Workforce Research & Survey Design Specialist

The Florida Center for Nursing (FCN) Informaticist will play a central role in advancing the organization’s mission to address nursing workforce issues of supply and demand, including recruitment and retention, through the application of health informatics, data science, and original research.

In addition to conducting research, the Informaticist will integrate analytics with information systems to transform complex health, licensure, and education data into meaningful outputs. Collaborating closely with stakeholders, IT partners, and subject matter experts, the Informaticist will enhance data systems, integrate new data sources, and develop tools that support workforce planning, policy, and program evaluation.

This position is not solely supervisory; it requires hands-on engagement in designing and conducting rigorous research studies. The Informaticist will independently lead investigations into emerging workforce issues, develop hypotheses, design data collection instruments, and apply both qualitative and quantitative methodologies to generate actionable insights.

The ideal candidate is a skilled researcher and analyst who can operate both independently and collaboratively, ensuring data integrity, supporting digital solution design, and contributing to the continuous improvement of FCN’s informatics and analytics capabilities.

• Conduct original research on nursing workforce trends, including root cause analysis of issues such as NCLEX pass rates and regional workforce distribution. 
• Develop hypotheses, define research questions, and establish scientifically valid methodologies for both qualitative and quantitative investigations. 
• Design, administer, and analyze surveys and other primary data collection efforts.
• Provide strategic oversight of nursing workforce data analysis, ensuring alignment with FCN’s mission and research priorities.
• Supervise and mentor the FCN Data Analyst, providing guidance on data management, analysis, and reporting best practices.
• Review and validate datasets, visualizations, and reports for quality, accuracy, and methodological soundness.
• Manage the creation of dashboards, digital tools, and data platforms with IT partners to support stakeholder engagement and evidence-informed decision-making.
• Ensure internal data standardization and integration for consistency across diverse external sources.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for methodological guidance, data governance, and analytical strategy within FCN.
• Prepare and present research findings to stakeholders, policymakers, and executive leadership through written reports, briefings, and visual summaries.
• Contribute to long-term planning and continuous improvement of FCN’s research, analytics, and informatics capabilities.
• Represent FCN at professional meetings, conferences, and collaborative events to communicate insights and promote data-driven workforce development.

This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a field directly related to research or data analysis and a minimum of four years of research experience; or a Master’s degree and two years of related experience. Work experience may not be substituted for the Bachelor’s degree.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Terminal degree in Health Informatics, Public Health, Health Information Management, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related field involving analytical or technical training; OR a Master’s degree in any field plus at least two years of relevant experience in informatics, data analysis, or healthcare research.
• Experience with data integration, analysis, and standardization across multiple sources or systems. 
• Proficiency in data management tools such as Excel, SAS, or SQL. 
• Ability to communicate complex data findings to non-technical audiences.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills in applied research or data quality contexts.
• Experience working independently and collaboratively on data-driven projects. 
• Experience contributing to, or leading, data-informed research or evaluation initiatives.
• Experience mentoring or supervising junior data staff or analysts.
• At least 3–5 years of relevant experience, including project leadership or supervision of analytical staff.
• Experience working with workforce, health care, education, or public-sector data sources (e.g., state agencies, public health departments, academic institutions).
• Proficiency in data visualization tools such as Power BI or similar platforms.
• Strong writing and presentation skills with experience communicating findings to stakeholders or policymakers.