IUrgent job for Research Analyst 2025

Job Description

Juneau, AK

This position is open to Alaskan Residents only.
Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
The Research Analyst 3 position will serve as the lead data management expert responsible for implementing and maintaining a comprehensive system for data collection, reporting, and analysis that will allow CDVSA to evaluate its programs and progress toward ending domestic violence in Alaska. This position will identify, collect, process and analyze quantitative and qualitative data related to domestic violence and sexual assault (DVSA) in Alaska. The RA 3 collects data from statewide grant funded community-based programs to create a data-driven picture of DVSA services and needs within Alaska communities and meet federal reporting requirements and deadlines.

Additionally, the RA 3 collaborates with other state departments/divisions, federal departments and other CDVSA partners such as the Division of Public Health and University of Alaska to research, evaluate and analyze data to drive policy, budgets and decision-making regarding domestic and sexual violence in Alaska

OUR ORGANIZATION, MISSION, AND CULTURE:
The mission of the Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, located within the Department of Public Safety, is to promote the prevention of domestic violence and sexual assault through a statewide system of support, safety, intervention, education and perpetrator accountability and healing. CDVSA’s purpose is to empower Alaska communities to create a future free of domestic and sexual violence and to build a comprehensive, interconnected system of services accessible to all Alaskans that will decrease domestic and sexual violence.

CDVSA core values are: excellence, passion, receptivity and collaboration. The success of ending domestic research and sexual violence requires current, well-grounded data to measure clear outcomes and changes to the rates of domestic violence and sexual assault in Alaska.

THE BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM:
CDVSA is a small, dynamic team of eleven (11) staff that reports to an 11-member board of directors. Staff work both as a team, as well as independently to guarantee a coordinated and collective outcome. The CDVSA team provides funding, support, training and technical assistance to 34 community-based non-profit agencies all research working to end domestic and sexual violence in Alaska. Because Alaska ranks number one in intimate partner and interpersonal violence across the country, the work CDVSA does is critically important to improve the health, well-being, safety and growth of all Alaskans. Working at CDVSA requires passion for the mission and an overriding desire to end domestic and sexual violence in Alaska.

THE WORKING CONDITIONS YOU CAN EXPECT:
CDVSA is a small office located in beautiful downtown Juneau, Alaska. CDVSA has weekly staff meetings and maintains two all staff “in-office” work days to ensure communication and collaboration among staff. CDVSA staff are eligible to telework two days a week after six months of employment.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Knowledge of research methods, procedures, techniques and terminology used in the more complex aspects of research projects; statistical theory and techniques; current economic and social theory, principles and problems; agency’s purposes, objectives, programs and activities; sources of appropriate information.

Ability to gather, compile, and analyze research data and present reports and summaries in written, tabular and graphic forms; maintain statewide statistical information in a particular field and develop appropriate reporting procedures; analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action; direct and coordinate the work of others; work with a high degree of independence.

Minimum Qualifications: Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in the following:

Analysis and Assessment: Uses information technology in accessing, collecting, analyzing, maintaining, and disseminating data and information

Problem Solving: Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgement to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

Technical Competence: Uses Knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one’s job; works with, understand, and evaluative technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.

Accountability: Holds self and other accountable for measurable high-quality and cost-effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for own actions and decisions. Complies with established control systems and rules.

Equivalent to those typically gained by education and/or progressively responsibly professional experience which included investigative resource or statistical analysis.

The Department of Public Safety strives to preserve the peace, enforce the law, prevent and detect crime, and protect life and property. All positions support or carry out the Department’s mission. If our mission interests you and this position embodies your strengths, please consider joining our team.
More information about the Department of Public Safety can be found on our website: http://dps.alaska.gov/
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in
Analysis and Assessment: Uses information technology in accessing, collecting, analyzing, maintaining, and disseminating data and information.

Problem Solving: Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
Technical Competence: Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one’s job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.
Accountability: Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for own actions and decisions. Complies with established control systems and rules.
equivalent to those typically gained by:

Education and/or progressively responsible professional experience which included investigative research or statistical analysis.

Special Note:
“Competencies” means a combination of interrelated knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors that enable a person to act effectively in a job or situation.

“Typically gained by” means the prevalent, usual method of gaining the competencies expected for entry into the job.

“Training” and “education” in this guidance are synonyms for the process of acquiring knowledge and skills through instruction. It includes instruction through formal and informal methods (such as classroom, on-line, self-study, and on-the-job), from accredited and unaccredited sources, and long-duration (such as a post-secondary degree) and short-duration (such as a seminar) programs.

