State of Florida - Tallahassee, FL
posted 3 months ago
The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) is seeking a highly responsible and professional Research Analyst to join the Office of Recovery within the Substance Abuse and Mental Health (SAMH) Program. This position is critical in supporting the agency's mission to protect vulnerable populations and promote strong, self-sufficient families. The Research Analyst will be tasked with staying updated on the latest opioid-related studies and evaluations, disseminating innovative methodologies, and sharing important findings with department staff and partners. The role requires independent judgment and expertise in opioid-related epidemiology, program evaluation, and literature reviews, necessitating collaboration with various sections within the program office. The incumbent will conduct complex critical analyses and evaluations of both projected and actual effectiveness of current or proposed program activities. Responsibilities include assisting in the development of research agendas and project scopes, designing systems to capture data, and conducting various analyses on the collected data. The Research Analyst will recommend, implement, and monitor changes in work processes to ensure that stated outcomes are achieved. Additionally, the position involves documenting findings from primary and secondary research, summarizing research studies, and producing graphical and written analyses for interim and final reports. The role also includes preparing programmatic reports, justifications, charts, graphs, and statistical and narrative data. The Research Analyst will utilize software programs to create effective data visualizations and develop presentation slides or infographic reports. Conducting appropriate analyses to answer evaluation questions and providing information for mandatory statutory and annual reports are also key responsibilities. The position may involve conducting special projects as assigned and providing guidance and technical assistance for assigned projects. The Research Analyst will represent the Department at relevant conferences, summits, and meetings, presenting findings and providing consultation through accurate data presentation.