Research Analyst

Description

Analyzes and interprets collected data. Creates oral and written reports for clients and scientific audiences. Applies psychometric methods to the measurement of outcomes and uses multivariate models to calculate variations in data. Directs or participates in project teams to develop and employ methods to estimate and predict outcomes. Writes technical or similar large-scale proposals. Typically requires a Master degree and two to four years of experience. Employees in this classification are required to have a minimum of a Bachelor degree in a recognized field of science or learning which is directly related to the duties of the position. Employees typically analyze, compare and evaluate various courses of action and have the authority to make independent decisions on matters of significance, free from immediate direction, within the scope of their responsibilities. Primary activities and decision making authority are predominantly performed independently affecting business operations to a substantial degree. Under FLSA, this is the exempt job classification for this title. Incumbents in this position must meet the full criteria for exempt status: salary level, salary basis, and duties tests.