Senior Data Research Analyst — Public Assistance (Alaska)

Holland America-Princess (Holland America Dawson City Inn); Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Division of Public Assistance (DPA) in Juneau, Alaska invites applications for a Research Analyst position focused on supporting public assistance programs through data collection, analysis, and reporting. The role emphasizes independent work with cross-functional collaboration and adherence to policy requirements.

Ideal candidates will have strong data management skills, experience with statistical analysis, and the ability to translate complex information into clear, actionable insights

Qualifications

• Uses information technology to access, collect, analyze, maintain, and disseminate data.
• Identifies problems; uses judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
• Applies knowledge gained through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform the job.
• Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results.
• Competencies gained through education or progressively responsible professional experience in investigative research or statistics.
• "Competencies" describe combined knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors for performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex research projects involving data collection, analysis, interpretation, and reporting for Public Assistance programs.
• Developing and maintaining manuals, spreadsheets, computer programs, algorithms, and analytical methods to manage and evaluate data.
• Serving as a data expert by responding to research requests, combining data sources, forecasting costs and benefits, evaluating policy impacts, and identifying potential fraud.
• Preparing clear tables, charts, reports, and documentation for program managers, state and federal agencies, legislators, and the public.
• Working independently while collaborating with program and policy staff, coordinating supporting staff when needed, and maintaining current knowledge through training and cross-functional work.

Skills

Analysis and assessment

Problem solving

Technical competence

Accountability

Database management systems

Oral and written communication

Job description

The Division of Public Assistance (DPA) in Juneau, Alaska invites applications for a Research Analyst position focused on supporting public assistance programs through data collection, analysis, and reporting. The role emphasizes independent work with cross-functional collaboration and adherence to policy requirements.

Ideal candidates will have strong data management skills, experience with statistical analysis, and the ability to translate complex information into clear, actionable insights