Data Scientist Hybrid Recruitment # 250206-1947AR-001 Location Hartford, CT Date Opened 2/11/2025 12:00:00 AM Salary $104,564 - $135,644/year (*New State employees start at minimum) Job Type Open to the Public Close Date 2/24/2025 11:59:00 PM Go Back Apply View Benefits (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=Benefits) + + + + Introduction Do you want to utilize your skills and make a difference? Are you looking to take the next step in your career? If so, please read on to learn more about this exciting opportunity! The State of Connecticu t (https://portal.ct.gov/) , Office of Health Strategy (OHS (https://portal.ct.gov/OHS/About) ) is seeking an experienced and qualified individual to join our team as a Data Scientist (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=1947AR&R1=&R3=) . Position Highlights: + LOCATION: Hartford , CT + SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm + WORK HOURS: Full-Time, 1st Shift, 40 hours per week, Hybrid (office/telework) may be available. + Please note: This position is grant funded with an anticipated end date of December 31, 2029 and may be extended as needed. What We Can Offer You: + Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page! + Professional growth and development opportunitie s. + A healthy work/life balance to all employees. + Work at a Forbes-recognized company! Connecticut is proud to be featured on both America's Best Employers by State and Best Employers for New Grads in 2024. With our dynamic job market and commitment to fostering a thriving workforce, Connecticut stands out as a top destination for both seasoned professionals and fresh graduates seeking to launch their careers. Discover The Opportunity To: + Engage in a rewarding career; + Showcase your talents in a meaningful role; + Provide support to a division that is passionate about the work we do; + Work together in a collaborative team environment. The Role: The Data Scientist will be responsible for providing data analytics for the AHEAD grant. This includes organizing and applying statistical techniques and research designs to track performance, estimate and interpret metrics/measures, review health equity and economic trends to contain healthcare cost and improve access, population health, health outcomes and advance equity for CT residents. The States Advancing All-Payer Health Equity Approaches and Development (AHEAD) Model is a Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) demonstration project that aims to improve health care outcomes and reduce health care costs. CMS awarded the state of Connecticut with a multi-year grant to implement this model. The Office of Health Strategy (OHS) is the lead agency for AHEAD and the Department of Social Services (the state’s Medicaid agency) is a sub-recipient. The grant period is for 5 years (2024-2029). About Us: The mission of the OHS is to implement comprehensive, data-driven strategies that promote equal access to healthcare, control costs and ensure better health for the people of Connecticut. OHS consists of three teams: Health Systems Planning, Health Innovation and Health Information Technology. We are a small state agency, but we have an influential role shaping the future of health care in CT. Selection Plan FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING: Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Reference Library (https://portal.ct.gov/das/home/services-for-state-employees/statewide-human-resources/applicant-reference-library?language=en\_US) for additional support throughout the recruitment process. BEFORE YOU APPLY: + Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified. + Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below. + Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/act/pa/pdf/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.pdf) , resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency. + Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift. + Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov. + Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other. + Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting. AFTER YOU APPLY: + Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). + Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression! + Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks. + The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class. + Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics. QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP: Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Julie Barker at Julie.Barker@ct.gov . Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence! PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK) In a state agency this class is accountable for directing and conducting the most complex and specialized research investigations/evaluations, statistical analysis and/or data driven studies/projects. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES + Applies statistical and research principles and techniques to a wide variety of issues and projects; + Develops research designs and statistically sound protocols and works with staff to carry out specific research studies; + Develops statistical and computerized models for analyzing data and interprets results to support business and client needs and facilitate informed recommendations and decisions; + Performs complex statistical analyses such as predictive modeling, forecasting, multiple regression, trend analysis, log linear analysis, factor analysis, and multi-variate analysis; + Uses parametric and non-parametric statistics; + Selects, designs, organizes and works out statistical techniques and research designs most suitable for the project/study at hand; + Evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of various statistical techniques and research designs, selecting those which achieve the most valid results; + Conducts in-depth literature searches and writes scientific papers; + Instructs staff in research and statistical techniques, methods, and use of statistical analysis software; + Oversees the production of research proposals, development and maintenance of databases, and interpretation and writing of research and statistical reports for various intra and extra departmental audiences; + May assist in the planning, design, selection, and evaluation of technologies related to data retrieval and analysis; + Performs related duties as required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY + Considerable knowledge of + methods of research design, statistical analysis and database management; + management systems research and development related to social and economic trends; + relevant state and federal statutes, regulations and guidelines; + Knowledge of + data processing computer programming for statistical analysis; + data retrieval and analysis methods; + Considerable + interpersonal skills; + oral and written communication skills; + Ability to + conduct longitudinal investigations/research, including interviewing and performing trend analyses and outcome effectiveness studies; + analyze and evaluate data using multiple regression, log linear analyses, factor analyses and multi-variate analyses; + use statistical packages and/or various data modeling platforms; + design and conduct studies and determine effective solutions; + write technical reports; + Supervisory ability. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE A Master’s degree in biostatistics, epidemiology, public health, psychology, statistics or a closely related area with significant coursework in research methodology and statistics and one (1) year of professional experience with significant involvement in research and statistical analysis. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS + Experience in analyzing big health care claims, utilization, cost and clinical data to provide business intelligence. + Experience performing complex statistical modeling, and performing and interpreting point-in-time and long-term trends regression analyses of healthcare outcomes, quality, utilization, and equity metrics. + Experience using SAS, SPSS, Stata, SQL, R, or other similar statistical application. + Experience with data visualization techniques. + Experience summarizing analytical and statistical assessments into peer reviewed written publications or dissemination to the public by an academic or government institution. + Experience interpreting federal and state laws, and regulations and implementing related healthcare policies and procedures. Conclusion AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility. Click on a link below to apply for this position: Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. Apply Online