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SUMMARY
The Qualitative Research Scientist III performs qualitative research tasks, designs study approaches, performs data collection and analysis, and develops high-quality research products. Contributes to proposal development, client engagement, and methodological strategy. Demonstrates experience producing client-ready technical deliverables.
Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. serves as a holding company with multiple subsidiaries engaged in several lines of business (Business Services, Health, Infrastructure and Engineering, Mission Optimization, Technology and Transportation) for the federal government and commercial enterprises. A portion of our profits is used to support Chickasaw citizens. We are proud to support the economic development and long-term viability of the Chickasaw Nation and its people. CNI offers premium benefits eligible on the first day of hire to full time employees; (Medical - Dental – Vision), Company Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(K) Immediate Vesting, Professional Development Assistance, Legal Aid Assistance Program, Family Planning / Fertility Assistance, Personal Time Off, and Observance of Federal Holidays.
As a federal contractor, CNI is a drug-free workplace and adheres to the Federal Controlled Substance Act.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to obtain and maintain the required customer clearance for access to systems, facilities, equipment and property.
Demonstrated experience coding qualitative data and using qualitative analysis software (e.g., NVivo, MAXQDA, ATLAS.ti, or Dedoose).
Experience with transcript quality control and verification against audio.
Familiarity with mixed-methods integration and behavioral health or overdose subject matter preferred.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential Duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Codes interview and focus group transcripts against approved codebooks using a structured inter-rater process with documented reconciliation.
Reviews and cleans transcripts against source audio, verifying no less than 20 percent of transcripts for accuracy.
Manages a rolling coding pipeline so analysis remains current with quarterly site submissions.
Triangulates qualitative themes with each site's available quantitative data to support integrated findings.
Drafts site-level summaries, preliminary findings, and supporting tables, figures, and graphics in CDC-requested formats.
Contributes to codebook refinement and inter-rater reliability documentation.
Develops content and case study material for the replication toolkit.
Supports construction of de-identified, analysis-ready datasets in coordination with the Data Manager.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Master’s degree and a minimum of five (5+) years’ of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education/experience.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
EOE including Disability/Vet
The estimated pay range for this role is $90K to $110K, with the final offer contingent on location, skillset, and experience.
CNI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401(k)
- Family Planning/Fertility Assistance
- STD/LTD/Basic Life/AD&D
- Legal-Aid Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid Time Off (PTO) – (11) Federal Holidays
- Training and Development Opportunities
Your application submission will be considered for all potential employment opportunities with Chickasaw Nation Industries (CNI).
