Research Analyst [must have landscape analysis]
Nashville, TN/Hybrid
In-person attendance is required on the first day for laptop deployment and orientation at the TDH central office in Nashville, TN.
individual will be responsible for assessing the current state of cancer prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment, outcomes, and key partner efforts across the state.
4-12+ months
This is a temporary, full-time hybrid position located in Nashville, TN. Travel to the central office in Nashville is non-reimbursable. This position is funded through Cancer Screening - Lung and Colorectal Cancer state grant funding and is renewable pending funding availability through 6/30/2026.
The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH), Division of Family Health and Wellness (FHW), is seeking a Research Analyst to work within the Cancer Prevention and Control section.
This position will conduct a comprehensive landscape analysis of lung and colorectal cancer across the state of Tennessee. The landscape analysis will serve as a baseline needs assessment and help to inform more directed efforts that meet the needs of the community. This individual will be responsible for assessing the current state of cancer prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment, outcomes, and key partner efforts across the state. This is a temporary, full-time hybrid position located in Nashville, TN. Travel to the central office in Nashville is non-reimbursable. This position is funded through Cancer Screening - Lung and Colorectal Cancer state grant funding and is renewable pending funding availability through 6/30/2026.
Responsibilities include:
- Conduct a comprehensive landscape analysis summarizing findings, gaps, and recommendations.
- Develop a qualitative study plan and obtain approval through the Tennessee Department of Health Institutional Review Board (IRB).
- Identify and engage providers and partners.
- Conduct interviews, focus groups, and/or surveys to gather qualitative data on barriers, successes, and opportunities in cancer control, specifically related to lung and colorectal. Occasional travel may be required to conduct in-person assessments, for which travel may be reimbursed.
- Maintain strict research integrity by following all applicable state, federal, and institutional guidelines for conducting this study.
- Produce and provide presentations to audiences of varying backgrounds on study findings and recommendations.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree and experience equivalent to conducting community-based research.
The preferred candidate will have:
- Strong written and oral communication skills (grant/report writing, presentations)
- Experience with partners in cancer control across the state, especially relating to lung and colorectal
- Experience with evaluation and continuous quality improvement
- Experience in community-based research
- Experience in health data analysis, qualitative research, or landscape assessments.
- Experience in needs assessments or similar strategic documents
- Experience in data visualization and public health software/tools (e.g., Tableau, GIS)
- Experience with Microsoft Office programs (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, etc.)
