Asst Dir Off of Hlth Data Analytics -Legislative Research Commission

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Final date to receive applications
10/15/2026 (11:59 PM ET)2605223

Asst Dir Off of Hlth Data Analytics
-Legislative Research Commission

Employment Type

LEGISLATIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | LRC | 40.0 HR/WKClick here for more details on state employment.

Hiring Agency Legislative | Legislative Research Commission Location
702 Capital Ave Frankfort, KY 40601 USADescription

The Legislative Research Commission is accepting applications for the position of Assistant Director for the
Office Health Data and Analytics. This position is nonpartisan in nature and requires the ability to work with
neutrality in a politically charged environment.

The Legislative Research Commission provides staff support to the Kentucky General Assembly. The agency offers
unique opportunities to people seeking fulfilling, challenging, and rewarding careers. LRC staff members
provide diverse services and are united by the common purpose of supporting the branch of government closest
to the people.

This is a permanent, full-time position with benefits including health and life insurance; retirement plan;
and paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. Compensatory time is awarded on an hour-for-hour basis with prior
approval.

Job Duties:

At the direction of the Legislative Research Commission, develop study topics.
Establish and maintain effective communication of final reports to relevant persons and agencies to
convey the research report findings, conclusions, and resolutions in a clear, professional, and impartial
manner.
Maintain a collaborative relationship with the Cabinet for Health and Family Services and other agencies
and organizations as is required to ensure appropriate research.
Prepare and submit all assigned reports to the LRC in a timely manner.
Establish a comprehensive schedule for each research project. Conduct regular meetings with research
team to review the status of studies and to provide guidance to ensure that projects are effectively managed
and progress is being made a timely manner.
Thoroughly review and revise all preliminary and final research reports, ensuring the accuracy,
completeness, and clarity of the findings, evidence, analysis, and conclusions presented in the reports.
Stay updated on relevant federal, state laws, regulations, policies, and procedures to ensure a deep
understanding of the legal framework within which the research is conducted, and provide guidance and
expertise to the research team.
Implement internal systems to ensure that all records, data, and information collected from outside
sources are legally and securely maintained. Ensure that all data sharing agreements with agencies and outside
organizations are legally upheld.
Maintain research staff by interviewing, selecting, orienting, and training employees.
Travel as required for work-related duties.
Provide strong leadership by clearly communicating job expectations, setting goals and objectives,
monitoring individual and team performance, providing constructive feedback, coaching, and taking appropriate
disciplinary steps.
Evaluate staff and ensure that they are maintaining skills necessary for conducting required analysis
and maintaining knowledge of Kentucky education data.
Implement and monitor a data collection system that ensure the accuracy and integrity of the data
collected. Ensure that all staff follows the system to ensure accuracy of data used for research and reports.
Other duties as assigned

Desired

Skills and Abilities:

Possess exceptional communication skills to effectively convey complex research concepts, methodologies,
and findings. This includes the ability to write comprehensive reports, research papers, as well as
communicate research findings.
Exhibit strong research skills, including the ability to conduct thorough literature reviews, gather
relevant data, analyze information, and prepare comprehensive issue papers and research studies.
Demonstrate proficiency in creating visual representations of data, such as charts, graphs, and
infographics, that effectively communicate key research findings and complex information to diverse audiences.
Possess comprehensive knowledge of relevant federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and legal
precedent that impact the research area, and the ability to interpret and apply them appropriately in research
studies and analyses.
Demonstrate the capability to take initiative in research activities, while also fostering a
collaborative and inclusive work environment. This includes the ability to…