Qualitative Research Analyst

Job Title: Qualitative Research Analyst
Department: New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Division: Center for Population Health Data Science
Bureau: Bureau of Epidemiology Services

Location: 42-09 28th street, Long Island City, NY 11101
Reports to Title: Qualitative Research Manager
Direct Reports Title(s): N/A

Schedule & Hours: M-F, 9am – 5pm, 35 hours per week

Workplace Flexibility Modality: Hybrid, 3 days in office, 2 days remote
Work Environment: Office Environment

Grant End Date: 6/30/2030

Created Date: 9/9/2026

Revised Date:

Salary: $100,904

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Who We Are:

The Fund for Public Health in New York City (FPHNYC) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that is dedicated to the advancement of the health and well-being of all New Yorkers. To this end, in partnership with the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), FPHNYC incubates innovative public health initiatives implemented by DOHMH to advance community health throughout the city. It facilitates partnerships, often new and unconventional, between government and the private sector to develop, test, and launch new initiatives. These collaborations speed the execution of demonstration projects, effect expansion of successful pilot programs, and support rapid implementation to meet the public health needs of individuals, families, and communities across New York City.

Our Culture:

We embrace a culture of learning, collaboration, innovation, and well-being, where open communication drives our impact.

About The Role:

Bureau of Epidemiology Services is seeking a Qualitative Research Analyst to support qualitative research activities to understand gender affirming care and health/healthcare of Transgender, Gender-Nonconforming, Non-Binary (TGNCNB) and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual+ (LGBTQIA+) communities in NYC. The role will focus on assisting in the design and implementation of qualitative data collection and analysis, preparing materials for community feedback sessions, and summarizing community input, under the supervision of the Qualitative Research Manager.

About the Program:

The Bureau of Epidemiology Services (BES) collects, analyzes and communicates data to monitor and improve the health of New Yorkers. BES provides statistical and analytic support for public health surveillance, epidemiologic research, and program evaluations at DOHMH. BES plays a pivotal role for initiating and performing inter and intra agency collaboration projects, including acquiring data, developing study designs and methodologies, analyzing data, and disseminating findings.

Responsibilities:

• Support co-design sessions with community-based organizations by identifying research priorities and developing research aims.
• Support design and implementation of qualitative data collection and analysis.
• Contribute to literature reviews and meta-analyses, summarizing qualitative evidence.
• Conduct interviews, focus groups, and other qualitative data collection for research projects focused on gender affirming care, and health/healthcare of TGNCNB and LGBTQIA+ communities. .
• Perform coding, thematic analysis, writing from qualitative data.
• Prepare materials for community feedback sessions and summarize community inputs into reports and/or policy briefs.
• Assist in developing pathways to integrate qualitative insights into the larger gender affirming care research framework.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in public health, social sciences, or related field.
• At least 2 years experience with qualitative data collection and analysis.
• Strong writing, documentation, and analytic skills.
• Familiarity with qualitative software tools (e.g., NVivo, Dedoose).
• Ability to work collaboratively with community partners and research teams.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check

Benefits:

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy
• Medical, dental, and life insurance with low or no employee contribution
• A retirement savings plan with generous employer contribution
• Flexible spending medical and commuter benefits plan
• Meaningful work at an organization striving to advance health equity and social justice

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

FPHNY is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

At-Will Employment Statement:

Employment with FPHNY is at-will, meaning that either the employee or the company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice. This job description does not constitute a contract of employment.

Residency Requirement: You must live in the New York City Tri-state area (NY, NJ, CT) to be considered for a position at FPHNY.