Research Analyst

About This Role

This position is for a Research Analyst on the Impact Review Team, providing professional, independent, non-partisan research support to the Idaho Legislature. The role focuses on evaluating the impacts, efficiencies, or cost-benefit of various policy and fiscal decisions, particularly concerning state agency information technology programs and projects.

Responsibilities

• Work within a team of research analysts to provide research and technical expertise on various state agency information technology programs or proposed projects for accountability and value to the State of Idaho
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data to help the Idaho Legislature make informed decisions regarding information technology investments
• Provide expertise to the Legislature through written reports, publications, memoranda, briefs, electronic presentations, dashboards, and oral testimony before committees
• Attend interim meetings or state agency board and commission meetings, which may require some statewide travel

Requirements

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university is preferred, but relevant experience in state or local government budgeting, finance, auditing, public policy, revenue, taxation, economics, or evaluation may substitute for education
• Excellent communication skills and common sense judgment to meet and deliver project objectives
• Excellent analytical skills, documentation techniques, and quality control measures
• Ability to distill complicated data sets and concepts into understandable reports and infographics using Microsoft Suite and Adobe

Nice to have:

• Working knowledge of survey methodology and sampling plans, interview techniques, and quantitative and qualitative statistics
• Working knowledge of evaluation or auditing principles, procedures, and study designs to ensure rigor, objectivity, and quality
• Experience with Power BI, GIS, Affinity, and/or AI
• Working knowledge of the common data systems used in state government for the retrieval of budgetary, financial, and personnel information
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with government agencies, legislators of all political parties, and the public

Benefits

• Flexible schedules
• Career-long learning opportunities
• Opportunity to play an integral role in the government process
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• PERSI retirement benefits
• Paid sick, vacation, and parental leave
• 11 paid holidays per year

Important Details

• Special Notification: This position is exempt from classified state service and the rules of the Division of Human Resources and the Idaho Personnel Commission