Associate Director, Methods and Data Standards

Advocates for Human Potential, Inc.

. Define and maintain the business glossary and enterprise-wide data definitions .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $125,000 - $145,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in data governance, quality standards, and applied research methods, with proficiency in statistical environments and data capture platforms. Capable of leading client-facing projects and collaborating with senior leadership on data strategy.

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Data Governance ImplementationApplied Research MethodsStatistical Environment ExperienceData Capture PlatformsCloud Tools Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Data Quality StandardsStudy DesignInstrument DevelopmentMeasurement PlanningSampling TechniquesSQL FluencyStatistical AnalysisData DefinitionsData DocumentationData Cleaning Protocols

Soft Skills

Client-Facing CredibilityInfluencing Senior StaffCollaborationProblem SolvingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

REDCapQualtricsRStataSASPythonAWSMicrosoft EnvironmentsRedshiftPower BI

Industry Keywords

Behavioral HealthData StewardshipData CouncilFederal ContractsState Contracts

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Amazon RedshiftAWSCloudPythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and maintain the business glossary and enterprise-wide data definitions
Establish data quality standards, validation rules, naming conventions, and documentation requirements
Resolve or escalate contested definitions to the Data Council
Coordinate the data steward network, onboard stewards, run the monthly steward working group, and maintain ownership records
Build and maintain methods templates, instrument libraries, codebooks, fielding and QA protocols, data dictionaries, and cleaning protocols
Lead methods for client-facing projects and proposals, including study and evaluation design, instrument development and testing, measurement, sampling, and analysis plans
Work directly on complex engagements and support routine work through the Data Office toolkit
Represent methods and standards in Data Office intake, including AI-related requests
Support AI data readiness with Digital Solutions, including data definitions, classification, and quality
Report to the Director of Data Practice and work directly with the Chief Data Officer on strategy

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced degree in quantitative behavioral, social, or health science, or equivalent experience leading methods and data quality work
Experience putting data governance into practice, including adopted definitions, cross-team quality and documentation standards, and stewardship structures
Strong applied research and evaluation methods, including study design, instrument development and testing, measurement, sampling, and analysis planning
Hands-on experience with data capture and survey platforms such as REDCap or Qualtrics
Experience with at least one statistical environment: R, Stata, SAS, or Python
SQL fluency sufficient to check definitions against stored data
Experience with AWS and Microsoft environments and cloud tools such as Redshift, Databricks, Power BI, and Domo
Experience influencing senior staff outside the reporting line and enforcing standards without formal authority
Client-facing credibility
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
Must reside and perform work within the United States or its territories
Reliable and secure internet connection supporting remote work, video meetings, and cloud-based systems
Behavioral health or federal and state contract experience is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family
Retirement plan with a 3% match
Student loan repayment assistance
Employer-paid life and disability insurance
Generous paid time off
Work-life balance, self-care, and mental and emotional health support
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities