DSHS FTAA Data Consultant 2

DSHS FTAA Compliance Specialist (Data Consultant 2)

DSHS is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Compliance Specialist (Data Consultant 2) to join our Research & Data Analysis/Washington State IRB in Olympia WA.

The Compliance Specialist is the primary point of contact for seven state agencies whose research is overseen by the Washington State IRB (WSIRB). The position uses knowledge of research methods and human subjects protections judgement and expertise to provide effective fair and respectful guidance on research protocols the review process performed by and submissions to the Washington State Institutional Review Board (WSIRB).

The WSIRB is responsible for implementing and ensuring compliance with state and federal statutes and regulations and agency policy and procedures for the protection of human research subjects in the Department of Social and Health Services and-through interagency and IRB Authorization agreements. WSIRB functions are unique required and governed by federal as well as state law and represent a critical component of the human subject protection programs in these Washington State agencies.

What youll do in this role:

• 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.
  
  

• 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.
  
  

• A Bachelors degree that includes college level course work in statistics and/or mathematics.

• One year of year experience working as a Data Consultant 1 or equivalent.

• An updated resume
  
• Three professional references with contact information
  
  

Prior to a new hire a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicants suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid drivers license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment its programs or services on the basis of age sex sexual orientation gender gender identity/expression marital status race creed color national origin religion or beliefs political affiliation military status honorably discharged veteran Vietnam Era recently separated or other protected veteran status the presence of any sensory mental physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at . Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-.




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