampa, FL, Phoenix, AZ, and Pasadena, CA, AHP employs more than 350 staff across nearly 40 states. We partner with federal, state, and local agencies, community-based organizations, and commercial entities to drive change in health and business systems, supporting vulnerable populations from shaping policy to delivering hands-on, ground-level support.

AHP helps organizations and individuals reach their full potential through a suite of services, including professional consulting, research, evaluation, and data analytics, technical assistance and training, as well as virtual solutions, publications, and events. Our areas of expertise span behavioral health, mental health policy and services, substance use disorders, workforce development, homelessness, housing and employment programs, trauma-informed care, criminal justice, women and children’s services, veterans’ support, healthcare reform, and population health management.

AHP is proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work® for ten consecutive years, a recognition based on extensive anonymous employee feedback. We are deeply committed to employee well-being and are actively engaged in fostering a workplace culture that supports work-life balance, self-care, and mental and emotional health. To learn more, visit www.ahpnet.com

Mission:

“To transform behavioral health and human service systems so organizations and individuals can reach their full potential.”

Vision:

“Our clients, our staff, and the people we all serve will reach their potential to live full, productive lives.

Our Core Values at AHP

At AHP, our work is grounded in values that guide how we serve our clients, support our colleagues, and drive impact across health and human services. These values shape our culture and reflect who we are:

Growth fostered through education, innovation, and self-actualization

Understanding deepened through empathy, compassion, equity, and inclusion

Integrity demonstrated through authenticity, leadership, and humility

Dedication seen through commitment, timeliness, and follow-through

Expertise achieved through passion, precision, and quality

These values aren’t just words; they are principles we live by in every engagement, decision, and collaboration.

AHP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.