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Department - Community Resources and Workforce Development

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Job Type: Classified

Job Classification: 5379 - Research Analysis Manager

Salary Grade: 14\ \ Pay Range\ Hiring Range: \$60,487 - \$72,585 Annually\ Full Range: \$60,487 - \$84,682 Annually \ \ Salary offers are based on the candidate\'s equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification.

The Prosperity Initiative team is hiring! Were a small team with an important mission: were focused on reducing generational poverty in Pima County. Those with a background in program evaluation or public policy analysis are especially encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate will be the teams subject-matter expert in the management and interpretation of quantitative data. The incumbent will work with internal and external collaborators to identify and interpret population-level indicators available from national, regional, and local sources. They will also provide support for the development of tools to evaluate program performance and effectiveness. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of professional experience working with U.S. Census data, and will be a proficient Excel user. As the Research Analyst Manager, you will also effectively communicate results to other research specialists as well as people who are not familiar with the technical details of data analysis. By joining our team, the Research Analysis Manager also works to support the broader mission of our Community and Workforce Development (CWD) Department: our shared goal is to work together to serve our community with heart and urgency.

Essential Functions:

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the departments need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Designs, develops and manages comprehensive studies and research projects using appropriate research methodologies and procedures;

• Develops and manages evaluation projects for programs and initiatives being implemented by the county;

• Manages and supervises the research and evaluation team members and the work they perform;

• Consults with and advise management regarding policies and the implications of research findings;

• Plans, designs, collects and analyzes data for comprehensive statistical reports;

• Analyzes and interprets data to be able to make solid recommendations to management.

• Prepares complex technical reports in support of analytical findings of special research projects and studies at the direction of management.

• Provides technical assistance and consultation in the implementation of new programs to include program designs based on evidence-based practices;

• Researches complex and politically sensitive issues and makes recommendations to management;

• Assists management and grant writer in the preparation and writing of research proposals for new funding sources

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with a major in public administration, business administration, statistics or a related field AND four years of experience in applied research, statistical or analytical work.

(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)

OR:

Four years as a Resea ch Analyst II or four years of experience in applied research, statistical, analytical work or similar work.

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the \"Education\" and \"Work Experience\" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write \"see resume\" on your application.

Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):

Undergraduate and graduate degrees from an accredited college or university in a fi