RESEARCH ANALYST 1
Class Code: 501E
Category: Science & Engineering
Salary Range: 40
Abolished Effective: 07-01-2019
Definition
Performs first-level professional work in research, statistics or data analysis.
Distinguishing Characteristics
Positions either participate in a variety of research or statistical analysis tasks, or are responsible for selected portions of an established research or statistical analysis process (e.g., field data collection on research projects.
Positions follow well-defined plans, methods and procedures and gather, compile, code, classify and analyze data in accordance with these plans and procedures. Works under the close supervision of a higher level analyst or supervisor who reviews work for accuracy and completeness. This class is distinguished from lower-level positions by applying a basic knowledge of statistical reasoning and statistical procedures with corresponding responsibility for accuracy and completeness.
Positions follow well-defined plans, methods and procedures and gather, compile, code, classify and analyze data in accordance with these plans and procedures. Works under the close supervision of a higher level analyst or supervisor who reviews work for accuracy and completeness. This class is distinguished from lower-level positions by applying a basic knowledge of statistical reasoning and statistical procedures with corresponding responsibility for accuracy and completeness.
Typical Work
Assists in conducting phases of projects; assists in gathering and analyzing data and writing reports; assists in design of simpler survey questionnaires;
Collects, compiles and classifies data; checks for completeness, reasonableness, accuracy and comparability with other data;
Prepares tables, charts, graphs and statistical reports; makes basic interpretations;
Composes routine correspondence to furnish or request information; writes summaries, histories and reports of limited scope;
Meets with survey respondents; explains purpose of survey and provides instruction on questionnaires;
Works with programmers, systems analysts, budget analysts and other personnel to coordinate activities;
Participates in meetings to assist in developing methodology;
May serve in a training capacity.
Performs other work as required.
Collects, compiles and classifies data; checks for completeness, reasonableness, accuracy and comparability with other data;
Prepares tables, charts, graphs and statistical reports; makes basic interpretations;
Composes routine correspondence to furnish or request information; writes summaries, histories and reports of limited scope;
Meets with survey respondents; explains purpose of survey and provides instruction on questionnaires;
Works with programmers, systems analysts, budget analysts and other personnel to coordinate activities;
Participates in meetings to assist in developing methodology;
May serve in a training capacity.
Performs other work as required.
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of: statistical theory and techniques; English grammar; punctuation and vocabulary.
Ability to: interpret data; make arithmetic computations quickly and accurately; write clearly and concisely; follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to: interpret data; make arithmetic computations quickly and accurately; write clearly and concisely; follow oral and written instructions.
Legal Requirement(s)
There may be instances where individual positions must have additional licenses or certification. It is the employer’s responsibility to ensure the appropriate licenses/certifications are obtained for each position.
Desirable Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree, including college-level course work in statistics or one year of work experience in statistics, analysis, or research
OR
Equivalent education/experience.
Class Specification History
New class, consolidates 04080 Research Analyst 1, 2030 Research Analyst I; adopted May 10, 2007, effective July 1, 2007.
