Technical Assistance and Research Center Associate

National Council of Urban Indian Health

. Support technical assistance and research across NCUIH public health programs .

Posted 11/7/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $61,000 - $66,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in public health program support, technical assistance, and research methodologies, with a strong focus on data collection, analysis, and culturally responsive material development. Proficient in managing multiple projects and facilitating engagement with Urban Indian Organizations and Indigenous communities.

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Public Health Program SupportTechnical AssistanceData Collection and AnalysisCulturally Responsive Material DevelopmentProject Coordination

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Hard Skills

Data CollectionQualitative ResearchDescriptive AnalysisQualitative CodingSurvey DesignData VisualizationProject CoordinationEvaluationInfection Prevention and ControlCommunity-Informed Research

Soft Skills

Strong Organization SkillsEffective Writing SkillsFollow-Up SkillsFacilitation SkillsRespectful Engagement

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft 365Survey ToolsExcel Data ManagementVirtual Meeting ToolsProject Documentation Tools

Industry Keywords

Urban Indian OrganizationsIndigenous Data SovereigntyPublic HealthCommunity HealthFederal Health Programs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support technical assistance and research across NCUIH public health programs
Help Urban Indian Organizations implement training and improvement plans
Support needs assessments, surveys, interviews, data collection, analysis and evaluation under designated research supervision
Support CDC infection, prevention, and control UIO technical assistance and assignments for Sanofi and HRSA activities
Support the designated project lead
Support CDC assessment research, focus groups, events and follow-up with the Project Manager, UIOs and subject matter experts
Coordinate site visits, training, technical assistance consultations and stakeholder meetings
Prepare agendas, materials and action trackers and document needs and implementation progress
Conduct literature and resource reviews
Help develop culturally responsive training tools, fact sheets, site snapshots and toolkit content
Help design and test surveys, questionnaires and interview guides
Coordinate recruitment, consent, scheduling and data collection
Maintain secure research and technical assistance records
Enter, clean and organize data; document definitions and resolve missing or inconsistent records
Support descriptive analysis and qualitative coding
Prepare tables, charts, summaries and evaluation inputs
Translate research and evaluation findings into practical technical assistance improvements
Contribute to grant reports, presentations, resource dissemination and sustainability planning
Apply Indigenous data sovereignty, consent, confidentiality and approved data-sharing practices
Maintain accurate deliverable and effort records
Perform project support tasks and other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in public health, community health, education, or a related field, or equivalent relevant professional experience
At least two years of experience in public health programs, technical assistance, research or evaluation, including data collection and project coordination
Strong organization, writing and follow-up skills and ability to support multiple partners and deadlines
Ability to facilitate respectful engagement with UIOs and American Indian and Alaska Native communities and develop practical, culturally responsive materials
Working proficiency with Microsoft 365, virtual meetings and project documentation tools
Experience with survey tools, Excel data management and basic quantitative or qualitative research
Ability to follow approved research methods and secure data practices
Preferred: experience with infection, prevention and control efforts, social drivers of health or clinical-community referral pathways
Preferred: experience with cohort learning, federal health programs, evaluation or community-informed research
Preferred: experience with qualitative coding, descriptive analysis, data visualization, behavioral health evaluation, or UIO research partnerships

Benefits

Comp & perks

13 days annual leave a year, increases after 3 years, accrued bi-weekly
13 days sick/safe leave a year, accrued bi-weekly
12 paid holidays a year
100% employer-paid medical premiums for employee and one eligible family member, with a $0 deductible
100% employer-paid dental and vision premiums, including orthodontic coverage
Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
Eligible employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
403(b) participation with up to 5% employer match
Employer-paid short- and long-term disability
Employer-paid life insurance valued at $50,000
Optional employee-paid enrollment in AFLAC supplemental benefits
Flexible remote work environment
Flexible start times between 8 a.m.–10 a.m. ET
Wellness Program, ShareCare, CloseKnit, gym membership discount programs, and virtual behavioral health programs
Modern laptop equipment, supplies, and online tools to support an everyday virtual environment