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Location : Multiple Locations Statewide, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Remote Employment: Remote Optional
Job Number: 2024-00711
Department: Employment Security Department
Division: Data Architecture, Transformation, & Analysis
Opening Date: 03/21/2024
Closing Date: 4/4/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Salary Information: The high end of the salary range, Step M is typically a longevity step
Description
This job listing is being extended until 04/04/2024 to allow for additional applicants.If you already submitted an application you do not need to reapply.
Our Ideal Candidate is passionate about utilizing data-driven solutions to improve the jobseekers' outcomes through the evaluation of workforce programs, policies, and services in the state of Washington. Our ideal candidate is experienced in designing and conducting quantitative evaluation research (e.g., using randomized controlled trials or applying quasi-experimental methods).
The ideal candidate is also a well-organized team player who possesses excellent professional communication skills, excels at collaborating with both internal and external stakeholders, and is committed to delivering high-quality reports and recommendations on time.
The Data Architecture, Transformation and Analytics (DATA) Division of Employment Security Department (ESD) supports the agency mission and the employment process by providing businesses, individuals, and other customers with the labor market information they need to succeed in a changing economy. The Operations Research Specialist position contributes to the achievement of the organization's mission by conducting comprehensive program evaluation, delivering products and services at the local and state level, providing technical support to clients, and operating as the informational and communications link between the department, the customers, and the general public.
This recruitment will remain open until the position is filled, applicant reviews will be immediate and ongoing. The hiring manager reserves the right to make a hiring decision and close this posting any time beyond the required seven (7) days.
Duties
The Operations Research Specialist will direct and oversee program evaluations and scientific research to improve the operations of workforce programs and delivery of services, and develop statistical and data analyses (e.g., randomized controlled trials and quasi-experimental analyses). They will collaborate with stakeholders, produce high-quality reports, and contribute to projects aimed at improving jobseekers' outcomes and ensuring equity in unemployment insurance provisions.
Some of what your duties may look like:
Qualifications
Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:
Please submit only the required documents as noted below and ensure all Personal Identifying Information (PII) such as Social Security numbers etc. are edited out of your materials for privacy.
Please submit your Cover Letter, and Resume with your Online Application through the "Add Attachments" field A resume will not substitute for the "work experience" section of the application or vice versa. Applications with blank fields, or supplemental question responses with comments such as "see attachments" may be considered incomplete.
Supplemental Information
Our agency's mission and values drive every decision that we make, determine how we interact with others, and are at the core of who we are. Our values are Belonging, Love, Equity, Stewardship, and Access. We understand that a work environment that respects your work/life balance is key; that's why many of our positions are eligible for flexible work schedules and teleworking opportunities. Through support, value, and trust, our employees are empowered to grow and develop into their best self.
Opportunity for All
We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, ethnic, racial, religious, sexual orientation, and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, people over 40 years of age, people with religious beliefs, veterans or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.
If you are a person needing assistance in the application process, if you need this job announcement in an alternate format, or if you have general questions about this opportunity, please contact or at 253-306-2999 or the , Washington Relay Service 711. If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing, or completing your application, please contact or (360) 664-1960 or toll free (877) 664-1960, Washington Relay 711.
This recruitment may be used to fill additional agency-wide positions in accordance with Article 4 of the WFSE Collective Bargaining Agreement.
More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.
We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.
Read about our benefits:
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.
Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.
Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.
Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.
Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.
Retirement and Deferred Compensation
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
Social Security
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Holidays
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.
Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.
Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.
Sick Leave
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.
Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
Vacation (Annual Leave)
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.
Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.
Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
As provided in , an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or re...
Location : Multiple Locations Statewide, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Remote Employment: Remote Optional
Job Number: 2024-00711
Department: Employment Security Department
Division: Data Architecture, Transformation, & Analysis
Opening Date: 03/21/2024
Closing Date: 4/4/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Salary Information: The high end of the salary range, Step M is typically a longevity step
Description
This job listing is being extended until 04/04/2024 to allow for additional applicants.If you already submitted an application you do not need to reapply.
Our Ideal Candidate is passionate about utilizing data-driven solutions to improve the jobseekers' outcomes through the evaluation of workforce programs, policies, and services in the state of Washington. Our ideal candidate is experienced in designing and conducting quantitative evaluation research (e.g., using randomized controlled trials or applying quasi-experimental methods).
The ideal candidate is also a well-organized team player who possesses excellent professional communication skills, excels at collaborating with both internal and external stakeholders, and is committed to delivering high-quality reports and recommendations on time.
The Data Architecture, Transformation and Analytics (DATA) Division of Employment Security Department (ESD) supports the agency mission and the employment process by providing businesses, individuals, and other customers with the labor market information they need to succeed in a changing economy. The Operations Research Specialist position contributes to the achievement of the organization's mission by conducting comprehensive program evaluation, delivering products and services at the local and state level, providing technical support to clients, and operating as the informational and communications link between the department, the customers, and the general public.
