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Research Program Analyst (Department of Mental Health)


Company : Johns Hopkins University


Location : Baltimore, MD


Created : 2026-04-19


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

We are seeking a Research Program Analyst who will lead a specialized function in a research program that may include data management planning, research design, data driven program evaluation, optimizing funding opportunities and/or other technical duties that contribute to the quality and advancement of the research. Specific Duties & Responsibilities * Identify research initiatives and inquiries to advance and assess the research priorities of the faculty. * Lead research initiatives, e.g. data management activities, program evaluation, internal and external reporting. * Contribute to the preparation and writing of reports to funders, manuscripts for publication, and presentations for internal and professional meetings. * Provide and/or contribute to mentoring and training efforts. * Consult with and advise faculty and leadership on systems, policies and practices key to research success. * Other duties as assigned. In Addition to the Duties Above * The Research Program analyst will lead the qualitative research component of several federal, state, and foundation-funded grants that focus on adolescent health and wellbeing, primarily with youth in Baltimore City and the surrounding areas. * This position will be part of a team of researchers, led by two faculty members in the Department of Mental Health, whose work broadly focuses on adolescent mental health, particularly in the context of school-based interventions. * In addition to leading the qualitative research components of the team research portfolio, the person in this role will also serve as a youth engagement coordinator, which involves assisting with the establishment and maintenance of both project-specific youth advisory boards and the youth advisory board for the Center for Adolescent Health. Minimum Qualifications * Master's Degree in a related field. * Five years of related experience in research focus area. * Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula. Preferred Qualifications * Authorship on articles published in peer-reviewed journals. Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency * Data Management and Analysis - Intermediate * Interpersonal Skills - Intermediate * Oral and Written Communications - Intermediate * Program Evaluation - Intermediate * Research Consultation - Intermediate * Research Strategy - Intermediate * Resource Technical Strategy - Intermediate * Resource Management - Intermediate The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs. Classified Title: Research Program Analyst Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/ME Starting Salary Range: $64,600 - $113,300 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.) Employee group: Full Time Schedule: Monday - Friday 9:00 am to 5:00pm, occasional evenings or early mornings FLSA Status: Exempt Location: Hybrid/School of Public Health Department name: Mental Health Research Projects Personnel area: School of Public Health