Research Analyst

Recruitment #080124-MXAA08-120200

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Summary Statement

One of the objectives of the Office of Auditor of Accounts is to investigate fraud, waste, and abuse of Delaware taxpayer money. The role of the Casual Seasonal Research Analyst position is to assist leadership in determining a suitable plan to investigate a business practice within a state agency. This individual will be responsible for the full scope of special projects which includes but is not limited to:

  •  In-depth policy research, including current Delaware code, as well as laws and pending   legislation in other states and the federal government.
  •  Planning, outlining, and creation of a special report to be released as a public document.
  •  Working with auditors, administrative staff, and stakeholders throughout.
  • Creation of talking points for the State Auditor and staff 
  • Recommendations for legislative and regulatory solutions to findings

For more information, please visit https://auditor.delaware.gov/ today!

Essential Functions

 Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.
  • Develops a research design and determines the kind of information needed; the data sources, data reliability, sampling, collection methods and selects appropriate methods in analyzing and evaluating the data.
  • Collects and analyzes data for special projects.
  • Performs literature searches on laws, previous studies, and compiles available statistics.
  • Prepares comprehensive analytical and statistical reports.
  • Studies pertinent background material such as legislation, administrative orders and regulations.
  • Documents findings of studies and prepares recommendations for implementation of new systems, procedures, or organizational changes.

Job Requirements

Please attach a resume with your online application or use the resume tab in DEL to provide a detailed description of how your education, training and/or experience meets each job requirement including employer, experience/responsibilities and dates (month/year) of employment/training  

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Research Analyst

Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

  1. Three years experience in conducting studies which includes evaluating operations, programs, services, policies and procedures to determine efficiency, effectiveness, whether goals and objectives are met and compliance with laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
  2. Three years experience in descriptive statistics such as the mean, median, mode or standard deviation.
  3. Three years experience in interpreting laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.   
  4. Six months experience in designing studies which includes determining study goals and objectives, information needed, data sources, sampling and collection methods.
  5. Six months experience in making recommendations for continuation or changes to operations, programs, services, policies or procedures based on findings.
  6. Six months experience in narrative report writing.
  7. Knowledge of inferential statistics such as correlation, t-tests, f-tests or analysis of variance

Additional Posting Information

This is a Casual/Seasonal position which is a non-pension eligible position without healthcare and/or other benefits.

A writing sample will be requested at the time of interview.

Conditions of Hire

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our Job Seeker Resources.

Selection Process

 The application is evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position.  It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application to include dates of employment, job title and job duties.  For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content.  

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email.  Please keep your contact information current.  You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at StateJobs.Delaware.gov.

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.  To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.