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Research Analyst

Hybrid

Recruitment # 250929-6855AR-001

Location Wethersfield, CT

Date Opened 10/2/2025 12:00:00 AM

Salary $78,296* - $101,215/year (*New State Employees start at the minimum of the salary range)

Job Type Open to the Public

Close Date 10/9/2025 11:59:00 PM

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Do you have professional experience in research, data analysis or economics? If so, we invite you to take this opportunity to read more about joining our team as a Research Analyst!

A t the State o f Connecticut (https://portal.ct.gov/) , De partment of Labor (DOL (https://portal.ct.gov/dol?language=en\_US) ) , we are currently recruiting to fill one vacancy as a Research Analyst (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=6855AR&R1=&R3=) to be a member of our Office of Research team located in Wethersfield, CT.

Position Highlights:

+ Full-time, 40 Hours

+ Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

+ Hybrid work opportunity

The Role:

The Research Analyst position is needed to participate in the collection of data elements in the Occupational Employment and Wages Statistics (OEWS) program. As Research Analyst with DOL, you will take part in all aspects of the survey processes, which includes address refinement, data collection and review, non-response follow-up, quality assurance, estimates review, and publication of estimates.

The Office of Research is Connecticut’s leading producer of information and statistics on the economy, workplace, occupations, and careers. The Office prepares a variety of print and electronic resources for assessing the state’s needs for skilled workers, assisting in economic development initiatives, aiding in the program planning of education and training providers, and guiding the career choices of job seekers and students.

What’s In It For You:

Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=Benefits) page!

+ Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.

+ A healthy work-life balance (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6n9M1Qd5fo) to all employees.

+ State of Connecticut is an eligible Public S ervice Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loan forgiveness after 10 years of service. Click here (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service) for more information.

About the Department of Labor :

The State of Connecticut, Department of Labor (DOL) is committed to protecting and promoting the interests of Connecticut workers. In order to accomplish this ever-changing environment, we assist workers and employers to become competitive in the global economy. We take a comprehensive approach to meeting the needs of workers and employers, and other agencies that serve them. We ensure the supply of high-integrated services that serve the needs of our customers.

We hope you take this opportunity to continue your career with us and make an impaCT !

Selection Plan

FO R ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:

Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Reference Library (https://portal.ct.gov/das/home/services-for-state-employees/statewide-human-resources/applicant-reference-library?language=en\_US) for additional support throughout the recruitment process.

BEFORE YOU APPLY:

+ Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.

+ Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below.

+ Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/act/pa/pdf/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.pdf) , resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.

+ Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.

+ Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing [email protected].

+ Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.

+ Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.

AFTER YOU APPLY:

+ Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).

+ Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression!

+ Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.

+ The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.

+ Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.

QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP:

Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Ethan Ives at [email protected] .

Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in research design and implementation.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

+ Develops and implements formal research projects and assists in these activities on more comprehensive and complex research assignments;

+ Analyzes, interprets and prepares data in a variety of ways;

+ Prepares narrative and statistical reports;

+ Develops computerized databases and analyzes and interprets computer generated reports;

+ Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

+ Knowledge of

+ research methods and techniques;

+ statistics;

+ Skills

+ interpersonal skills;

+ oral and written communication skills;

+ Ability to

+ analyze data;

+ develop programs and use prepackaged computer programs to perform data analysis;

+ understand agency related policies and procedures as they relate to research.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

+ College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.

+ A Master's degree in economics, statistics or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

+ Successful completion of a Connecticut Careers Trainee program approved by the Department of Administrative Services may be substituted for the General Experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

+ Experience developing and conducting applied research projects.

+ Experience sampling and statistical principles, methods, and surveys.

+ Experience in analyzing occupational employment and wage data.

+ Experience with of the Standard Occupational Classification system.

+ Experience in communicating effectively to collect data.

+ Experience in state, municipal, or federal government.

+ Experience with compliance for policies, procedures, and processes for safe, ethical, and secure use of data.

+ Experience using tools for data preparation and analysis, such as Excel, Access, SAS, STATA.

+ Experience managing, cleaning, and analyzing large datasets.

+ Experience working in a fast-paced office environment.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

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