Associate Research Analyst

The State of Connecticut, Office of Health Strategy (OHS) seeks a talented and driven Associate Research Analyst to join a new data team focused on providing insight and analysis of clinical health care and related data. The person serving in this role will be responsible for helping develop a new way of intersecting data, technology and healthcare policy. The individual will work closely with programmatic, fiscal and technology staff in the preparation, development, implementation and maintenance of data sets; analysis and interpretation of data sets to provide insights and recommendations; provide technical support as needed; and, interpret results and develop actionable insights. 

Should you have questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Deb Lyons at Deborah.Lyons@ct.gov, (860) 509-7180.

In a state agency, this class is accountable for performing the most complex tasks in the development and implementation of research projects.

Performs most complex duties in area of research design and implementation; develops and conducts formal research methodologies and procedures and analyzes and evaluates data; designs data collection forms and develops procedures; performs complex statistical analysis; prepares comprehensive narrative and statistical reports; may prepare special reports for agency officials in response to inquiries from legislature or the public; performs related duties as required.

Considerable knowledge of research methods and techniques; considerable knowledge of principles, concepts and methods of statistical analysis; knowledge of agency related policies and procedures as related to research; considerable oral and written communication skills; interpersonal skills; considerable ability to analyze data; ability to develop programs and use prepackaged computer programs to perform data analysis.

One (1) year of the General Experience must have been conducting research at the level of Research Analyst.

1. College training 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.
2. A Master's degree in economics, statistics or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

• Expertise in Microsoft SQL and SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)
  
• Experience creating reports and dashboards using Tableau
  
• Experience using statistical analysis to create actionable intelligence for policy making, research or continuous process improvement
  
• Experience transforming large data sets to populate data bases

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities. If you require an aid/accommodation to participate fully and fairly, please contact the DPH Human Resources Office at (860) 509-7177.