Washington State Department of Social and Health Services · 19 hours ago
DSHS FTAA Data Consultant 2
Olympia, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expThe Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Compliance Specialist (Data Consultant 2) to join their Research & Data Analysis team. This role serves as the primary point of contact for state agencies regarding research protocols and ensures compliance with state and federal regulations for human research subjects.
GovernmentHealth CareSocial Assistance
Responsibilities
Serve as the initial point of contact for practitioners, researchers, and program managers from Washington State agencies and local agencies as well as academic institutions, research organizations, and independent investigators for all applications to WSIRB for review
In consultation with the IRB Administrator, work with the Electronic Protocol Management System (EPMS) vendor, agency staff, WSIRB, and researchers to facilitate electronic submissions of all exempt projects and research related WSIRB applications by exercising latitude, professional judgment, and regulatory knowledge to identify, address, and resolve issues
Maintain, process, and monitor the WSIRB email inbox to facilitate and ensure responsive communication between practitioners, researchers, Washington State agency staff and the WSIRB
Ensure all submission documentation and communications are accurate and complete in the online system and that all ongoing projects remain complete for record-keeping, reporting, and auditing purposes
Administer fees for WSIRB reviews in consultation with the IRB Administrator
Communicate and facilitate communication and documentation about questions regarding the fee process. Serve as the point of contact for fee-related questions from submitters, and document and maintain records of submission fees for each submission to WSIRB
In consultation with the IRB Administrator, process research, continuation approval requests, exemption determination requests, and study amendment requests submitted under the jurisdiction of seven Washington state agencies to ensure compliance with state and federal regulatory requirements for conducting human subject research
Work with team leaders and researchers to solve analytics issues and document and submit results, protocols and methodology
Provide professional and procedural advice to submitters regarding complex, multi-dimensional issues impacting diverse departments, programs, policies, organizations, and/or jurisdictions
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree that includes college level course work in statistics and/or mathematics
One year of experience working as a Data Consultant 1 or equivalent
Experience providing procedural assistance or advice to a diverse range of professionals, such as researchers and IRB members regarding human research protocol applications, and submissions and related ongoing activity within the projects, including familiarity in using an online protocol management system for processing and documenting all actions and decisions related to research review, approval, and oversight
Experience administering or applying state and federal human subjects' protection laws to research and exempt projects
Ability to understand research methods, write clearly and concisely, and follow oral and written instructions
Organized and detail oriented with advanced troubleshooting skills
Outstanding communication skills with a focus on professionalism within email and telephone correspondence
Intellectually curious mind
Meeting coordination and facilitation skills
Ability and desire to work in a team environment including a professional, flexible, and adaptive work temperament – skilled at talking through barriers and issues
Ability to assist internal and external researchers with application submission using an online system
A commitment to the WSIRB core values of equity, inclusion, and social justice
Company
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services offers long-term care and behavioral health assistance to the community.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Candice Yi, MSW, LICSW
Deputy Chief Executive Officer/SCC
Charles Southerland
Chief Executive Officer
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