Research Analyst; Hybrid - AR

Position

Research Analyst – Performance & Accountability Unit, Connecticut Department of Labor.

Location:

Wethersfield, CT. Full‑time, 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Responsible for managing state workforce data systems, providing technical assistance, developing reports, analyzing data, and collaborating with programs such as WIOA, WP, JVSG, TAA, and Apprenticeships.

• Train system users and provide technical assistance for CThires, the state workforce case management system.
• Provide basic database support and troubleshoot system issues.
• Develop and implement data acquisition, archival recovery, and security strategies.
• Collect, analyze, and evaluate program data to assess effectiveness and recommend policy changes.
• Retrieve data and generate reports using SQL, R, Stata, Power BI, Excel, and Access.
• Deposit data into databases (Access, Excel, etc.), develop reports, and perform statistical analysis to produce predictions.
• Coordinate annual and quarterly reports for WIOA, WP, JVSG, TAA, Community Project Grants, and Apprenticeships.
• Maintain system administration, user access, privilege groups, and related procedures.

Develop formal research projects, prepare narrative and statistical reports, create computerized databases, and perform related tasks as required.

• Expertise in research methods, statistics, and data analysis.
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Capacity to analyze data, develop programs, and use prepackaged software for data analysis.
• Understanding of agency policies and federal reporting requirements.

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

• College training may substitute for general experience on the basis of 15 semester hours = ½ year of experience, up to a maximum of 4 years for a bachelor's degree.
• A master’s degree in economics, statistics, or a closely related field may substitute for an additional year of experience.
• Completion of a Connecticut Careers Trainee program approved by the Department of Administrative Services may substitute for general experience.

• Experience with statistical analysis tools Stata and R.
• Experience retrieving data using SQL.
• Experience using Power BI to create data visualizations.
• Experience training WIOA partners in data entry requirements.
• Experience interpreting federal guidance and applying it to data entry requirements.
• Experience interpreting and explaining WIOA performance measures.

Professional growth, paid professional development, work‑life balance, and eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness after 10 years of service.

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

For questions about the recruitment process, contact Christopher.

Lavallee.