The Business Development Data Analyst is responsible for the performance, integrity and reporting of facts, figures, trends, and analysis of APA’s publishing division and its competitive position. This individual will help with the development an enterprise-wide data analytics and reporting hub, to support the strategies and goals of the organization, working with internal business units to align activities to strategic objectives.

The Business Development Data Analyst will support acquisitions activities of the books and journals teams by identifying top clinical and research topics through market research and feasibility studies. The Analyst will also assess market trends, competitive analytics and other germane market data to generate sales leads for the sales team to drive the organization’s revenue growth goals.

The Analyst will work with large data sets, helping to create data subsets to aggregate, analyze and report data. We are looking for an analytic programming professional who thrives on the opportunity to review and compound data. You will discover efficient ways to organize and analyze data with attention to security and confidentiality, as well as developing new systems to improve data analysis. A great Business Development Data Analyst can fully grasp the complexity of the data and transform it for use by other analysts or researchers. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of large, complex data sets and data programming. You will also be tech-savvy and possess excellent troubleshooting skills.      

This is an opportunity to meaningfully contribute to the future of publishing and patient care, work cross-functionally contributing to a large project across the organization and build a meaningful and lasting benefit for our more than 38,000 members.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Database Management

• Works with the Publishing team to perform analyses and execute programming duties in the development, implementation, and support of the data analytics and reporting hub
• Provide dashboard support by helping to create technical reports or manuals for other teams or users, as well as gathering user requirements for improvements.
• Assist with managing all incoming data files and help the Publishing departments (Acquisitions, Editorial, Journals, Sales & Marketing, Customer Services) to coordinate Project Manager data related activities.
• Review data for inconsistencies or anomalies that could skew analytical results and communicate results with the Publishing team.
• Help maintain databases and conduct routine maintenance as needed to ensure data integrity.
• Help to streamline data collection and analysis procedures to ensure fast access to metrics.
• Help with providing analytic team with cleaned, standardized datasets and help support data analyses for various publishing projects and initiatives.
• Help generate and review documentation for all database changes or refinements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Business Intelligence  

• Create research profiles for all journals and perform gap analysis against the industry research trends and identify opportunities for expansion. 
• Assess performance trends in books portfolio and identify gaps to inform product development.
• Generate lists of targeted authors based on research in top scientific areas, and track progress on commissioning content for publication and retention of authors for future publications. 
• Conduct market research and feasibility studies to analyze the viability of alternative business development opportunities.  
• Scan the marketplace to generate leads and build a pipeline of prospects to assist the sales team with driving revenue in support of the organization’s revenue targets. 
• Identify and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for each product, measure and report output, and inform the business of performance against KPIs. 

• In addition to Editorial KPIs, identify, track and analyze all departments KPI’s from multiple data sources to monitor business strategies as well as to identify trends and opportunities as appropriate. 
• Gather, analyze and report on information collected from other credible sources, such as open web (Google) and subscription services (Outsell, Web of Science) 
• Participate in the review of possible publishing partnerships and the Request for Proposal (RFP) process to evaluate market potential and commercial/editorial viability. 

COMPETENCIES

The Data Analyst’s performance on these duties and responsibilities will be measured using the following competencies:

SCOPE & IMPACT

• Demonstrates a broad understanding of APA’s publishing division and contributes directly to enterprise-wide goals through data strategy, market insights, and business development support.
• Impacts the direction and success of multiple functional areas, including acquisitions, journal submissions and publications, production, sales, customer service, and strategic planning.
• Enables evidence-based decision-making at senior levels by providing high-quality, timely, and relevant data analysis.
• Work contributes to APA’s ability to maintain a competitive position in the market and to expand its publishing and member-focused offerings.

COMPLEXITY, PROBLEM SOLVING & DECISION-MAKING

• Navigates evolving business requirements and organizational priorities while designing adaptable data structures and reporting systems.
• Balances technical detail with strategic relevance, requiring both deep technical expertise and high-level business understanding.
• Demonstrates agility in managing multiple data sources and systems.
• Anticipates and addresses interdependencies across business functions.
• Independently identifies trends, gaps, and opportunities through data analysis to support critical business decisions.
• Uses a methodical approach to design solutions and resolve challenges related to data integrity, analytics tools, or strategic insight generation.
• Exercises sound judgment in balancing data accuracy, business needs, and confidentiality.

RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT & AUTHORITY

• Builds and maintains relationships across Publishing departments, including editorial, sales, acquisitions, as well as APA’s divisions including Education, Membership, and IT.
• Uses diplomatic and interpersonal skills to gain cooperation, resolve data-related issues, and manage cross-functional projects.
• Translates complex data findings into clear, actionable insights for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• May represent APA externally with vendors, consultants, and industry partners, providing feedback and analysis to internal management.
• Functions as a collaborative liaison across business units to align analytics efforts with organizational strategy.

ORGANIZATIONAL KNOWLEDGE

• Understands APA’s mission, customer needs, and publishing landscape, and integrates that knowledge into data analysis and recommendations.
• Applies knowledge of organizational structure, priorities, and business processes to ensure analytics efforts are timely and relevant.
• Recognizes how the publishing division connects to the broader goals of patient care, clinical advancement, and member engagement.
• Tailors analysis to the specific goals of departments and the organization as a whole.

About American Psychiatric Association

American Psychiatric Association (APA) is the world's largest psychiatric organization, with over 38,500 U.S. and international member physicians and 240 employees. Its vision is a society that has available, accessible quality psychiatric diagnosis and treatment. APA has excellent benefits, including medical, dental, 401k, flexible spending accounts, and tuition assistance. The APA is located in Washington, D.C. within walking distance of the L'Enfant Plaza Metro stop.

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