This recruitment will remain open until the position is filled, applicant reviews will be immediate and ongoing. The hiring manager reserves the right to make a hiring decision and close this posting any time beyond the required seven (7) days.
Duties
The Operations Research Specialist will direct and oversee program evaluations and scientific research to improve the operations of workforce programs and delivery of services, and develop statistical and data analyses (e.g., randomized controlled trials and quasi-experimental analyses). They will collaborate with stakeholders, produce high-quality reports, and contribute to projects aimed at improving jobseekers' outcomes and ensuring equity in unemployment insurance provisions.
Some of what your duties may look like:
- Define scope of research, project goals, objectives, methods, and plans.
- Conduct comprehensive literature review of program evaluation and workforce policy impact studies to build knowledge to improve estimation and data manipulation techniques.
- Gather, prepare, explore, and clean raw data to be used in the analysis.
- Develop research methods and procedures and econometric models to analyze data and estimate impacts.
- Using statistical software programming languages (for example, R), mathematical models, and descriptive and advanced inferential statistical techniques analyze data and interpret results.
- Carry responsibility for final reports, conclusions, recommendations, and for all technical and/or project-based decisions related to the assigned evaluation projects.
- Extract and share data with customers according to the business needs and confidentiality requirements.
- Coordinate intra- and inter-agency review processes and incorporate them into the evaluation plan to ensure timely delivery of the products.
- Share the study findings with internal and external stakeholders to encourage program staff to implement program changes.
- Consult with program administrators and agency management to develop initial research questions; assess and refine them based on policy implications, feasibility and data requirement; design a research project including timelines and required activities and resources to address them.
- Review, evaluate, and proofread work products completed by coworkers to ensure the highest quality products possible.
Qualifications
- A Master's Degree in Operations Research, Management Science, Statistics, Science (including Social Sciences with strong quantitative analysis, for example, Economics), Mathematics and/or Computer Science, or related field; AND three years' demonstrated experience in one of the above areas; A Ph.D. may substitute for two years of the desired experience. OR a combination of education and/or relevant experience.
- Knowledge of: The body of logic principles, practices, and methods in the specialty field; statistical theory and techniques; research design and methods; complex methods of problem solving; purposes and objectives of agency research programs and activities.
- Ability to: develop, organize, direct difficult research; lead coordination of highly complex statistical projects; acquire data from the most complex data management systems; analyze and interpret complex data; write clearly and concisely; supervise and coordinate the work of others; deal practically and effectively with others in a staff relationship; proficient use of visualization tools, organize and prepare professional reports that Reason logically, draw valid conclusions and make appropriate recommendations.
Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:
- Professional experience working with causal impact evaluation methods such as Randomized Controlled Trials, Interrupted Time Series, Propensity Score Matching, Regression Discontinuity, Instrumental Variable Regression, and/or Difference-in-Differences. Course work in quantitative methods for program evaluation and computer programming may be substituted for the required professional experience.
- Must be able to pass an Unemployment Insurance (UI) Claim & Benefit Information Review.
Please submit only the required documents as noted below and ensure all Personal Identifying Information (PII) such as Social Security numbers etc. are edited out of your materials for privacy.
Please submit your Cover Letter, and Resume with your Online Application through the "Add Attachments" field A resume will not substitute for the "work experience" section of the application or vice versa. Applications with blank fields, or supplemental question responses with comments such as "see attachments" may be considered incomplete.
Supplemental Information
Our agency's mission and values drive every decision that we make, determine how we interact with others, and are at the core of who we are. Our values are Belonging, Love, Equity, Stewardship, and Access. We understand that a work environment that respects your work/life balance is key; that's why many of our positions are eligible for flexible work schedules and teleworking opportunities. Through support, value, and trust, our employees are empowered to grow and develop into their best self.
Opportunity for All
We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, ethnic, racial, religious, sexual orientation, and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, people over 40 years of age, people with religious beliefs, veterans or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.
If you are a person needing assistance in the application process, if you need this job announcement in an alternate format, or if you have general questions about this opportunity, please contact or at 253-306-2999 or the , Washington Relay Service 711. If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing, or completing your application, please contact or (360) 664-1960 or toll free (877) 664-1960, Washington Relay 711.
This recruitment may be used to fill additional agency-wide positions in accordance with Article 4 of the WFSE Collective Bargaining Agreement.
More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.
We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.
Read about our benefits:
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.
Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.
Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.
Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.
Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.
Retirement and Deferred Compensation
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
Social Security
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Holidays
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.
Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.
Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.
Sick Leave
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.
Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
Vacation (Annual Leave)
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.
Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.
Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
As provided in , an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or re...
