DSPD - Research Consultant III

Research Consultant III

Do you have a curious nature? Love researching information? The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Division of Services for People with Disabilities (DSPD) is looking for a Research Consultant III.

Provide high level expertise in research design, analysis, and data needed to examine issues, trends and program evaluations. Recommend policy options based on project findings and provide detailed cost allocation plans and impact analyses, and facilitate the use of research data to improve existing programs.

Develop or modify established policies, guidelines, practices, etc. Work with a high level of autonomy and discretion with a high level of responsibility for the data and recommendations due to the potential impact to the agency.

Why Apply?

This is your chance to affect a real change in Utah's future. This is an opportunity for a new career which rewards your knowledge, professional abilities, caring nature, and efforts. This position offers a rich benefits package with pro-rated holiday, annual, and sick time. Other benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.

The Agency

The Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) is dedicated to providing care for individuals and families in Utah. Utah Division of Services for People with Disabilities (DSPD) promotes opportunities and provides support for people with disabilities to lead self-determined lives by overseeing home and community-based services for more than 5,000 people who have disabilities.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

• Must be able to give direction
• Must be a functional expert of assigned subject matter
• Work will have significant impact to Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS)
• Will perform analysis of complex and critical issues and manage program research projects
• Will consult and present to division and department-level directors and may consult and present to department executives and other senior officials

The model candidate for this position is someone who :

Preference may be given to people who meet one of the following :

Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.

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