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• OFFICE OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY

ARIZONA OFFICE OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY

The arizona office of economic opportunity (oeo) is committed to advancing arizona's workforce and fostering opportunities for well-paying jobs, in line with governor hobbs's vision. collaborating with state, federal, local, tribal, educational, business, labor, and community partners, oeo serves as the state's workforce planning coordinator, conducts economic, and demographic research, and provides employment and demographic analysis. oeo also supports the arizona finance authority (afa), ensuring streamlined financing for businesses, community infrastructure, and first-time home buyers. afa prioritizes delivering affordable financing swiftly, serving as a one-stop resource for various financial needs to promote arizona's growth and development., 1400 west washington street, phoenix, az 85007, salary: $72,625 - $92,573 , this position will remain open until filled.

The Senior Research Analyst will lead the Powering Climate & Infrastructure Careers Challenge (PCICC) initiative, with a focus on advancing green industry workforce development. This role involves analyzing the effectiveness of workforce programs designed to support careers in climate resilience and green technologies, developing predictive models to forecast labor market demand in clean energy and sustainable infrastructure, and delivering actionable, data-driven recommendations.

Leveraging the state’s workforce evaluation system and labor market data, the analyst will produce comprehensive reports that assess trends in the green economy, identify skills gaps, and propose strategies to align workforce training with the evolving needs of the climate and infrastructure sectors. The analyst will oversee the creation of key deliverables, including reports, dashboards, and presentations for state agencies and community stakeholders.

In addition to the primary responsibilities outlined above, the analyst will lead related projects by assisting with workforce evaluation system reporting, maintaining website content, and responding to ad hoc analytic requests from the Primary Investigator.

This position is available for remote work on a full-time basis within Arizona (including virtual office arrangements, 1 day per week in the office/hoteling).

• Assess existing workforce training programs, providing insights into emerging trends, completion rates, industry placement, skill demands, and wages within green energy sectors

• Perform exploratory data analysis to identify emerging and in-demand green industries, based on wage, industry classification, and workforce development program data

• Assist in the development and implementation of strategies to improve program accessibility and effectiveness for underserved communities

• Evaluate regional green job opportunities and workforce development gaps to support targeted investments into Arizona’s green economy

• Collaborate with state agencies and local organizations to integrate analytics into workforce development plans

• Develop and publish reports to share and explain findings

• Analytic thinking, including the ability to apply standard research methodologies, applied statistics, and use of data manipulation techniques

• Obtained a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in economics, statistics, or a related field

• Working knowledge of the Google Cloud Platform and products

• Minimum of three years of experience performing analytic work

• Working knowledge of workforce programs

• Excellent data analysis and visualization skills

• Excellent written and oral communication

• Strong problem-solving skills

• Ability to collaborate with others, and present complex analytic concepts and findings to diverse stakeholders

• Can expertly use data analysis and management software such as Python, R, or SAS

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in economics, statistics, or a related field

• The position requires a criminal background (fingerprint) check in accordance with A.A.C. R2-5A-303

• If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply:  Driver’s License Requirements.

The State of Arizona offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Sick leave

• Retirement plan

• Health and dental insurance

• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year

• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance

• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

•  Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program  here . For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

• Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)

• Please note, enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment

• If you have any questions please feel free to contact Brian Westerberg at [email protected]

ARIZONA MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (AMS)

All Arizona state employees operate within the Arizona Management System (AMS), an intentional, results-driven approach for doing the work of state government whereby every employee reflects on performance, reduces waste, and commits to continuous improvement with sustainable progress.  Through AMS, every state employee seeks to understand customer needs, identify problems, improve processes, and measure results.   State employees are highly engaged, collaborative and embrace a culture of public service.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements

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RESEARCH ANALYST II

Durham, NC, US, 27710

School of Medicine

Established in 1930, Duke University School of Medicine is the youngest of the nation's top medical schools. Ranked sixth among medical schools in the nation, the School takes pride in being an inclusive community of outstanding learners, investigators, clinicians, and staff where interdisciplinary collaboration is embraced and great ideas accelerate translation of fundamental scientific discoveries to improve human health locally and around the globe. Composed of more than 2,600 faculty physicians and researchers, nearly 2,000 students, and more than 6,200 staff, the Duke University School of Medicine along with the Duke University School of Nursing, and Duke University Health System comprise Duke Health, a world-class academic medical center. The Health System encompasses Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, Duke Health Integrated Practice, Duke Primary Care, Duke Home Care and Hospice, Duke Health and Wellness, and multiple affiliations.

