The applicant must submit all the following documentation to be considered for an interview:
- A cover letter expressing your interests in the position, qualifications, and academic and/or work experience.
- A current résumé.
- A sample of the applicant’s research-based, written work with a note on the first page explaining the extent to which the sample has been edited by another. Furthermore, the writing sample should not include the work of other contributors.
- A list of three professional references including, name, email address, telephone number, relationship to the applicant, and the number of years the reference has known the applicant.
Please e-mail your application documents to: perd@wvlegislature.gov. Applicants who fail to submit all the required documents will not be considered for employment.
Submission Deadline: The application deadline is October 5, 2024.
Starting Salary: $48,235 (BA/BS); $51,330 (MA/MS)
Other Requirements:
In addition, an applicant selected for an interview is required to complete an aptitude test and background check.
Job Description:
Under the supervision of a Research Manager, the Research Analyst is responsible for performing the tasks associated with conducting a performance audit which includes:
- gathering, reviewing, and analyzing relevant information;
- drafting relevant documents and reports;
- organizing and maintaining audit work papers; and
- orally presenting the findings of audit reports to legislative committees.
Minimum Qualifications:
The applicant must have taken coursework in statistics, accounting, and/or research methods and possess a bachelor’s or master’s degree in one of the following majors:
- Economics
- Public Administration
- Political Science
- Public Policy
- Sociology
- Law
- History
- Psychology
- Business Administration
- Accounting
- Journalism
- Urban Studies
- Criminal Justice
- or other major that emphasizes analytical and research skills.
Applicants must demonstrate the ability to perform auditing skills, such as:
- using appropriate methods of approach and source materials in conducting performance audits;
- objectively analyze audit documentation to develop findings and recommendations;
- the ability to conduct interviews, site visits, and document reviews, and analyze their results;
- strong analytical and quantitative skills;
- the ability to work independently and in a team environment;
- the ability to work objectively and impartially with members of all political parties and independents;
- the ability to express conclusions clearly and logically in oral and written form; and
- an interest in state government and public administration.
Benefits:
- twelve paid holidays,
- fifteen days of annual leave and eighteen days of sick leave, and
- a full range of benefits, including retirement plans, health and life insurance, deferred compensation and flexible benefits program.
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