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Children and Families, Department of

Research Analyst Advanced

Job Announcement Code(s): 17-02746

County(ies):
Milwaukee

Classification Title : / JAC :
Job Working Title :
RESEARCH ANALYST – ADVANCED 17-02746

Research Analyst Advanced

Type of Employment :
Full Time (40 hrs/week)

Salary :
The starting salary is between $22.47 and $31.00 ($46,737 – $64,480 per year), depending on qualifications. The pay schedule/range is 08-03. A one-year probationary period) may be required.

Contact :
Rocio Serna, Human Resources Spec – Senior, 414-343-5748, Rocio.Serna@wisconsin.gov

Bargaining Unit :
Non-Represented

Area of Competition :
Open

Deadline to Apply :
11/10/2017

Assessment Information :
46403 –

040

RESEARCH ANALYST – ADVANCED

Preview Assessment

The Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF), Division of Milwaukee Child Protective Services (DMCPS), Quality Operations Bureau is currently recruiting to fill the Research Analyst Advanced position in Milwaukee, WI. DCF offers great benefits , personal growth opportunities and work-life balance as a State of Wisconsin employee; and the intrinsic reward associated with serving the children and families of Wisconsin.

Come see why DCF is such a great place to work!

DCF is committed to the important work of helping children, youth and families become safer, more secure and progress down the road to true independence. For more information about DCF, visit our website at http://dcf.wi.gov/ .

Please reference General Information about Jobs in WI State Government .

Position Summary :
Under the general supervision of the Quality Improvement Section Chief, the research analyst provides critical data analytic support to the Division of Milwaukee Child Protective Services (DMCPS) in the Department of Children and Families. The research analyst creates data reports, conducts simple and advanced statistical analyses, and disseminates findings from these analyses to program and policy staff and DMCPS managers and administration to provide accurate, up-to-date information about program performance. The research analyst collaborates with stakeholders from the Division, other units within the Department, county human services agencies, and the public to formulate research questions and formulate their research tasks. The research analyst is instrumental in providing essential data to meet state and federal reporting requirements related to contract management and systematic enhancement.

This position must have sufficient expertise and training to manage the analytical issues inherent in the overall system design and the authority to intervene when necessary around a wide range of data/program/system issues. The position will ensure that appropriate services are provided to the children of Milwaukee County to provide them with safe, nurturing and permanent families.

Special Notes :
Due to the nature of the position, all applicants who may be appointed may be required to allow DCF to conduct a security background check to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without DCF sponsorship). The Department of Children and Families does not sponsor visas, either at time of hire or at any later time.

Qualifications :
Please address the following in your cover letter and/or resume:

Minimally qualified applicants will have:
1. Experience implementing principles of social science research.

2. Experience with statistical analytical software such as STAT, R, SPSS, or other similar platforms.

3. Experience conducting univariate, bivariate and multivariate statistical analysis.

4. Experience developing and presenting clear and concise reports to all levels of staff.

Well qualified applicants will have:
1. Experience with program and policy evaluation theory and techniques.

2. Experience with data and statistical analysis methods.

3. Experience with data manipulation software (Tableau, SAS, Excel, Access, R)

4. Experience with Wisconsin data systems such as eWiSACWIS, CARES and KIDS.

5. Experience with data analysis, interpretation and visual presentation.

6. Experience prioritizing workload.

7. Experience working collaboratively on a team.

The starting salary is between $22.47 and $31.00 ($46,737 – $64,480 per year), depending on qualifications. The pay schedule/range is 08-03. A one-year probationary period) may be required.