Research Specialist 2

State of West Virginia; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State benefits

Job summary

State of West Virginia seeks a dedicated analyst to lead advanced level analytical work for statewide programs funded by federal grants. You will conduct evaluation studies, develop performance measures, and implement tracking systems to ensure compliance across four grants and seek additional funding opportunities.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in a social science or related field and at least one year of research experience, with substitution options via graduate coursework.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, statistics, sociology, psychology, political science, evaluation research, behavioral science, criminology, or related social science.
• One year of full-time or part-time equivalent paid experience in research work including evaluation designs, statistical analysis, and reporting.
• Substitution: Bachelor’s degree with graduate coursework in research methods, statistics, or advanced mathematics may substitute for training/experience.
• Other Information: any Bachelor’s degree with at least three semester hours of statistics and/or research coursework may substitute for the required training.

Responsibilities

• Develop standards and procedures for monitoring and evaluation of complex multi-program operations.
• Inform Division directors of deficiencies and recommend improvements.
• Analyze and evaluate state and local programs and provide technical support of evaluation methodologies.
• Edit statistical data for accuracy, completeness and consistency.
• Assist with the development of reporting measures.
• Prepare tables, charts and written research reports of evaluation results.
• Write reports for publication.
• Conduct literature reviews and summarize empirical research for context.
• Engage in data management and prepare data for analysis.
• Participate in cross-state opportunities with peers.
• Develop relationships with partners and university peers to enhance engagement.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Research methods

Data interpretation

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, statistics, sociology, psychology, political science, evaluation research, behavioral science, criminology, or related social science

Graduate coursework in research methods, statistics, or advanced mathematics

Any Bachelor’s degree with statistics/research coursework

Tools

Statistical software

Job description

Nature of Work

This position leads advanced level analytical work in the research, evaluation and forecasting for several State-level programs that utilize federal funds to place health care providers throughout the state. This position will conduct extensive evaluation projects and assist with the development of federally required performance measures, evaluation plans and tracking systems to ensure compliance with four (4) federal grants and expand opportunities to procure additional funds. This position develops plans, evaluates and implements complex statewide rural health programs through program administrators in: Health Professions Recruitment Program, State Loan Repayment Program (SLRP), Recruitment and Retention Communities Project (RRCP), National Health Service Corps (NHSC), J-1 Visa Waiver Program, Shortage Designation Program, Small Rural Hospital Improvement Program (SHIP) and the Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility Program (FLEX).

The Position Is Responsible For

• Developing standards and procedures for the monitoring and evaluation of complex systems of multi-program operations.
• Informing Division directors of technical area, program or services deficiencies and recommending improvements.
• Analyzes and evaluates state and local programs and provides technical support of evaluation methodologies.
• Edits statistical data for accuracy, completeness and consistency.
• Assists with the development of reporting measures.
• Prepare tables, charts and written research reports of evaluation results.
• Writes reports for publication.
• Conducts literature reviews and writes summaries of empirical research to provide a context for research and evaluation studies.
• Engages in data management practices and prepares data for analysis.
• Participates in cross-state opportunities with peers.
• Develops relationships with partners, university peers and others to enhance engagement.

Minimum Qualifications

Training: Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university in mathematics, statistics, sociology, psychology, political science, evaluation research, behavioral science, criminology, or related social science.

Experience: One year of full-time or part-time equivalent paid experience in research work to include evaluation designs, statistical analysis, preparing written research and/or technical reports, and use of statistical software programs.

Substitution: Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university in the above disciplines and six semester hours of completed graduate level coursework in research methods, statistics, or advanced mathematics from a regionally accredited college or university may substitute for the required training and experience.

Other Information: Any Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with at least three (3) semester hours of statistics and/or research coursework may substitute for the required training.

State employment offers a variety of benefits.

Affirmation

AFFIRMATION: I certify under penalty of law and disqualification that all statements are true and complete. I authorize the State of West Virginia and any agent acting on its behalf to conduct an inquiry into any job-related information contained in this application. I release the State of West Virginia and any agent acting on its behalf from any and all liability by reason of the request for such information. I further authorize and request each former employer, educational institution, or organization (including law enforcement agencies) to provide all information that may be sought in connection with this application. WE DO NOT ACCEPT THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION: Unofficial transcripts High school diplomas or transcripts Birth certificates Social Security Cards Driver’s Licenses Passports These documents will be removed from your profile if submitted.