Research Analyst

　　Recruitment # 240119-6855AR-001

　　Location Hartford, CT

　　Date Opened 1/22/2024 1:00:00 PM

　　Salary $72,926* - $94,374/year (*new state employees start at minimum of the pay plan)

　　Job Type Open to the Public

　　Close Date 2/5/2024 11:59:00 PM

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　　Introduction The State of Connecticut (https://portal.ct.gov/) , Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) (https://www.osc.ct.gov/) is currently seeking dynamic, passionate individuals who are eager to contribute their expertise within the Budget and Financial Analysis division as a Research Analyst (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=6855AR&R1=&R3=) . Join our team and embark on a rewarding career that offers growth, superlative benefits, and a culture that encourages work/life balance.

　　WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

　　Work for a Forbes top company - ‘Forbes’: State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 (https://portal.ct.gov/DAS/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2023/Forbes-State-of-CT-Ranked)

　　Comprehensive health and dental insurance, providing you with peace of mind and access to quality healthcare

　　Robust pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings to secure your financial future

　　Generous paid time off, including vacation days, sick leave, personal days, and 13 holidays per calendar year

　　We are an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, which means you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service.

　　A culture that recognizes the importance of work/life balance (https://www.jobapscloud.com/ct/sup/EVPSlideDeckFall2021.pdf) and offers alternate work schedules and telecommuting options

　　Opportunities to invest in your professional growth and development with training programs, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for advancement within the State of Connecticut

　　Connecticut is a strong community with a lot to offer in entertainment, food and shopping, recreation in our beautiful state parks and forests, diverse culture, and rich history. Learn more about all Connecticut has to offer. (https://www.ctvisit.com/)

　　POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

　　Full-Time, 40 hours per week

　　Monday through Friday

　　Location: 165 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106

　　Hybrid (office/telework) may be available

　　THIS JOB IS FOR YOU IF

　　You use your strong critical thinking and investigative skills to identify solutions to complex problems.

　　You value working in and maintaining a collaborative team environment in an in-person or remote setting.

　　You find creative ways to interact with data and present your findings to a wide range of audiences.

　　You value fiscal accountability and want to be a reliable steward of State resources.

　　You want to do work that matters and want to build a better Connecticut with the Office of the State Comptroller, promoting economic growth, advocating for fiscal control, and championing policies that lower costs.

　　DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO

　　Conduct economic studies including research and investigation to assist the State Comptroller in discerning state and national economic trends, especially as they relate to the State budget.

　　Evaluate legislative and policy proposals in the areas of state and federal tax policy, healthcare policy, and economic development initiatives.

　　Produce monthly economic summaries and briefings for the State Comptroller and Executive Office staff as part of the breakdown required for the Comptroller’s monthly letter and budget projections to the Governor.

　　Assist in the preparation of the economic sections of the state’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and September 30th financial statement.

　　Assist in the administration of the OpenConnecticut Transparency website.

　　ABOUT US

　　The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) is an agency whose mission is to provide accounting and financial services, administer employee and retiree benefits, develop accounting policy and exercise accounting oversight, and prepare financial reports for the state, federal and municipal governments, and the public.

　　We are located in the State Office Building at 165 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT. This state-of-the-art building offers free garage parking, an on-site cafeteria, and ergonomic workspaces.

　　The Budget and Financial Analysis division performs the state’s accounting and financial reporting functions and develops and executes the agency budget. The division is accountable for posting, analyzing, and reporting state expenditures and regularly monitors the health of the state’s budget condition.

　　Selection Plan

　　For assistance in applying, please visit our 'Applicant Tips on How to Apply (https://www.jobapscloud.com/ct/sup/ApplicantTips2021Nov.pdf) ' page

　　APPLYING FOR THE POSITION

　　For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable when transferring into the Executive branch from another branch, but your state service credit will not be impacted.

　　In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications listed in the job opening. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date of the job opening, unless otherwise specified. You must specify your qualifications on your application.

　　Ensure that your application is complete before submitting it. To comply with Public Act 21-69 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/act/pa/pdf/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.pdf) , the State of Connecticut no longer requests resumes during the initial application process. Once your application is submitted into the JobAps system, you cannot make revisions.

　　In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, the institution must be accredited. For institutions located outside of the U.S., you must provide documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service specializing in determining foreign education equivalencies to the recruiter listed on this job posting.

　　All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the specified deadline. Late applications will not be considered. Candidates may request a rare and documented exception for events that incapacitate them during the entire duration of the job posting period by providing a legally recognized justification to accommodate such an exception. Requests may be made to [email protected].

　　WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER APPLYING

　　Applicants will receive correspondence via email, and are also encouraged to monitor their Personal Status Board daily for status updates, notices, and tasks required in the recruitment process.

　　Some postings may require additional referral questions (RQs). You will receive an email with these questions after the posting’s closing date. Check your email and Personal Status Board for notifications, including your spam or junk folders.

　　You may be required to submit additional documentation supporting your qualifications at any point during the recruitment process. The documentation may include a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, or licensure, at the discretion of the hiring agency.

　　The immediate vacancy is listed above, but your application may be considered for future vacancies in this job class.

　　Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.

　　Candidates offered 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.

　　CONNECT WITH US

　　Due to the high volume of applications, we cannot confirm receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account.

　　If you have any questions about this recruitment, please contact Jaime Williams at [email protected] or 860-702-3572.

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　　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 utilizing Microsoft Office Suite software to carry out the general administration of work, including Microsoft Excel and Access to prepare spreadsheets, manage data, execute formulas, and formatting and Microsoft Teams to communicate in a team setting.

　　Experience reviewing and interpreting economic studies and data to produce summary reports and forecasts.

　　Experience interpreting and addressing health care policy and state budget issues.

　　Experience utilizing Core-CT or other ERP Financial Systems to review and interpret data.

　　Experience communicating to a diverse population and building consensus, including verbal and written communication.

　　Conclusion

　　INCOMPLETE APPLICATION PACKAGES AND THOSE RECEIVED AFTER THE CLOSING DATE INDICATED ABOVE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

　　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. If you require accommodations under the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Jaime Williams at [email protected] or 860-702-3572.

　　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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