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Research Analyst Principal - CYFS

Posting Begin Date: 2025/05/08

Posting End Date: 2025/05/29

Category: Research

Work Type: Full Time

Remote: Flexible Hybrid

Minimum Salary: 29.75

Maximum Salary: 31.73

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. *

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of Idaho's families and children? Are you seeking a position with good work-life balance and an excellent benefits package? Child, Youth, & Family Services (CYFS) is seeking a well-qualified candidate to join our data and analytics team.

TheResearch Analyst, Principalposition will support the data and analytics needs for three divisions, Division of Youth Safety & Permanency (YSP), Division of Family & Community Partnerships (FCP), and Division of Early Learning & Development (ELD). The primary duties for this position will be supporting YSP with Child Welfare data needs. This position is located in downtownBoise.

This position may be eligible for telework after successful completion of probation and necessary training. Approval to telecommute is not guaranteed and subject to termination at any time.

BENEFITS:

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:

+ Analyzes data, interprets trends, and results of the findings, and develops conclusions in coordination with staff

+ Develops interactive data visualization and presentation tools as a resource for all levels of staff

+ Responds to ad hoc data requests and provides responses in an accurate, concise, and timely way

+ Compiles and disseminates findings in formats appropriate to various users and makes oral presentations of findings

+ Identifies erroneous or questionable data and contacts or directs staff to contact providers to verify and correct

+ Reviews and updates data ensuring output is consistent with study

+ May recommend or perform follow up studies of problem areas

+ Confers with information technology staff and approves implementation

+ Works with business areas to oversee and provide data for data driven decision making for the organization

+ Assists business with defining data needs and data collection

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 OR at least three years of relevant practical experience and training in those areas OR Experience or a combination of coursework and experience that represents the knowledge level above.

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

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

+ Good knowledge of Child Welfare.Typically gained by at least one year of demonstrated work experience.

+ Experience creating queries in SQL.Typically gained by at least one year of demonstrated work experience.

+ Experience creating visualizations in Tableau.Typically gained by at least one year of demonstrated work experience.

+ Experience accessing data from Big Data.Typically gained by at least one year of demonstrated work experience.

Learn About a Career with DHW (https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/about-dhw/dhw-careers)

***PLEASE NOTE: application assistance is not available after the business hours listed below, on the weekends, or on holidays and you must apply before 4:59 pm on the closing date. When applying, use CHROME as your browser to avoid complications.

If you have questions, please contact us at:

Email is the quickest way to get an answer to your questions.

(answered Monday through Friday during business hours MST)

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.