Koniag Government Services
Koniag Government Services
1,001 – 5,000 Employees
ConsultingDefenseGovernment
Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Corporation serving the U.S. public sector through technical, professional, and operational expertise. Its work supports Defense and Intelligence, Federal Civilian, and Health customers with enterprise solutions, professional services, and operations management. KGS combines people, technology, program management, and strategic partnerships to help government organizations advance mission-focused initiatives, with contracting approaches that can include Alaska Native Corporation direct awards.

Senior Bilingual Data Collection Specialist / Data Research Analyst (Part-Time, Remote)

Collect English- and Spanish-language research data through interviews and focus groups. Support qualitative and quantitative analysis for federally funded public health programs.

Description

  • Conduct qualitative research through key informant interviews and focus groups in English and Spanish
  • Coordinate respondent recruitment with federally funded health departments, recipients, and subrecipients
  • Design and execute recruitment and outreach plans with partner organizations
  • Build and maintain relationships with community partners across multiple jurisdictions
  • Secure informed consent before beginning data collection
  • Record interviews and focus groups when participants provide permission
  • Keep thorough field notes and research documentation
  • Support pilot and cognitive testing of English- and Spanish-language data collection instruments
  • Transcribe qualitative data or review completed transcripts
  • Clean qualitative transcripts and quantitative survey datasets
  • Use codebooks to code qualitative data in analysis software
  • Support initial qualitative and quantitative data analysis
  • Produce descriptive statistics and frequency distributions
  • Develop tables, figures, and graphics that present key findings
  • Help prepare preliminary findings summaries and dissemination materials

Requirements

  • Eligibility to obtain a Public Trust clearance and successfully complete a background check
  • Eligibility to obtain and maintain federal facility access when required
  • Willingness to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement
  • Master's degree in public health, social sciences, psychology, sociology, or a related field with 8 years of experience, or a bachelor's degree in one of these fields with 10 years of experience
  • At least 3 years of relevant experience conducting qualitative interviews and focus groups
  • Experience conducting research with sensitive populations and/or in public health
  • Proven ability to manage data and perform qualitative analysis
  • Fluency in English and Spanish across reading, writing, and speaking
  • Ability to conduct professional interviews and facilitate focus groups in both languages
  • Cultural competence when working with Spanish-speaking communities
  • Proficiency in qualitative analysis tools such as NVivo, Atlas.ti, MAXQDA, or Dedoose
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Experience with SPSS, SAS, Stata, or R for qualitative data analysis preferred
  • Experience with overdose prevention, substance use disorder, or harm reduction initiatives preferred
  • Knowledge of federal public health programs and evaluation methods preferred
  • Experience working with federal cooperative agreements preferred
  • Familiarity with emergency medical, navigation, or community-based prevention programs preferred
  • Experience conducting human subjects research and following IRB protocols preferred
  • Certification in qualitative research methods preferred
  • Ability to work independently and collaborate within a multidisciplinary team
  • Exceptional attention to detail and dedication to data quality
  • Strong organizational and time management abilities
  • Discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Paid time off
  • Paid parental leave
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Commuter benefits
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • One annual CDC onsite meeting with required domestic travel

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