Research Associate IV - Data Strategy

About the role

The Research Associate IV - Data Strategy position within the Carl Vinson Institute of Government supports the Institute’s growing portfolio of data strategy, governance, organizational improvement, and applied research initiatives for higher education, government, and public sector partners. This senior-level role involves conducting significant applied research and technical assistance activities, providing strategic consultation and technical assistance related to enterprise data strategy, organizational data management, analytics, governance practices, and operational effectiveness. The position collaborates with campus leaders, technical professionals, and partner organizations to support data-informed decision-making, strengthen organizational processes, and advance strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Project leadership and partner engagement
• Applied research support
• Strategic consultation
• Training development and delivery
• Collaboration across cross-functional teams and external stakeholders
• Contributes to the continued growth and sustainability of the Institute's technical assistance, applied research, and professional development services related to data strategy and governance

Requirements

• Terminal degree in a relevant discipline and 8 years of professional experience, including 5 years of formal post-degree work
• Experience leading or supporting enterprise data strategy, governance, analytics, organizational improvement, or data management initiatives within complex organizations
• Experience developing and delivering professional training, facilitation, or technical assistance programs for organizational leaders or working professionals
• Experience working with cloud-based data environments, analytics platforms, reporting tools, or organizational data systems
• Experience collaborating with executive leadership, cross-functional teams, or external stakeholders within higher education, government, nonprofit, or public sector environments
• Experience managing or supporting externally funded projects, contracts, or technical assistance initiatives is preferred

Qualifications

• Knowledge of enterprise data strategy, data governance, organizational data management, data quality, privacy, lifecycle management, and data-informed decision-making practices
• Ability to assess organizational needs, identify opportunities for strategic and operational improvement, and translate those needs into strategic and technical recommendations using data and analytics
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to evaluate complex issues, assess risks and dependencies, develop practical solutions, and support performance measurement and continuous improvement efforts
• Knowledge of analytics, reporting, data visualization, data systems, cloud-based technologies, analytics platforms, and emerging technologies that support organizational effectiveness and decision-making
• Ability to collaborate effectively with technical professionals, organizational leadership, and cross-functional stakeholders; manage multiple projects and priorities; exercise independent judgment; and develop and deliver training, facilitation, and technical assistance programs

Skills

• Knowledge of enterprise data strategy, data governance, organizational data management, data quality, privacy, lifecycle management, and data-informed decision-making practices
• Ability to assess organizational needs, identify opportunities for strategic and operational improvement, and translate those needs into strategic and technical recommendations using data and analytics
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to evaluate complex issues, assess risks and dependencies, develop practical solutions, and support performance measurement and continuous improvement efforts
• Knowledge of analytics, reporting, data visualization, data systems, cloud-based technologies, analytics platforms, and emerging technologies that support organizational effectiveness and decision-making
• Ability to collaborate effectively with technical professionals, organizational leadership, and cross-functional stakeholders; manage multiple projects and priorities; exercise independent judgment; and develop and deliver training, facilitation, and technical assistance programs

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

Commensurate with Experience

Schedule

Normal business hours are M-F, 8-5. Occasional after hours may be needed.