Research Analyst
Hybrid
Recruitment # 251223-6855AR-001
Location Wethersfield, CT
Date Opened 12/26/2025 12:00:00 AM
Salary $78,296 - $101,215/year
Job Type Open to the Public
Close Date 1/5/2026 11:59:00 PM
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Introduction
The State of Connecticut (https://portal.ct.gov/) , Department of Labor (DOL (https://portal.ct.gov/dol/?language=en_US) ) is recruiting a Research Analyst (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=6855AR&R1=&R3=) to work in our Performance & Accountability Unit, located in Wethersfield, CT.
Position Highlights:
Full-time, 40 hours per week
First (1st) shift
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Wethersfield, CT
About Us:
The Performance & Accountability Unit is responsible for the administration of CThires, Connecticut's case management information and reporting system for the Workforce, Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). The unit is also responsible for creating and submitting reports that meet the federal reporting requirements for a number of programs including WIOA, Wagner-Peyser (WP), Jobs for Veterans Grant (JVSG), Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA), Apprentice Training Grants, Community Project Grant.
The Role:
Train system users and provide technical assistance as needed.
Provide basic database support and perform troubleshooting.
Work with CThires to develop strategies for data acquisitions, archive recovery, security and implementation of routine to moderately complex applications.
Collect, analyze and evaluate data to determine the effectiveness of programs, and policies, and to make recommendations for changes to policy, programs, and agency operations.
Utilize a number of tools to retrieve data and develop reports. These tools include SQL, R, Stata, Power BI, Excel and Access.
Deposit data from queries and ad-hoc reports into ACCESS, Excel or other databases and spreadsheets and develop reports as required.
Use statistical applications to perform statistical analysis on data and develop predictions for numerical and other outcomes.
Coordinate and collaborate with other employment and training programs including the WIOA, WP, JVSG, TAA, Community Project Grants and Apprenticeship to develop and submit annual and quarterly reports for each program.
Understand agency related policies and procedures as they relate to CThires and federal reporting requirements.
Administrative maintenance of CThires, including user access, privilege groups and system administration.
What's In It For You:
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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 Service 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.
Discover the opportunity to:
Engage in a rewarding career
Assist our employees so they can achieve success
Make a difference in the public sector
Work together in a collaborative team environment
Selection Plan
FOR 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 DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
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!
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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 at Christopher.Lavallee (Christopher.Lavallee@ct.gov.) @ct.gov.
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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 with statistical analysis tools Stata and R.
Experience with retrieving data utilizing SQL.
Experience using Power Bi to create data visualizations.
Experience training WIOA partners in data entry requirements.
Experience interpreting federal guidance and applying guidance to data entry requirements.
Experience interpreting and explaining WIOA performance measures.
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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