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The State of Connecticut, Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD), Institute for Data and Economic Analysis, is currently accepting applications for a Lead Data & Research Analyst (State Program Manager) to support the agency.

WHO WE ARE

DECD is the state’s lead agency responsible for strengthening Connecticut’s competitive position in the rapidly changing, knowledge-based global economy. The agency takes a comprehensive approach to economic development that incorporates community development, transportation, education, and arts and culture.
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KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Considerable knowledge of
• and ability to apply management principles and practices;
• relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;
• project management;
• principles and practices of business and public administration with emphasis on effective organization, administration and management
• Considerable
• interpersonal skills;
• oral and written communication skills;
• Considerable ability to analyze organizational problems and determine effective solutions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Nine (9) years of professional experience.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of the General Experience must have been in the specific area of assignment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

• College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor’s degree.
• A Master’s degree in business administration, public administration or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
• Department of Labor: Two (2) years of experience as an Apprenticeship and Training Program Manager may be substituted for the General and Special Experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with the Regional Economic Models, Inc. (REMI)’s dynamic economic forecasting and policy analysis tool.
• Experience with economic research and analysis.
• Experience writing professional memos.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with federal, state, and municipal data.

THE ROLE

The Program Manager will serve as the lead data and research analyst for the newly established Institute for Data and Economic Analysis (IDEA) within DECD.

Other duties include:

• Perform various research assignments, with an emphasis on housing and municipal data.
• Produce professional memos on policy issues affecting the state’s economy.
• Assess the economic impact of DECD’s programs.
• Conduct economic impact analysis of certain DECD projects.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency this class is accountable for planning, organizing and directing an agency program and/or project or directing the development and administration of programs within a division.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Directs staff and/or operations of an agency program and/or project or division;
• Coordinates, plans and manages program and/or project activities;
• Formulates goals and objectives;
• Develops or assists in development of related policy;
• Interprets and administers pertinent laws;
• Provides input or evaluates staff;
• Prepares or assists in preparation of budget;
• Maintains contact with individuals within and outside of agency who might impact on program and/or project activities;
• Serves on committees and/or task forces as required;
• Speaks before professional and lay groups on subjects related to the agency mission;
• Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;
• Performs related duties as required.