Social Sciences Research Specialist

Position: Social Sciences Research Specialist (260004QD) Organization and Location Agency: Youth Services – Central Office Work Location: DYS William Green Building, 30 West Spring Street, 5th Floor, Columbus, OH 43215 Primary Location: United States of America – Ohio – Franklin County – Columbus Compensation $34.53 - $50.66 per hour Schedule Full-time, Monday - Friday Primary Job Skill Research Job Description The Ohio Department of Youth Services seeks a Social Sciences Research Specialist in the Office of Best Practices Institute. The position conducts research studies on a variety of DYS‑related issues, designing and analyzing projects, and providing technical assistance. Responsibilities Independently reviews, designs, and plans social science research projects, including project definition, statistical and sampling techniques, and interpretation of stakeholder data. Utilizes advanced statistical concepts such as central tendency, variability, standard error, correlations, predictive measures, regression, and Bayesian analysis. Provides information and technical assistance to agency staff on research and evaluation matters. Conducts qualitative interviews onsite or virtually and performs thematic content analysis. Contributes to internal and external departmental publications. Develops social science statistical and conceptual models for research and evaluation projects. Creates graphic presentations. Uses software including SPSS, Excel, Tableau, SAS, PowerBI, Google, and others to test hypotheses. Prepares records and reports presenting concise analysis and interpretation of research projects. Acts as liaison with Information Technology Systems (ITS) to develop expanded data system requirements and inter‑dependency among data networks. Qualifications Minimum of a graduate core coursework in social science or public administration with at least six courses in advanced statistics and research methodology. 18 months experience in research and/or social science policy analysis using advanced statistics and research methodology. 12 months experience or training using computer hardware, statistical software, spreadsheets, graphical presentation, and workflow processing. Or 6 months experience as a Social Sciences Research Analyst (Job Code 65261). Or equivalent to the minimum qualifications listed above. Job Skills: Research Background Check Notice Selected candidates will undergo a criminal background check including results from BCI and FBI. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify applicants; each case is individually assessed. Pre‑Service Training All new hires must attend three weeks of mandatory, paid training at the Correctional Training Academy in Orient, Ohio (Monday to Thursday, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM). EEO and Disability Inclusion Ohio is a disability‑inclusion state committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws. Drug‑Free Workplace The State of Ohio is a drug‑free workplace and prohibits recreational marijuana use. This position may be subject to additional restrictions under the State of Ohio Drug‑Free Workplace Policy (HR‑39). #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Ohio