Youth Services Research Analyst

at  State of Wisconsin

INTRODUCTION

The Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF), Division of Safety and Permanence, Bureau of Compliance, Research, and Analytics is currently recruiting to fill a Youth Services Research Analyst project position. This position may be filled at the objective (senior) level for training purposes, depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate. Please note: this is a project position with an anticipated end date of April 2, 2028.
DCF offers great benefits, personal growth opportunities and work-life balance as a State of Wisconsin employee; and the intrinsic reward associated with serving the children and families of Wisconsin.
The State of Wisconsin continues to follow necessary health and safety protocols for COVID. Please visit Division of Personnel Management Coronavirus - COVID-19 (wi.gov) for the most up-to-date information. Guidance may be subject to change.
This position may allow hybrid work for a portion of the work schedule up to 90% depending on the employee’s preference and needs of the work unit. Any hybrid work flexibility that may be available will be discussed in more detail in the interview process.
For positions that do allow hybrid work flexibility, employees may need to report to a DCF office location on short notice. There is no mileage reimbursement when traveling to the headquarter location. Our DCF locations are in the following cities: Madison, Milwaukee, Green Bay, Eau Claire, and Rhinelander. Employees need to report to the 201 W. Washington Ave. Madison, WI office or the 635 N 26 St. Milwaukee, WI office on their first day for onboarding and orientation.
High speed internet access is required to meet the needs of remote work.
Come see why DCF is such a great place to work!
DCF is committed to the important work of helping children, youth and families become safer, more secure and progress down the road to true independence. For more information about DCF, visit our website at http://dcf.wi.gov/.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position creates data reports, conducts simple and advanced statistical analyses, and disseminates findings from these analyses to program and policy staff to provide accurate, up-to-date information about program performance. The research analyst collaborates with stakeholders from the Division, other units within the Department, county human services agencies, and the public to formulate research questions and set their research agenda. The research analyst advanced is the statewide expert in measuring key outcomes for older youth involved in child welfare and youth justice programs and provides key consultation to Division leadership on selecting and constructing measures of program outcomes.
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MINIMALLY QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL HAVE:

• Experience designing and/or conducting research and/or evaluation of data analysis within social science research (tools and techniques for collecting and analyzing qualitative or quantitative data, research approaches to human service, workforce development, or child support programs, etc.).
• Experience creating data visualizations for a range of audiences (research reports, briefs, memos, etc.).

WELL-QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL HAVE:

• Experience working with statistical analysis and/or research design methodologies (descriptive statistics, regression analysis, etc.).
• Professional or direct lived experience working with child welfare and/or youth justice laws, regulations, or practices.

HOW TO APPLY

If you haven’t already done so, you will need to create an account and apply online. You must apply online to be considered for this position. Application materials will not be accepted if received in an e-mail, as a hard copy or a fax. Applications received after the deadline will not be accepted.
After you are logged in and are viewing the announcement, click “Apply Now.” You will be asked to provide your personal information and required materials. Online applications that do not include all of the requested materials will not be considered.
Your letter of qualifications and resume are very important parts of your application at DCF and are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. View instructions on developing your resume and letter of qualifications for your DCF application and what should be included in these materials.
Submitted materials will be evaluated by one or more subject matter experts and qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.
The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. Veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.
Veterans with at least a 30% service-connected disability rating should contact the HR Specialist listed in this posting regarding eligibility for consideration under the non-competitive appointment process. For a list job categories that match our positions, see our Military Crosswalk to match your skills.
Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for consideration (transfer, voluntary demotion, or former employees as a reinstatement) must complete the application process to apply.

Please refer the Job description for details