Research Analyst Principal - PH

Posting Begin Date: 2024/06/18

Posting End Date: 2024/08/18

Category: Research

Sub Category: Business

Work Type: Full Time

Remote: Flexible Hybrid

Location: Boise, ID, United States

Minimum Salary: 31.73

Maximum Salary: 34.00

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

Description

DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND INDEPENDENCE OF IDAHOANS

*THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL BE OPEN UNTIL FILLED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO BE CONSIDERED.

The Division of Public Health has an opening for a Limited Service Research Analyst, Principal, in our Health Statistics Unit at Central Office in Boise. This position will plan and direct the implementation, and development of the Division's Idaho Violent Death Reporting System (IdVDRS) program. The IdVDRS will collect data from Idaho county coroners, law enforcement, and vital death records to inform stakeholders and the public to improve planning, implementation, and evaluation of violence prevention policies and programs. The incumbent will identify areas of research and make recommendations to management regarding these projects. They will design the research methods, establish procedures to assure the quality of the data, and approve the results of the projects.

This announcement will be used to fill the current vacancy in Boise only. If you have previously applied for Research Analyst, Principal and wish to be considered for the current vacancy, you must reapply under this vacancy. Previous scores will not be used. This is Limited-Service position ( which means the position ends when the funding ends). The current cycle of funding ends August 31, 2027. Funding for the subsequent cycle will be applied for. Lengths of appointments are determined by the availability of funds such as grants and/or time frames such as pilot project or program termination. Updated agreements are required every two (2) years.

This is a limited-service position. Length of limited-service appointments are determined by the availability of funds such as grants, alternative funding sources and/or timeframes such as pilot projects, alternative funding sources or program termination.

BENEFITS:

BEST RETIREMENT AVAILABLE IN THE NATION

We have one of the Nation's best state retirement systems (https://www.persi.idaho.gov/members-1/) (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit.

OTHER EXCELLENT BENEFITS

• 11 paid holidays

• Generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start

• Paid parental leave (https://dhr.idaho.gov/information-for-state-employees/)

• Medical, dental, vision insurance - incredible rates! (full-time/30+ hours per week)

• PERSI Choice 401(k)

• Deferred compensation plan

• Life insurance

• Short and long-term disability insurance

• Student Loan Forgiveness (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service)

• Wellness programs

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

• Wide variety of training opportunities

• Some positions offer flexible hours and/or telecommuting

  EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

• Uses Tableau, SAS and SQL Server to obtain and organize data from various data systems.

• Manages a grant including applications, reporting, and budgeting.

• Supervision of an employee.

• Maintains regular communication with The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

• Cultivates and maintains relationships with coroners and law enforcement.

• Consults with officials of state and federal agencies and private entities to coordinate development and design of research projects.

• Compiles and disseminates research results in formats appropriate to various users and makes oral presentations of findings.

• Reviews and updates data ensuring output is consistent with study; analyzes data and interprets trends and results of studies and develops conclusions.

• Manages database including ensuring data quality and accuracy of the database.

• Attends trainings, conferences, and seminars to enrich data analysis techniques and remain updated on federal and state reporting requirements.

  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  You must possess all the minimum qualifications below to pass the exam for this position. Please make sure your resume or work history supports your meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. Failure to do this may disqualify you from being considered for this position. It is highly recommended to attach a one-page cover letter to your application to demonstrate how you meet the requirements below.

• Experience that demonstrates considerable knowledge of modeling and trend analysis and simulation techniques.Typically gained by completion of at least two semesters of college level statistics in modeling, trend analysis and simulation techniques, AND at least two years of relevant practical experience and training in those areas.

• Experience planning, developing, and implementing complex research and statistical projects and presenting the results.Typically gained by at least one year of work experience planning, developing, and implementing complex research and statistical projects, and presenting the results. Experience should include independently identifying or defining the scope of the project; analyzing the problem requiring research and statistical analysis; developing the research project; and implementing and presenting the research results.

• Experience using and interpreting output of a statistical analysis software package (e.g. SAS, SPSS, STATA, Number Cruncher, Excel, Minitab, etc.). Typically gained by at least one year of experience using and interpreting statistical output from a statistical analysis software package.

  Below is preferred experience. It is not required for the position but applicants with this experience may receive consideration over other applicants.

• Experience using a data extraction system such as Business Objects, Microsoft Access, SAS, Tableau, SQL Server, or similar program. Typically gained by at least six months of related experience or successful completion of college coursework. Typically gained by at least six months of related experience or successful completion of college coursework.

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  EMAIL: [email protected]

PHONE: (208) 334-0681

EEO/ADA/Veteran:

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email[email protected].

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.