STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Research Analyst

Recruitment #190716-6855AR-001

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Introduction



The State of Connecticut, Department of Social Services (DSS), is recruiting for a Research Analyst within the Eligibility Policy and Program Division-Economic Security Unit in the Central Office location in Hartford, CT. The hours are 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday.

Selection Plan

If selected to interview, please bring the following at the time of interview:


Non-State employees:

  • 3 supervisory references.

Current state employees:

  • 2 most recent performance evaluations.
  • 2 most recent years of attendance records.

Should you have questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Kelly Geary at Kelly.Geary@ct.gov.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in research design and implementation.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Develops and implements formal research projects and assists in these activities on more comprehensive and complex research assignments; analyzes, interprets and prepares data in a variety of ways; prepares narrative and statistical reports; develops computerized databases and analyzes and interprets computer generated reports; performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Knowledge of research methods and techniques; knowledge of statistics; interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; ability to analyze data; ability to develop programs and use prepackaged computer programs to perform data analysis; ability to understand agency related policies and procedures as they relate to research.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Six (6) years of professional experience in research, data analysis or economics.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The preferred candidate will be detail-oriented and have experience working with complex data sets. The preferred candidate will have substantial experience working in MS Excel and Access. The preferred candidate will have considerable knowledge of statistics and sampling methodologies.

Conclusion

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.





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