Specialist, Research Data Systems (Department of Psychology) (On Call)

This Specialist, Research Data Systems (Department of Psychology) (On Call) position is with University of Arizona in Tucson, AZ. Independently designs, develops, maintains, and enhances specialized relational databases, including database structures, data models, relationships, queries, and data-processing procedures, to support complex research studies, program evaluation, and HealthCare Partnership operations. Translates research and programmatic requirements into effective database designs and data-management solutions; evaluates and enhances existing systems to improve data accuracy, accessibility, efficiency, and long-term usability. Maintains database documentation, data dictionaries, and procedures and identifies opportunities for process improvement and automation. Develops and maintains procedures for collecting, extracting, integrating, transforming, validating, and preparing research data from multiple sources, including longitudinal data, historical records, and recurring data collections. Establishes standardized methodologies for data entry, coding, cleaning, documentation, and quality assurance. Establishes and implements data-quality standards and validation procedures to ensure the accuracy, completeness, consistency, and reliability of research data. Identifies and resolves data discrepancies, missing information, and inconsistencies and develops corrective procedures. Prepares and maintains research datasets for statistical analysis, program evaluation, reporting, and dissemination of findings. Conducts statistical analyses using SAS and other appropriate analytical software and develops and maintains statistical programs and analytical procedures to support research, evaluation, and quality improvement initiatives. Develops reports, tables, graphs, dashboards, and other data visualizations to communicate research findings, program outcomes, and operational trends. Evaluates analytical results, identifies data limitations, and prepares technical reports and findings for research presentations, publications, program reports, and departmental decision-making. Supports the design and implementation of process, outcome, and impact evaluations by developing and applying appropriate data-management, statistical, and analytical methodologies. Recommends improvements to strengthen the accuracy, interpretation, and application of research findings. Establishes and maintains procedures to protect the accuracy, integrity, confidentiality, and appropriate use of sensitive research and program data, including data-access practices, validation and documentation standards, data retention, and historical data preservation. Identifies and addresses risks to data quality and confidentiality and coordinates with University IT personnel regarding infrastructure security and enterprise services outside the position's direct responsibilities. Serves as a specialized research data resource and consultant to Psychology faculty, HealthCare Partnership researchers, and departmental personnel. Collaborates with researchers to identify data requirements and recommends appropriate database development, data-management, statistical programming, and analytical approaches across multiple research and evaluation projects. Coordinates data-related activities and deliverables across research and evaluation projects; provides guidance and training to personnel involved in data entry, coding, validation, quality assurance, and reporting; and communicates research findings, recommendations, and methodological considerations to technical and nontechnical audiences. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Demonstrated skill in relational database design, programming, management, security, and integrity using Microsoft Access, SQL Server, or comparable technologies. Knowledge of technology architecture, systems integration, deployment, cybersecurity, and lifecycle management. Demonstrated ability to analyze complex technical and business requirements, communicate recommendations to stakeholders, work independently, prioritize multiple assignments, and meet established deadlines. Ability to analyze complex technical and business requirements, troubleshoot systems issues, and recommend effective solutions. Ability to develop clear technical documentation, user instructions, procedures, and training materials. Ability to communicate technical information to technical and nontechnical audiences. Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines while working independently and collaboratively. Strong judgment, organization, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.