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RESEARCH ANALYST PRINCIPAL

Posting Begin Date: 2025/10/27

Posting End Date: 2025/11/10

Category: Research

Sub Category: Business

Work Type: Full Time

Minimum Salary: 33.71

Maximum Salary: 39.66

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

Description

NOTICE: This position is not covered by Social Security. Instead, SWDH employees benefit from a mandatory 401(a) retirement plan with fixed employee and employer contributions.

+ Vision : A Healthier Southwest Idaho.

+ Mission : To promote the health and wellness of those who live, work and play in Southwest Idaho.

+ Values : Accountability, customer-focused, and teamwork influence the work we do and the difference we hope to make.

Are you looking for an opportunity to serve the communities of Adams, Washington, Payette, Gem, Canyon, and Owyhee counties? Do you crave a job where you can make a difference and serve the public? Southwest District Health (SWDH) is recruiting for aPrincipal Research Analystto join the dedicated group of public health professionals in theOrganization Development section within the Division of District Operations.

As aPrincipal Research Analystand public health employee, you will serve an active role in improving the health of your community. As part of a small, but mighty team, you will plan and direct the development, implementation, and evaluation of research and statistical projects. Your primary objective will be to support the organization in establishing quality controls for data collection, research, and evaluation. This entails overseeing and actively participating in the entire research lifecycle, from initial planning to final evaluation, to ensure that projects are conducted effectively and produce reliable results. By maintaining rigorous quality standards, you will play a vital role in ensuring the integrity and reliability of research outcomes within the health district.

If you crave team-oriented work, purpose, and work/life balance, perhaps it's time you considered a career with SWDH. We're all about shaking up the stereotype that working in government is dull. We're disruptors and innovators, all passionately sharing the same vision of making Southwest Idaho the best place to live, work, and play. We believe in fostering a positive and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

This position may include a teleworking option from within Idaho.

Excellent Benefits

This position offers a competitive benefits package including PERSI (one of the BEST RETIREMENT system available in the Nation) (https://www.persi.idaho.gov/docs/members/PERSI-Benefits-at-a-Glance.pdf) with a lifetime benefit!

+ Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits (https://ogi.idaho.gov/benefits-plans/) (Employee-only PPO coverage at $70.74/month for medical/vision and $12.08/month for dental; low-cost options for family members. Free High Deductible Health Plan for employees; low-cost for dependents.)

+ Life Insurance (https://ogi.idaho.gov/life-disability/) (FREE basic coverage; paid supplemental options for employees and dependents.)

+ 11 paid holidays , generous vacation, and sick leave accrual starting immediately. (Holiday pay and accruals are prorated based on hours worked.)

+ Mandatory 401(a) retirement program with 12.4% combined contributions

+ Optional 401(k) (https://www.persi.idaho.gov/choice-401k-plan/active-members/) and 457 (https://www.idahodc.com/rsc-web-preauth/index.html) Saving Plans

+ Wellness Programs (https://ogi.idaho.gov/value-added-programs/)

+ Flexible and family-supported policies, including 8 weeks paid parental leave

+ Bring your canine friend to work on Fridays

+ In-house fitness room and outdoor walking path

+ Ongoing internal and external training opportunities

+ Student Loan Forgiveness (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service) and Tuition Reimbursement!

+ Easy commute with reverse traffic flow from Boise to Caldwell

Our generous benefits package boosts total compensation for full-time Principal Research Analyst, transforming the base pay range from $33.71 - $39.66/hour to an estimated total compensation value, including benefits, of $47.47 - $54.75/hour, showcasing our investment in your well-being and professional growth.

Typical Duties:

Candidates must be able to complete the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation and meet all the mandatory qualifications of the position.

+ Analyze, update, and review data files and reports for statistical accuracy

+ Interpret data trends, draw conclusions, and make recommendations based on study results

+ Consult with users on data utilization and research system potentials

+ Disseminate research findings through written, narrative, graphic, and tabular formats; deliver oral presentations

+ Review and correct erroneous data, ensuring consistency with study objectives

+ Identify research areas, establish data collection methods, procedures, and database parameters

+ Write documentation defining reporting fields; develop programs for data analysis

+ Collaborate with stakeholders for research project coordination

+ Oversee research and evaluation projects conducted by staff and contractors

+ Lead data governance strategies; assist in determining organizational performance measures

+ Implement data tracking and visualization; contribute to organizational strategy and planning efforts

Minimum Qualifications:

You must possess all the minimum qualifications listed below to qualify for this position. All required experience and/or education must be listed under the work history section of this application OR on your resume and must include a detailed explanation of your roles and responsibilities at each relevant employer.

Minimum Qualifications (MQ):

+ Approximately 4 years of experience or equivalent education in modeling and trend analysis and simulation techniques.

+ Approximately 2-4 years of experience or equivalent education in:

- Planning, developing, and implementing complex research and statistical projects and presenting the results

- Using and interpreting output of a statistical analysis software package.

MQ Specialty :

+ Valid Driver’s License

+ Approximately 6 months to a year of experience or equivalent education in strategic planning concepts and practices.

+ Approximately 4 years of experience or equivalent education in multivariate parametric and non-parametric statistical analysis, modeling, trend analysis and simulation techniques.

Ideal Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities :

+ Understanding of public health or community health practices.

+ Ability to work in a collaborative environment and lead collaborative projects.

+ Some experience with data programming languages (R, Python, Sequel, etc.).

Supplemental Information:

This position is not covered by Social Security. As a result, employees do not pay Social Security taxes and will not earn credits toward Social Security retirement, disability, or survivor benefits based on earnings from this job. However, Medicare taxes will still be withheld, and these earnings will count toward Medicare eligibility.

Who May Apply

Individuals who meet all the “MQ’s” and “MQ Specialties” listed above. Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodation may be directed to the contact listed on this job posting.

How to Apply

Log in to your https://statecareers.idaho.gov/ account, find this job announcement and select the Apply Now button. Attach your most current resume and follow the promptings to complete the exam. Hit submit. Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM MST on the posting end date.

The successful candidate will have a history and background supportive of the department's mission goal and be required to complete a pre-employment drug test and a criminal history background check to include fingerprints.

SWDH is an equal opportunity employer and hiring is done without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, sex, age, or disability, exercising the right to family care and medical leave . In addition, preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations. Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodation to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodation or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Human Resource Office at 208.455.5307.

NOTICE: Idaho's Public Health Districts are agencies that are authorized by the State of Idaho as independent bodies. District employees are not State of Idaho employees, rather District employees who receive benefits through the Office of Group Insurance.

To learn more about Southwest District Health, please visit SWDH.id.gov .

If you would like to become a part of our team, we encourage you to apply.

If you have questions about this position, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 208.455.5307