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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
* Visit our State Employee Benefits Overview page!
* 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.
SELECTION PLAN
FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:
Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Toolkit for additional support throughout the recruitment process.
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.
* 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:
* Some email providers may experience delays or issues delivering messages. To avoid missing important updates—such as referral questionnaires or interview scheduling links—please check your Personal Status Board regularly.
* For added convenience, you can also enable text (SMS) notifications. To do this, log in to your Personal Status Board and select “Update My Contact Information.”
* Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).
* Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression!
* Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.
* 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.
Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!
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 Bachelor's degree.
* A Master's 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.
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
* Visit our State Employee Benefits Overview page!
* 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.
SELECTION PLAN
FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:
Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Toolkit for additional support throughout the recruitment process.
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.
* 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:
* Some email providers may experience delays or issues delivering messages. To avoid missing important updates—such as referral questionnaires or interview scheduling links—please check your Personal Status Board regularly.
* For added convenience, you can also enable text (SMS) notifications. To do this, log in to your Personal Status Board and select “Update My Contact Information.”
* Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).
* Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression!
* Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.
* 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.
Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!
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 Bachelor's degree.
* A Master's 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.
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Which companies sponsor visas for associate researchers in Connecticut?
Pharmaceutical and biotech employers are among the most active sponsors for associate researcher roles in Connecticut. Pfizer's Groton campus, Boehringer Ingelheim in Ridgefield, and Yale University in New Haven have established histories of H-1B and employment-based green card sponsorship. Smaller biotech firms in the New Haven and Stamford areas also sponsor international researchers, particularly for roles requiring advanced STEM degrees.
Which visa types realistically fit associate researcher roles in Connecticut?
Associate researcher roles typically require at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related scientific field, making them specialty occupations eligible for H-1B sponsorship. H-1B status is granted for up to three years, extendable to six, and is subject to an annual cap and selection process. Australian nationals may qualify for the E-3 visa. F-1 students with STEM-designated degrees can use OPT or the 24-month STEM OPT extension while seeking permanent sponsorship. EB-2 and EB-3 employment-based green cards are common long-term pathways at large research employers.
How to find associate researcher visa sponsorship jobs in Connecticut?
Migrate Mate lists Connecticut associate researcher positions from employers with verified visa sponsorship history, letting you search specifically by role and location rather than sorting through unfiltered postings. Filtering for the New Haven, Farmington, and Groton areas surfaces opportunities near Connecticut's main pharmaceutical and academic research clusters. Migrate Mate's database reflects actual employer sponsorship patterns, which is especially useful for identifying which biotech and university employers are actively filing for research roles.
Which cities in Connecticut have the most associate researcher sponsorship jobs?
New Haven anchors Connecticut's research hiring, driven by Yale University, Yale New Haven Health, and a growing cluster of life sciences spinouts. Groton is a significant hub due to Pfizer's large research campus. Farmington hosts UConn Health, a consistent sponsor for biomedical research roles. Stamford and Ridgefield attract associate researchers in pharmaceutical development, with Boehringer Ingelheim among the prominent employers in that corridor.
Are there state-specific factors that affect associate researcher sponsorship in Connecticut?
Connecticut's concentration of pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic medical centers creates steady demand for international research talent. Yale's graduate programs and UConn Health produce a pipeline of candidates familiar with sponsorship processes. Connecticut also participates in the federal EB-1 and EB-2 National Interest Waiver pathways, which some highly qualified researchers pursue independently. The state's proximity to New York City and Boston means associate researchers sometimes hold positions with multi-site responsibilities, which employers should address clearly in the LCA.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored associate researcher jobs in Connecticut?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.