Research Analyst 1/2/3 (PCN 062207)

About the role

Welcome to the Department of Health. We’d be delighted to have you join our team. If you envision yourself in this role and are ready to start an exciting career with us, apply today.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex research and gather statistical information from a variety of datasets to support the Division's policy research, development of reporting metrics for state and federal requirements, and conduct programmatic evaluation of grant-funded services.
• Develop, analyze, and recommend improvements to research and analysis methodologies, prepare technical reports, and maintain project documentation to support section-wide management activities using a variety of software/tools such as Power Bi, SPSS, SAS, R SQL, and/or Tableau.
• Conduct investigative research or statistical analysis as part of the Division's mission to promote an integrated and comprehensive behavioral health system based on sound policy, effective practices, and partnerships.
• Advise others on technical issues related to research and data analysis.

Requirements

This position is open to Alaskan Residents only. Please check out the residency definition to determine if you qualify. This position is being filled at either the 1, 2, or 3 level, depending on the applicant's qualifications and job experience. It is recommended, and you are encouraged to apply at any/all levels for which you qualify.

Qualifications

The Division of Behavioral Health is seeking a dynamic individual passionate about technical research and data analysis that directly informs programs and policies supporting vulnerable Alaskans.

Skills

Knowledge of the scientific principles, methods, and processes used to conduct a systematic and objective inquiry, including study design, collection, analysis, and interpretation of data; and the reporting of results.

Benefits

The Division of Behavioral Health offers exciting work that has a positive impact on the lives of Alaskans. The Division is guided by our belief that every employee is a change agent whose ideas, values, and beliefs are respected as they enrich our overall team environment.

Pay

The pay range for this position is determined by the level of the position (1, 2, or 3) and the applicant's qualifications and experience.

Schedule

The position offers a hybrid telework environment for those interested in this opportunity.