This is a responsible position involving the analysis and evaluation of statistical data and material relating to improvement and development of existing departmental or agency programs and operations. It may also involve program planning including: facilitation of internal work groups, analysis of relevant data, development of measurable goals and objectives, and monitoring progress during plan implementation. The employee reports directly to, and works under the general supervision of a senior level staff member with latitude allowed for independent judgment and establishing priorities. Supervision may be exercised over Research Analysts, or other technical and clerical personnel.

EITHER:

 

(A) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor's degree, plus three (3) years of paid full-time or its part-time equivalent** experience in research analysis, program planning, data collection or program statistical evaluation; OR,

 

(B) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Master's degree, plus two (2) years of paid full-time or its part-time equivalent** experience as defined in (A); OR,

 

(C) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Master's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Policy Analysis, Public Policy Analysis, Mathematics, Psychology or Statistics, with a minimum of eighteen (18) credit hours* in research or quantitative methods, quantitative analysis or statistics; plus one (1) year of paid full-time or its part-time equivalent** experience as defined in (A); OR,

 

(D) An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined within the limits of (A), (B), and (C).

 

*Required credit hours must be specifically stated on application.