“Progressively responsible” means indicating growth and/or advancement in complexity, difficulty, or level of responsibility.

“Professional experience” means work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession’s principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the power or right to decide or act according to one’s own judgment.
Additional Required Information
COVER LETTER

A cover letter is NOT required for this position. Your complete application will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.

AT TIME OF INTERVIEW:
Please bring the following documents IF SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW:

Copies of last two performance evaluations;

Copy of College transcript;

List of three recent professional references, at least two who supervised you research within the last 2-years, with telephone and email contact information;

Sample of data analysis project you designed, developed, conducted or participated in and be prepared to discuss your role in this project.

SPECIAL NOTICE:

Research Analyst 3

Juneau, AK

All Department of Public Safety/CDVSA employees are required to be fingerprinted. The successful candidate must pass a full criminal history and background check.

Limited travel may be required to attend meetings, conferences and onsite visits to community-based sub-grantees.

BACKGROUND CHECK

This position requires the incumbent to submit to a fingerprint based criminal history research background check. Due to the sensitive nature of this position, and required access to APSIN, an applicant with criminal convictions will not move forward in the selection process.

CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT

The successful candidate will be required to read, understand, and agree to via signature, an agreement of confidentiality concerning the work commonly encountered within the Department of Public Safety to qualify for this position.

EDUCATION
To verify education is being used to meet and/or support the required minimum research qualifications/competencies, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials used to meet or support the minimum qualifications/competencies for a position and are required with each application. (Unofficial is okay; please ensure the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts). Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview; if not, transcripts will be required before employment.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the research above requirements, if applicable. If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY
This recruitment is open to Alaska Residents only. research Applicants must meet Alaska Residency Requirements in order to be considered for employment at this time.

WORK EXPERIENCE
Applications will be reviewed to determine if minimum qualifications are met. Therefore, all work experiences the applicant is using to meet minimum qualifications for this position must be documented in the application package. Please include the employer’s name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether the employment was full or part-time. Applicants who submit packages that do not provide sufficient information to demonstrate minimum qualifications are met may not advance in the selection process.

NOTE: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting “see resume or CV” or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.

MULTIPLE VACANCIES
This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The research applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.

EEO STATEMENT
The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or (907) 465-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.

NOTICE
If you choose to be contacted by email, please research ensure your email address is correct on your application and that the spam filter will permit email from the ‘govermentjobs.com’ domains. For information on allowing emails from the ‘governmentjobs.com’ domains, visit the Lost Password Help page located at https://www.governmentjobs.com/OnlineApplication/User/ResetPassword.

WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE
Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll free) or (907) 465-4095 if you are located in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to recruitment.services@alaska.gov.
Contact Information

For specific information in reference to the research position please contact the hiring manager:

Lisa Morley

Criminal Justice Planner

Phone: [907-465-6301

Lisa.Morley@alaska.gov

Careers with the State of Alaska offer MANY benefits

The following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the State of Alaska. Actual benefits received may differ by bargaining unit or branch of government, position type, or be prorated for other than full time work.

For a quick breakdown of the insurance, health, and retirement research benefits available for State Employees you can view an orientation video from Division of Retirement and Benefits. (Please note this video is specifically designed for new State Employees.)

Insurance Benefits
Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward research medical/vision/dental
The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State: See https://drb.alaska.gov/help/plans.html for additional information.
AVTEC
Confidential
Correctional Officers

Marine Engineers
Mt. Edgecumbe Teachers
Supervisory
Unlicensed Vessel Personnel/Inland Boatman’s Union
Exempt employees (not covered by collective bargaining)

The following employee groups are covered by Union health trusts. Contact the research appropriate Union for additional information.
General Government
Labor, Trades and Crafts
Public Safety Employees Association
Masters, Mates & Pilots

Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount research depends on Bargaining Unit)
Optional Insurance Benefits
Group-based insurance premiums for
Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
Long-term and short-term disability

Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Long-term care (self and eligible family members)
Supplemental Survivor Benefits
Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or research dependent care expenses

Retirement Benefits
Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers’ Retirement research System (TRS)
Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)
Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)
Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security

Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program
Note: The Defined Contribution Plan, Supplemental Annuity Plan and Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment options
See https://drb.alaska.gov/retiree/ for additional information

Paid Leave & Other Benefits
Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
Twelve (12) paid holidays a year