Technical Research Analyst

$44,990 - $54,579/Yr

Dept Of Commerce - Topeka, KS

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level

Topeka, KS

Administration of Economic Programs

About the position

The Technical Research Analyst at the Kansas Department of Commerce is responsible for collecting and analyzing data to improve workforce programs. This role involves using software applications to generate reports and analyses from the KANSASWORKS.com database, translating complex data into understandable formats, and ensuring compliance with federal and agency standards.

Responsibilities

• Collects, researches, analyzes, interprets and reports using data within KANSASWORKS.com to communicate needs for improvement, best practices and impact analysis for Workforce Service administered programs.
• Formulate, test and create scripts using software applications like DBEAVER, Python, SQL, PostgreSQL to provide real-time report and analysis using KANSASWORKS.com static database.
• Translates data and formulates it into comprehensible reports and presentations.
• Develops methodologies, tools and standards for data research, collection, analysis and reporting to ensure conformance with federal requirements, agency policies and procedures, and professional standards.
• Collaborates with the RETAINWORKs program and technical staff to manage Data Understanding Agreements (DUAs), Memorandum of Understandings (MOUs) and Internal Review Board (IRB) in relation to the RETAIN grant.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mathematics, economics, or computer science.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with KANSASWORKS.com preferred, but not required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
• Sick & vacation leave
• Work-life balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
• Paid state holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
• Employee discounts with the STAR Program
• Retirement and deferred compensation programs