Virginia Department of Social Services

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Staff in the Research and Planning provide expertise in research and survey design; develop data needed to facilitate research; provide technical assistance on data analysis; conduct and manage comprehensive program evaluations; coordinate and oversee research with external researchers, disseminate information and research; produce a system of performance indicators for local agencies; and operate VDSS’ Institutional Review Board; among other work.

Minimum Qualifications
• Strong foundation in research design and implementation, along with expertise in data management and analysis
• Proven experience in designing and conducting research
• Strong background in Economics and Econometrics
• Proficiency with Machine Learning and/or AI tools
• Expertise in conducting statistical analysis
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and write effectively
• Experience leading or facilitating stakeholder groups to develop recommendations, plans, and decisions
• Ability to tailor communication effectively for various audiences

Additional Considerations
• Familiarity with human subjects’ research regulations and Institutional Review Board (IRB) procedures
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as collaborate effectively in a team
• Experience with statistical software programs such as STATA, SPSS, R, or Python
• Knowledge of SQL database queries and their development