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State of Ohio · 4 hours ago

Social Sciences Research Specialist

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$33.52/hr - $49.18/hr

1+ years exp

The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) supports Ohioans and their families through various programs. In this role, you will track, analyze, and report data for state and federal workforce programs, assisting job seekers and employers in connecting effectively.

GovernmentOffice Administration

Responsibilities

Serve as a data and reporting expert within the Office of Workforce Development. Provide leadership and staff with clear reports, data analysis, and summaries to support decisions

Offer data-based recommendations related to program operations, performance, and policy

Complete required federal reports for multiple grants, including managing and cleaning very large data files with millions of participant records

Work closely with program staff, system vendors, and monitoring teams to check data accuracy and improve program results

Help develop statistical models and tools that fairly measure how well workforce programs are performing

Qualification

Advanced statisticsStatistical analysisResearch methodologyData analyticsComputer software proficiencyCommunicationProcess improvementProblem solvingDecision making

Required

Completion of graduate core coursework in social science or public administration with at least 6 courses in advanced statistics & statistical analysis & research theory, design & methodology, (i.e. earned an undergraduate or graduate level)

18 mos. exp. in application of advanced statistics & statistical analysis & research theory, design & methodology

12 mos. exp. in use of computer hardware, software used for spreadsheets, statistical analysis & graphics presentation & work processing

6 mos. exp. as Social Sciences Research Analyst, 65261

Equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above