Associate Research Analyst

Associate Research Analyst

Recruitment #261102-6856AR-001

Location Cheshire, CT

Date Opened 11/9/2026 09:00:00 AM Salary $94,882 - $122,027/year *(New State employees start at minimum salary range) Job Type Open to the Public Close Date 11/23/2026 11:59:00 PM

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Introduction

The Connecticut Department of Correction (DOC) is seeking a mission driven and detail oriented Associate Research Analyst to strengthen compliance and performance oversight across our correctional healthcare system.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

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• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees.
• The State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service. Click here for more information.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This is an office-based, on-site position.

In this role, you will ensure adherence to the federal Section 1115 Medicaid Re Entry Demonstration, including auditing billing practices, monitoring clinical documentation, supporting transitional case management, and ensuring continuity of MOUD services and a 30 day medication supply at release. You will also play a vital part in implementing the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) of 2023 requirements for justice involved youth, which include EPSDT-aligned screening and diagnostic services and targeted case management in the 30 days before and after release, as well as expanded Medicaid/CHIP eligibility under Sections 5121 and 5122.

Joining the CT DOC means contributing to meaningful statewide health reform while enjoying the benefits of competitive state employment, including robust healthcare and retirement plans, generous paid leave, professional growth opportunities, and a strong sense of purpose supporting some of Connecticut's most vulnerable residents. If you are motivated by equity, analytics, and systems improvement, we encourage you to apply and help advance high quality, seamless care for incarcerated adults and youth reentering their communities.

ABOUT US:

The Connecticut Department of Correction is a diverse agency with a wide variety of employees from Correction Officers, to Educators, to Managers and Skilled Professionals. We value differences that make us stronger as a team and support our mission statement.

The Connecticut Department of Correction (DOC) is the agency responsible for corrections in the U.S. State of Connecticut. The agency operates 13 correctional facilities. It has its headquarters in Wethersfield. The DOC protects public safety by ensuring offenders serve their sentences of imprisonments in facilities that are safe, human, and provide re-entry programming.

The State of Connecticut, Department of Correction is a unified system; all sentenced and un-sentenced offenders are supervised by the DOC. The Department also provides supervision for offenders on parole, community release, and other discretionary release programs.

OUR MISSION:

The State of Connecticut Department of Correction (DOC) shall strive to be a global leader in progressive correctional practices and partnered re-entry initiatives to support responsive evidence-based practices aligned to law-abiding and accountable behaviors. Safe and security shall be a priority component of this responsibility as it pertains to staff, victims, citizens and offenders.

For an inside look at what its like to work as an employee for the State of Connecticut, please watch the video below!

Selection Plan

FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:

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BEFORE YOU APPLY:

• Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
• Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below.
• Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.
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• Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.
• Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
• Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.
• Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the 'Apply' or 'Apply Online' buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.

AFTER YOU APPLY:

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• The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
• Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.
• This employer may participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I9 information to confirm work authorization.

QUESTIONS? WE'RE HERE TO HELP:

Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Rachel Allsop at rachel.allsop@ct.gov.

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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency this class is accountable for performing the most complex tasks in the development and implementation of research projects.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Performs most complex duties in area of research design and implementation;
• Develops and conducts formal research methodologies and procedures and analyzes and evaluates data;
• Designs data collection forms and develops procedures;
• Performs complex statistical analysis;
• Prepares comprehensive narrative and statistical reports;
• May prepare special reports for agency officials in response to inquiries from legislature or the public;
• Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Considerable knowledge of

• research methods and techniques;

• principles, concepts and methods of statistical analysis;

• Knowledge of agency related policies and procedures as related to research;

• Considerable

• oral and written communication skills;

• interpersonal skills;

• Considerable ability to analyze data;

• Ability to develop programs and use prepackaged computer programs to perform data analysis.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Seven (7) years of professional experience in research, data analysis or economics.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of the General Experience must have been conducting research at the level of a Research Analyst.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

• College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelors degree.

• A Masters degree in economics, statistics or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with Medicaid billing, auditing, or compliance.
• Experience with handling large clinical and billing datasets.
• Experience working within Medicaid operations or justice-involved populations.
• Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Public Policy, Social Work, or related field.
• Experience with health informatics and/or electronic health records.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

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