STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Associate Research Analyst

Recruitment #211014-6856AR-001

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Introduction

Job Opening: Child Care Licensing Supervisor - Department of Administrative Services

Do you enjoy developing and implementing research projects? Does a career in public service excite you? If so, come make an impact by serving your State! Read below & apply today.

The State of Connecticut, Office of Early Childhood (OEC), is now accepting applications for an exciting Associate Research Analyst role in Hartford, CT. This opportunity is full-time 8:00am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday, alternative/flex work and telework schedules are available.

Our Mission: To partner with families of young children to advance equitable early childhood policies, funding and programs; support early learning and development; and strengthen the critical role of all families, providers, educators, and communities throughout a child’s life.  We will assertively remove barriers and build upon the strengths of historically disenfranchised people and communities to ensure fair access to OEC resources. The earliest years of a child’s life have a huge impact. They shape who that child will grow up to be, affecting their future health, education, and success. That’s why the OEC focuses on children from birth into grade school. Helping young children learn, develop, and overcome barriers will have benefits that last a lifetime.

What We Do: The OEC is a state agency that oversees a network of programs and services that help young children and families thrive. A key part of that work is supporting the providers, teachers, and other professionals who’ve dedicated their careers to caring for and educating children. OEC works hard to support and strengthen families in Connecticut. New parenthood and early childhood are extremely important moments in a person’s life and nurturing or harmful experiences during this time can have significant and long-lasting impacts.  OEC acts on the overwhelming evidence that intervention early in life, is the most promising way to break the cycle of poverty.  At OEC, we:

  • Help parents find and pay for high-quality licensed childcare and camps
  • Inspect and license childcare programs and camps, so parents can trust that their children are in good hands 
  • Offer trainings and resources to help parents build their parenting skills 
  • Oversee programs for families with children who have developmental delays and disabilities 
  • Help protect children and prevent child abuse
  • Help early childhood professionals
  • Guide providers through the licensing and background check process
  • Offer trainings, scholarships, and development opportunities to professionals to build their careers
  • Provide funding to programs that offer services to families
The Role: As part of a dynamic and energetic team you will assist with administering all aspects of Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) including developing the State's system of general supervision, monitoring programs, identifying non-compliance, and working with the General Supervision Coordinator to track the timely correction of noncompliance.  You will take the lead on completing reports required by the US Department of Education Office of Special Education Programs as develop and revised from time to time.  As part of results driven accountability you will provide technical assistance to Early Intervention Service (EIS) programs and staff, managing the public facing website and blog content. You will also develop Birth to Three systems, procedures and guidance documents/tools. The Birth to Three System nationally and in Connecticut is continually evolving so responsibilities change over time.  

Benefits: We participate in a competitive benefits package that includes comprehensive healthcare policies including medical and dental coverage, retirement plan options, paid time off and more! We also encourage a healthy work-life balance for all employees! 

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Selection Plan

All State employees shall follow the guidelines as listed in Executive Orders 13F (3a) and 13G (3a).

To Apply:
  • In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
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Important Information After You Apply: 

  • This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the question's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam. 
  • Note:  At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include:  a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.  Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated to apply for this position.
  • Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position. The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
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  • Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account.
  • Should you have any questions about this recruitment please contact faith.macdonald@ct.gov.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

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

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Seven (7) years of professional experience in research, data analysis or economics.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

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

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

  • Experience submitting data into a computer system to evaluate the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part C data. 
  • Experience utilizing Microsoft Access and Excel to manipulate and analyze large data sets in a professional setting. 
  • Experience tracking Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) compliance and results. 
  • Experience observing how the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part C is implemented in Connecticut. 
  • Experience evaluating and running basic statistics and ad hoc reports. 
  • Experience creating data visualizations and step by step instructions with screen shots. 
  • Experience presenting to large groups of various stakeholders. 
  • Experience with rapid/frequent changes and dispute resolution.

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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