<p>Description</p> <p>State of Idaho Opportunity</p> <p>Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM MST on the posting end date.</p> <p>The Research and Analysis Bureau at the Idaho Department of Labor has an exciting opportunity for a full time Research Analyst. This position is located at the Central Office in Boise, Idaho. Duties will include telephone data collection, performing basic qualitative and quantitative research and will be involved with data preparation, preliminary data analysis and perform related work.</p> <p>Successful completion of a background check is required as a condition of employment.</p> <p>Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. The Idaho Department of Labor is unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of an employment visa.</p> <p>To learn more about the Department of Labor, please visit our website at: www.labor.idaho.gov</p> <p>For questions regarding this position, please contact John Panter (john.panter@labor.idaho.gov).</p> <p>EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:</p> <ul> <li>Refine survey sample by correcting addresses, researching contact names, email addresses and providing a reporting unit description for each sampled location. </li><li>Collect data via telephone, email and survey forms. </li><li>Identify erroneous or questionable data using established methods and procedures to ensure the quality of collected data. </li><li>Code, enter and edit collected data manually or by computer upload to be used for program and labor market evaluation. </li><li>Provide requested data in response to information requests. • Work with lead on survey research such as instrument development, sampling, data collection, data entry and analysis. </li><li>Work with lead on survey research such as instrument development, sampling, data collection, data entry and analysis. </li><li>Minimum Qualifications: You must possess all the minimum qualifications below to pass the exam for this position. Please make sure your resume or work history supports your meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. Failure to do this may disqualify you from being considered for this position. </li></ul> <p>Good knowledge of:</p> <ul> <li>Research methods. </li><li>Principles of statistics. </li></ul> <p>Experience:</p> <ul> <li>Writing analytical (research) reports or materials. This requires approximately one year of work experience analyzing data, drawing conclusions and writing reports or portions of reports supporting research results. </li><li>Using statistical software or spreadsheet software to perform statistical analysis. </li></ul> <p>Benefits:</p> <p>The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance; PERSI retirement benefits; paid sick, vacation, and parental leave; and 11 paid holidays per year. For additional information related to benefits and/or State programs, please visit https://dhr.idaho.gov/StateEmployees/Benefits.html.*</p> <p>EEO/ADA/Veteran:</p> <p>The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.</p> <p>The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov.</p> <p>Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.</p>