STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Research Analyst

Hybrid

Recruitment #240327-6855AR-001

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Introduction

Are you looking to Make Your ImpaCT in public service?
If so, then learn more about this exciting opportunity below and apply today!

THE POSITION
The State of Connecticut, Office of Health Strategy (OHS) is currently recruiting for a Research Analyst to provide insight, analyses, dashboard and visualizations of healthcare clinical, financial and claims data to inform and evaluate policy under the direction of the Health Information Technology Officer and data team lead. The successful candidate will have experience developing statistical and advanced data analyses, dashboards, visualizations, and reports to inform and support policy. 

HIGHLIGHTS
  • ADDRESS: 450 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT 
  • WORK SCHEDULE: Full-Time, First Shift, 40 hours per week, with a typical work schedule of Monday - Friday.  
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU 
  • The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes' State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule
  • A Platinum Healthcare Plan, the nation’s best for state employees and dependents, according to a report by Georgetown’s Center on Health Insurance Reform and article by Ellen Andrews, Ph.D., along with comprehensive benefit offerings
  • Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings
  • Generous paid time off, including 13 paid holidays per calendar year
  • Professional growth and development opportunities
  • A healthy work/life balance to all employees
  • State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service. Click here for more information.
DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO
  • Support the execution of a data use strategy and other evaluative activities for the healthcare benchmark initiative; 
  • Make decisions on provider applications to modify complement of services and ownership of healthcare facilities, factors known to influence cost growth and access; and 
  • Create web-based dashboard, infographics, and other price transparency tools to support healthcare policy and consumer decision-making. 
ABOUT US

The mission of the OHS is to implement comprehensive, data-driven strategies that promote equal access to healthcare, control costs and ensure better health for the people of Connecticut. OHS consists of three teams: Health Systems Planning, Health Innovation and Health Information Technology.

We are a small state agency, but we have an influential role shaping the future of health care in CT. Come join our team!


Selection Plan

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Please Note: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.

TO APPLY
  • In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified. 
  • In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, the institution must be accredited.  If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the recruiter listed on this job posting.
  • You must specify your qualifications on your application. You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application for this posting to the JobAps system.
  • In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.
  • All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
  • This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.
AFTER YOU APPLY 
  • Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process. 
  • 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, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.
  • The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
  • Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position. Read through this helpful link to prepare for your interview.
  • Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State Employees which is available at www.ct.gov/ethics.
    CONNECT WITH US 
    • 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. If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Jensine Tran at jensine.tran@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;
      • statistics;
    • Skills
      • interpersonal skills;
      • oral and written communication skills;
    • Ability to
      • analyze data;
      • develop programs and use prepackaged computer programs to perform data analysis;
      • 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

    • 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.
    • A Master's degree in economics, statistics or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
    • Successful completion of a Connecticut Careers Trainee program approved by the Department of Administrative Services may be substituted for the General Experience.

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

    • Experience analyzing large datasets
    • Experience using statistical and computer programming tools, such as SQL, SAS, R or SPSS
    • Experience with data analysis and visualization abilities utilizing software tools such as Power BI or Tableau to create dashboards and reports
    • Experience with patient or claims data collection, processing, and validation
    • Experience with medical coding
    • Experience with oral and written communication, including public speaking skills

    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.

    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.





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