State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Elections Data Scientist (5463AR)

$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 the Office of the Secretary of the State this class is accountable for directing and conducting the most complex and specialized research investigations/evaluations, statistical analyses, and data-driven studies and projects concerning elections.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

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

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Provides functional/technical supervision to project teams and other projects; may lead lower-level employees as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Directs the operations of a public statewide information database to investigate if current state and municipal election laws and practices meet the Connecticut Voting Rights Act’s (CTVRA) provisions and conducts investigations of potential infringements of voting rights;
  • Collects, maintains, and analyzes CTVRA-related data and information such as U.S. Census estimates, voter registry lists, geocoded data, and shapefiles;
  • Updates, maintains, and publishes a list of municipalities subject to the CTVRA’s language-assistance requirements;
  • Responds to inquiries from election officials and the public and manages the state’s centralized voter registration system (CVRS)and the election night reporting system;
  • Performs complex statistical analyses using predictive modeling, forecasting, multiple regression, trend analysis, log-linear analysis, factor analysis, multi-variate analysis, and parametric and non-parametric statistics;
  • Selects, designs, and applies statistical techniques, computerized models, and research principles most suitable for the project at hand and works with staff to carry out studies;
  • Analyzes findings and drafts reports, manuals, and other written products for publication;
  • Provides training and development to team members and/or other staff;
  • Plans, selects, and evaluates technologies related to data retrieval and analysis;
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Considerable knowledge of
    • database management principles, processes, technologies, and tools;
    • database technologies, architecture, and data security;
    • research design and using quantitative and qualitative methodologies to best approach the question at hand;
    • state and federal statutes, regulations, and guidelines related to voting rights and election administration;
  • Knowledge of data wrangling, formatting, and cleaning across multiple data sources and formats;
  • Considerable
    • interpersonal skills;
    • oral and written communication skills;
    • skill in statistical analysis and visualization, including SQL, Python, Tableau, SAS, SPSS, or other programming software;
  • Ability to
    • conduct longitudinal research, including by performing trend analyses; 
    • analyze and evaluate data using multiple regression, log-linear analyses, factor analyses, and multi-variate analyses; 
    • use GIS technology to create layered maps of data points; 
    • write technical reports; 
    • maintain a high level of objectivity in a nonpartisan manner with respect to the division’s work, election officials (regardless of party affiliation), and election issues generally;
    • coordinate and collaborate effectively with department, state, community, and agency constituent groups;
    • accurately perform complex analyses;
  • Supervisory ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

An advanced degree in a field of study with coursework in research methodology and statistics such as public administration, statistics, political science, or sociology; AND three (3) years of experience in demography, statistical analysis, and electoral systems using programming software for data visualization.

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

CANCELLATION CLAUSE

New Class. Item No. 24-083

EFFECTIVE DATE

01/01/2024
CLASS: 5463AR; EST: 1/1/2024; REV: 7/1/2024;