# Research Analyst 1/2/3 — Health · Alaska Jobs [← The Board](https://alaskajobs.org/) # Research Analyst 1/2/3 Health - **Location** — Juneau, AK - **PCN** — 062207 - **Salary** — $2,027.25 - $2,862.00 Biweekly (Range 13/16/18) - **Type** — Full Time - **Open to** — Alaska Residents Only - **Bargaining unit** — General Government - **Timing** — Year-round - **Posted** — 2026-07-10 - **Closes** — 2026-07-24 - **Source** — Workplace Alaska (State of Alaska) (synced) Job Description This Individual Position is Exempt from the Hiring Freeze. Qualified Applicants are Encouraged To Apply. Welcome to the Department of Health. We’d be delighted to have you join our team. If you envision yourself in this role and are ready to start an exciting career with us, apply today. This position is open to Alaskan Residents only. Please check out the residency definition to determine if you qualify. This position is being filled at either the 1, 2, or 3 level, depending on the applicant's qualifications and job experience. It is recommended, and you are encouraged to apply at any/all levels for which you qualify. The Division of Behavioral Health is seeking a dynamic individual passionate about technical research and data analysis that directly informs programs and policies supporting vulnerable Alaskans. What You Will Be Doing: In this role, you will perform complex research and gather statistical information from a variety of datasets to support the Division's policy research, development of reporting metrics for state and federal requirements, and conduct programmatic evaluation of grant-funded services. You will be responsible for developing, analyzing, and recommending improvements to research and analysis methodologies, preparing technical reports, and maintaining project documentation to support section-wide management activities using a variety of software/tools such as Power Bi, SPSS, SAS, R SQL, and/or Tableau. This position includes a flex work plan that offers promotional opportunities for candidates who want to develop their knowledge, skills, and abilities for professional advancement. Our Organization, Mission, and Culture: The mission of the Division of Behavioral Health is to promote an integrated and comprehensive behavioral health system based on sound policy, effective practices, and partnerships. Our Values: Connection, Collaboration, and Community. Benefits of Joining Our Team: We offer exciting work that has a positive impact on the lives of Alaskans. The Division is guided by our belief that every employee is a change agent whose ideas, values, and beliefs are respected as they enrich our overall team environment. This position is being recruited for in Juneau and offers a hybrid telework environment for those interested in this opportunity. The Working Environment You Can Expect: Juneau Central Office: Centered in the vibrant downtown near the Alaska State Capitol Building, courthouse, Governor's mansion, state and city museums, and within walking distance of various restaurants, coffee shops, and gift stores (350 Main Street, Suite 214, Juneau, AK 99801). Who We Are Looking For: The ideal candidate will possess some or all of the following competencies in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications listed below Research: Knowledge of the scientific principles, methods, and processes used to conduct a systematic and objective inquiry, including study design, collection, analysis, and interpretation of data; and the reporting of results. Reasoning: Identifies rules, principles, or relationships that explain facts, data, or other information; analyzes information and makes correct inferences or draws accurate conclusions. Information Technology Research and Development: Knowledge of scientific principles, methods, and tools of basic and applied research used to conduct a systematic inquiry into a subject matter area Special Notice: If selected for an interview, the hiring manager will be reaching out to you with instructions for a technical writing sample to demonstrate proficiency in one of the three programming languages commonly used for data analysis (R, SQL, etc.) This writing sample will be due at the time of your scheduled interview. To view the general description and example of duties for this job class, please go to the following link and search for Research Analyst 1, Research Analyst 2, or Research Analyst 3: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs Minimum Qualifications Competency-Based Minimum Qualifications Instructions This job class uses competency-based minimum qualifications. Please ensure your application , (through work history, volunteer experience, (duties summary), training, education, licenses, certifications, etc.); supports how you have gained the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors (competencies), and that you possess the minimum required competencies for the job class. Competency Description The competency description(s) listed below have been designed to promote a common understanding of the essential elements of the job class. They highlight the more general and customary knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), tasks, and behaviors used to describe the competency. They typically list expectations instead of specific tasks and are to be used only as parameters and guidelines. A competency's description is not intended to exclusively define every KSA, task, and behavior needed to meet the competency successfully but rather to provide the manager/agency with a broad reference of options as to how an applicant can been the job expectation. Please ensure your application, (through work history, training, education, licenses, certifications, etc.); supports/demonstrates you possess the minimum required competencies for the job class. Research Analyst 1: Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in Analysis and Assessment: Uses information technology in accessing, collecting, analyzing, maintaining, and disseminating data and information. Problem Solving: Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. equivalent to those typically gained by: Education and/or experience that included research or statistical analysis. Special Note: “Competencies” means a combination of interrelated knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors that enable a person to act effectively in a job or situation. “Typically gained by” means the prevalent, usual method of gaining the competencies expected for entry into the job. “Training” and “education” in this guidance are synonyms for the process of acquiring knowledge and skills through instruction. It includes instruction through formal and informal methods (such as classroom, online, self-study, and on-the-job), from accredited and unaccredited sources, and long-duration (such as a post-secondary degree) and short-duration (such as a seminar) programs. Research Analyst 2: Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in Analysis and Assessment: Uses information technology in accessing, collecting, analyzing, maintaining, and disseminating data and information. Problem Solving: Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. Technical Competence: Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues. equivalent to those typically gained by: Education and/or progressively responsible experience that included investigative research or statistical analysis. Special Note: “Competencies” means a combination of interrelated knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors that enable a person to act effectively in a job or situation. “Typically gained by” means the prevalent, usual method of gaining the competencies expected for entry into the job. “Training” and “education” in this guidance are synonyms for the process of acquiring knowledge and skills through instruction. It includes instruction through formal and informal methods (such as classroom, online, self-study, and on-the-job), from accredited and unaccredited sources, and long-duration (such [Apply at the source ↗](https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/alaska/jobs/5381915/research-analyst-1-2-3-pcn-062207) ## Express confidential interest Alaska politics is a small world. If you can't be seen job-hunting, submit a sealed interest : the employer sees only your alias and pitch. Your name and contact stay sealed until they request an introduction and you approve it . 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