Qualitative Research Manager

Job Title: Qualitative Research Manager
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: Senior Social Epidemiologist
Direct Reports Title(s): Qualitative Research Analyst

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: $127,926

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 Manager to collaborate with NYC researchers focused on gender affirming care and the health of TGNCNB and LGBTQIA+ communities. The role will focus on developing qualitative research plans, protocols, and instruments while overseeing high quality, in-house qualitative research activities. The role will also supervise the Qualitative Research Analyst.

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:

• Collaborate on projects with NYC researchers who conduct qualitative or mixed-methods research on gender affirming care, and/or health/healthcare of TGNCNB, and LGBTQIA+ communities.
• Identify areas for qualitative research support for NYC gender affirming care projects, and co-develop qualitative research plans, protocols, and instruments.
• Supervise qualitative data collection, conduct qualitative data analysis, and oversee coding, thematic development, and data synthesis.

• Supervise the Qualitative Research Analyst in data collection, processing and analysis activities.

• Draft summaries of qualitative findings and contribute to qualitative components of mixed-methods research reports, including gender affirming care and/or TGNCNB-specific research findings.
• Identify qualitative infrastructure needs to support management and integration of gender affirming care research activities and findings in NYC.

Requirements:

• Master’s or doctoral degree in qualitative research, sociology, anthropology, or related field, or bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of research experiences.
• 5+ years of qualitative research experience, including data collection, coding, and analysis.
• Experience supervising analysts or research teams.
• Ability to translate qualitative findings into policy-relevant narratives.
• Strong organizational and writing skills.

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.