State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Data Scientist (1947AR)

$50.08-$64.97 Hourly / $4,006.29-$5,197.09 BiWeekly /
$104,564.00-$135,644.00 Yearly

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.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the limited supervision of an administrative official of higher grade.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Exercises lead responsibility over professional staff on a project basis; may lead lower level employees as assigned.

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.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Classified/Non-Examined

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(34)-Statistics/Research/Planning

BARGAINING UNIT

(16)-ADMIN & RESID (P-5)

EEO

(2)-Professional

SALARY INFORMATION

AR 30

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.

CANCELLATION CLAUSE

This replaces the existing specification for the class of Data Scientist in Salary Group AR 30 approved effective July 30, 2021. (Reviewed in accordance with Connecticut General Statute § 5-200a. Revised to modernize format and add Acknowledgement section.) Final No. 24-222

EFFECTIVE DATE

10/21/2024
CLASS: 1947AR; EST: 6/25/2004; REV: 10/22/2024;