Research Coordinator

Overview

Tanaq Support Services (TSS) delivers professional, scientific, and technical services and information technology (IT) solutions to federal agencies in health, agriculture, technology, and other government services. TSS is a subsidiary of the St. George Tanaq Corporation, an Alaskan Native Corporation (ANC) committed to serving Federal customers while also giving back to the Tanaq native community and shareholders.

About the Role

We are seeking a Research Coordinator to contribute to and support a cross-site evaluation. The role will organize, track, and facilitate all phases of project implementation, with a focus on IRB processes, regulatory compliance, participant recruitment, and coordination of large-scale, multi-site data collection for a cross-site evaluation. The position will work closely with the Project Manager, Evaluation Lead, and external partners to ensure successful project delivery and adherence to federal, and local requirements.

This is a fully remote position based in the United States. An estimated 5-10% travel will be required. This position is contingent upon contract award.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day implementation of cross-site evaluation activities, ensuring alignment with program goals, timelines, and deliverables.
• Manage participant recruitment and engagement across multiple sites, including coordination with health departments, and community partners to support inclusive and representative data collection.
• Oversee informed consent processes and ensure all data collection activities adhere to IRB protocols, human subjects protections, and ethical research standards.
• Support development, tracking, and submission of IRB materials, protocol amendments, and compliance documentation in accordance with federal and CDC requirements.
• Coordinate and schedule qualitative and mixed-methods data collection activities (e.g., interviews, focus groups, surveys), including logistics, communications, and follow-up.
• Maintain organized project management systems to track recruitment, data collection progress, deliverables, and timelines across multiple evaluation sites.
• Collaborate with evaluation and analytic teams to support implementation of data collection protocols, including instrument distribution, version control, and documentation.
• Ensure accurate and secure data management practices, including maintenance of databases, tracking tools, and adherence to data privacy, encryption, and confidentiality requirements.
• Assist in preparation and management of study materials, including translation of instruments (e.g., English/Spanish), accessibility compliance (Section 508), and formatting for dissemination.
• Coordinate regular communication with CDC staff and project partners, including scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, and documenting action items from bi-monthly technical assistance meetings.
• Support preparation of evaluation deliverables, including data collection summaries, recruitment reports, and documentation required for federal reporting.
• Contribute to development of presentations and dissemination materials for CDC leadership and stakeholders, including annual recipient meetings and evaluation briefings.
• Ensure all project activities comply with federal data security, privacy, and non-disclosure requirements, including handling of PII/PHI and adherence to CDC policies.
• Facilitate coordination across multi-site partners to support consistent implementation of evaluation protocols and data collection procedures.
• Provide administrative and operational support to evaluation leadership, including document management, scheduling, and tracking of key milestones and deliverables.
• Maintain strong attention to detail while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, federally funded research environment.

Required Experience and Skills

• Minimum of three (3) years of professional experience in research coordination, program evaluation, or public health program support.
• Excellent organizational and project management abilities
• Demonstrated experience managing participant recruitment, screening, and informed consent processes in compliance with IRB and human subjects protection requirements.
• Proven experience coordinating multi-site or large-scale public health or behavioral health evaluations.
• Familiarity with opioid prevention, harm reduction, or linkage-to-care initiatives.
• Experience working with diverse populations, including public health departments, and community-based organizations
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and electronic data management
• Ability to obtain a government clearance.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

Desired Qualifications:

• Five (5) or more years of professional research coordination, specifically supporting federal or CDC-funded programs
• Experience coordinating large-scale, multi-site public health or behavioral health evaluations
• Prior experience with the CDC Overdose Data to Action (OD2A) program or similar opioid prevention initiatives
• Familiarity with Spanish language or translation of study materials
• Experience supporting Section 508 compliance and data security/privacy requirements
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar certification

Education and Training

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, Epidemiology, Behavioral Sciences, or a related field required.
• Master’s degree in Public Health (MPH), Social Science, or a related discipline preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. May need to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.

Who We Are

Tanaq Support Services (TSS) is a public health contractor, certified 8(a) business, owned by St. George Tanaq Corporation, an Alaska Native Corporation. (ANC). We listen to our stakeholders and leverage our science, technology, communication, and program expertise to understand and provide feedback as we develop solutions.

Our Commitment to Non-Discrimination

Tanaq is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Tanaq complies with the Drug-free Workplace Act of 1988 and E-Verify.

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance completing any part of the application process, please email accommodation@tanaq.com to request a reasonable accommodation. This email is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

Notice on Candidate AI Usage

Tanaq is committed to ensuring a fair and competitive interview process for all candidates based on their experience, skills and education. To ensure the integrity of the interview process, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during phone, in person and virtual interviews is not allowed. However, candidates who require a reasonable accommodation that may involve AI are required to contact us prior to their interview at accommodation@tanaq.com.

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