State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Assistant Data Scientist (1945AR)

$41.29-$53.33 Hourly / $3,303.07-$4,266.25 BiWeekly /
$86,210.00-$111,349.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency this class is responsible for assisting with data management, analysis, and predictive activities to support data‑driven decision‑making.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of a Supervising Data Scientist or an employee of higher grade in the performance of routine tasks; receives closer supervision when performing more advanced tasks.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

May lead lower level employees as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Performs routine statistical, analytical and data management tasks;
  • Assists in the preparation of materials and performs tasks needed to establish project designs and protocols to meet agency needs;
  • Uses tools and software, to prepare data, run pre-defined analyses and compile results, and create and update charts and visualizations;
  • Follows established quantitative frameworks and project designs as directed to analyze, summarize, visualize and interact with data to support business and client needs;
  • Assists in conducting literature reviews and organizes references for data science projects to support agency activities;
  • Consults with agency staff on use of data and identifies risks and benefits of using such data and remedies that could offset any risks;
  • Assists in preparing and managing data, and developing and reviewing reports for internal and external audiences;
  • May help test or review technologies for data extraction, preparation and analysis under guidance;
  • Performs related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Knowledge of
    • methods of research design, statistical analysis and data management;
    • data preparation and management and related tools and technology to implement data and analytics projects;
    • programming languages, software tools and related technical resources to implement data and analytics projects;
  • Skills
    • interpersonal skills;
    • oral and written communication skills;
  • Ability to
    • assist in conducting analysis, collecting and preparing data and summarizing;
    • assist in the performance of data analysis;
    • assist in and use common software packages, programming languages and/or tools for spatial analysis for data science.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Six (6) years of professional experience in data analysis, quantitative methods, or geographic information systems, involving statistical modeling or spatial data analysis.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

  • Successful completion of a Connecticut Careers Trainee program approved by the Department of Administrative Services may be substituted for the General Experience.
  • College training in data science, mathematics, statistics, biostatistics, epidemiology, public health, psychology, computer science, geographic information systems, geography, or a closely related field may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor’s degree.
  • A Master’s degree in data science, mathematics, statistics, biostatistics, epidemiology, public health, psychology, computer science or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Classified/Competitive

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(34)-Statistics/Research/Planning

BARGAINING UNIT

(16)-ADMIN & RESID (P-5)

EEO

(2)-Professional

SALARY INFORMATION

AR 24

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

CANCELLATION CLAUSE

New job class. Item No. 26-013

EFFECTIVE DATE

09/15/2026
CLASS: 1945AR; EST: 9/15/2026; REV: 10/6/2026;