RESEARCH ANALYST V2017C1
DEFINITION OF WORK Summary This is managerial work in planning, organizing and directing a comprehensive research program which includes gathering, analyzing and reporting statistical, economic, program or administrative data. Standard Classification Factors Supervision Received - LEVEL E: "Under administrative direction…" At this level, employees are free to plan, develop and organize all phases of the work necessary for its completion within program guidance. Generally, they can develop and utilize any procedures and methods which do not conflict with major policies. Supervision is generally exercised over them through staff conference-type discussions and a review of progress reports. Difficulty - LEVEL D: Unusual… The type of position which requires the exercise of unusual managerial, administrative, or scientific skill often involving several unrelated activities, frequent decisions, meeting of deadlines, negotiations with other high level functionaries, and planning, organizing, developing and coordinating large scale work projects requiring an unusual amount of concentration and analytic ability or unusually difficult engineering or scientific research or development or both. Complexity - LEVEL E: Work is of a highly diverse and/or complex nature characterized by a broad range of activities and frequently changing conditions, situations and problems. Considerable analytical thought is necessary for interpreting a variety of factors, problems and alternatives for methods and procedures. Work requires the origination of ideas, techniques and programs for solving technical problems or complicated situations. Workers at this level exercise a high degree of responsibility for independent judgment and may participate in major program changes or policy decisions. Work may be reviewed by occasional conferences or reports to superiors. When guidelines exist at this level, they are normally characterized by regulations, policies or complex technical manuals. Consequence of Actions or Decisions - LEVEL D: Consequences of actions or decisions at this level are significant as the work may be rarely if ever reviewed, making errors difficult to detect. Errors may cause major program failure or a high degree of confusion. Injuries to others due to errors are serious or incapacitating or both and costs due to errors are substantial. Contacts - LEVEL D: The purpose of the contact is to justify, defend, negotiate, persuade or interrogate to settle matters, maintain good will, gain cooperation or reach compromises when the information is controversial or the individuals or groups have strong differences of opinions or diverse viewpoints. Extensive use of communication techniques and well developed communication skills are required for dealing with others. Physical Demands - LEVEL A: The work is predominantly sedentary and requires minimal or negligible physical exertion. The employee is normally seated; however, the nature of the work allows for periods of standing or walking at will. Environmental Conditions - LEVEL A: The work environment involves normal everyday hazards or discomforts typical of offices, meeting and training rooms, or libraries. Comfortable levels of temperature, ventilation, lighting and sound are inherent in the work environment. Exposure to deviations from pleasant environmental conditions is only occasional. The likelihood of injury is remote. Supervision/Leadership - LEVEL F: Involves scheduling, supervising and evaluating work as a supervisor to managers of first line supervisors. May administer major departmental or multi-functional programs through subordinate manager. Distinguishing Features Differs from the Research Analyst IV class in which the incumbents plan and direct a research program which is moderate in scope. EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED Plans, organizes, and directs a program for gathering, analyzing, and reporting statistical, economic or administrative data. Supervises lower-level staff engaged in activities of a research program; provides supervision directly or through subordinate administrators and supervisors. Formulates administrative and research policies, and correlates program policies and practices with state and federal requirements. Formulates and implements methods and procedures for collecting, analyzing, interpreting, presenting and utilizing data to determine the effectiveness of existing programs and to plan, develop or improve programs. Directs complex and extensive research studies, reviews reports, and makes recommendations for action by agency officials. Directs the preparation and maintenance of necessary records and reports. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS Knowledge *Knowledge of the principles and methods used in the collection, analysis, and presentation of statistical, economic, and administrative data. *Knowledge of research design methods and procedures. *Knowledge of English usage and written communication. Knowledge of the basic principles of supervision. Abilities *Ability to plan, assign, and supervise the work of a staff of professional and clerical employees. *Ability to use and adapt technical formulae in reducing, analyzing, and interpreting data. *Ability to apply appropriate statistical techniques. *Ability to exercise judgment in collecting statistical, economic, and administrative data and in preparing interpretative reports. *Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with fellow employees, administrative officials, and the public. *Ability to read and comprehend technical narrative material including manuals, handbooks, and instructional memoranda for application to daily work. *Ability to organize and clearly express information in concise, written form. *Ability to communicate information or instructions orally. *Ability to apply analytical thinking to specific problems. *Ability to plan and direct the activities of a major research project. *Necessary at Entry MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Four years of experience in collecting, evaluating, studying or reporting on statistical, economic, fiscal/budget, legislative or administrative data. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency.
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