Research Analyst Hybrid AR

Introduction

Do you want to utilize your skills and make a difference? Are you looking to take the next step in your career? If so, please read on to learn more about this exciting opportunity!

• Work Schedule:
  
  Full‑time, 40 hours per week, 7:30 am‑4:00 pm, typically Monday‑Friday
• Location:
  
  Hartford, CT
• Position Number: 34459
• This position requires both in‑state and out‑of‑state travel.

• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• A healthy work/life balance for all employees.
• Access to the State Employee Benefits Overview page.

This Research Analyst will assist with Management Information Systems (MIS) work for the Bureau of Aging, including statewide data collection, analysis, reporting and evaluation, and provide technical support under the direction of the BOA’s Associate Research Analyst.

• Assist the Associate Research Analyst with data collection and analysis.
• Implement data collection tools including survey methodologies.
• Provide statistical analysis and evaluate qualitative and quantitative data.
• Provide technical support to staff and contractors for data collection and reporting.
• Extract, apply and analyze data from multiple sources, such as the Census Bureau and American Community Survey, to identify population needs for the State Plan on Aging and grant applications.
• Assist the Associate Research Analyst with the preparation and submission of the annual State Performance Report to the federal Administration for Community Living.

The Mission of the Department of Aging and Disability Services (ADS) is to maximize opportunities for the independence and well‑being of people with disabilities and older adults in Connecticut. Our programs, policies, and practices are designed to:

• Deliver aging and disability services responsive to the needs of Connecticut citizens.
• Provide leadership on aging and disability issues statewide.
• Co‑ordinate aging and disability programs and services in employment, education, independent living, accessibility, and advocacy.
• Advocate for the rights of Connecticut residents with disabilities and older adults.
• Serve as a resource on aging and disability issues at the state level.

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.

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

• College training may be substituted for general experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equaling one‑half (½) 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 general experience.
• Successful completion of a Connecticut Careers Trainee program approved by the Department of Administrative Services may be substituted for general experience.

• Experience with data management.
• Experience with quantitative analysis, including inferential statistical techniques.
• Experience with developing and implementing data collection tools including utilizing survey methodologies.
• Experience with extracting and analyzing data from more than one source, including data management systems or software platforms.
• Experience with aging or social services programs.

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

• 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.

The State of Connecticut is an equal‑opportunity/affirmative‑action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.