Occupational Summary

Provide leadership and expertise in conducting complex research activities, including planning, organizing, conducting, and communicating research studies within the overall scope of a research project at Duke University.

Work Performed

Lead, coordinate, and perform a variety of complex independent and team activities involved in the collection, analysis, documentation and interpretation of social, economic or health related information.

Coordinate the development of forms, questionnaires and the application of qualitative and quantitative research techniques; write procedures manuals for data collection and coding.

Evaluate and interpret collected data and prepare oral presentations or written reports and analyses setting forth progress, adverse trends and appropriate recommendations or conclusions.

Establish work procedures; select sources of information and specific data; set up interviews with appropriate authorities or subjects and prepare correspondence to locate the specific data required.

Confer with principal investigator in developing plans for research projects and to discuss the interpretation of results and the preparation of manuscripts for publication.

Train lower level personnel and peers in research methodology. Supervise the work of lower level employees engaged in the collection and tabulation of data.

Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.

Required Qualifications at this Level

Education/Training:   Work requires a Bachelor's degree in a field related to the specific position. A

Master's degree is strongly preferred.

Experience:                                     Work requires four years of experience in research/data analysis or related position.

OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions

Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

Minimum Qualifications

Work requires a Bachelor's degree in a field related to the specific position. A Master's degree is strongly preferred.

Work requires four years of experience in research/data analysis or OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OFRELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE related position.

Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essentialjob functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

Nearest Major Market: Durham Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh

Duke is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual’s age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Read more about Duke’s commitment to affirmative action and nondiscrimination at hr.duke.edu/eeo.

COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK

Senior Financial Analyst

• Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center
• Columbia University Medical Center
• Opening on: Sep 25 2024
• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Bargaining Unit:
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Standard Work Schedule:
• Salary Range: $85,000-$98,000

Position Summary

Management of the Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center’s business operations focused on budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning. This role is ideal for highly motivated individuals who function with confidence and expertise in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment. The Senior Financial Analyst will have direct visibility to senior members of the Finance team, as well as significant interaction with the broader teams/departments across key functional areas.

Responsibilities

• Act as a financial business partner across the organization to facilitate quarterly and yearly budgeting, forecasting, and analysis.
• Assists HICCC Assistant Director and Senior Finance Manager with maintaining systems to accurately monitor, assess and manage the revenues and expenses of the HICCC, including monitoring performance against budgets.
• Ensures compliance with financial and data security regulatory requirements and with relevant policies and procedures of Columbia University, CUMC, and the HICCC.
• Executes general transactional activities in support of the HICCC including timely and compliant initiation of procurement. transactions such as invoice payments, check requests, credit card payments, travel and business expense claims, requisitions, and purchase orders.
• Act as point of contact for new vendor on boarding process.
• Research and prepare variance analysis and explanations monthly and on ad-hoc basis.
• Research, analyze, and report on financial and accounting inquiries across all our business unit.
• Prepare and analyze the periodic management reporting of financial results on our strategic initiatives and programs.
• Assist with annual Shared Resource license renewals, monthly/quarterly reconciliations, and reporting.
• Executes salary distribution and cost transfers upon request.
• Assists the Senior Finance Manager with quarterly and annual budget updates.
• Assists with any ad-hoc post award activities.
• Maintains updated records of departmental policies and procedures.
• May require some travel to local bank for check deposits and maintain records of receipts centrally.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned/requested.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in education and experience plus 4 years of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledgeable in grants and various awards.
• Expert-level software skills in MS data platforms is preferred.

Other Requirements

• At least 3+ years of business experience, with preference given to experience in academic medical centers, hospitals, or pharmaceutical companies.
• Expert knowledge of analysis of financial data and financial reports.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and a drive to generate bold, creative ideas to improve performance.
• Thorough planning and organizational skills with great attention to detail.
• Excellent analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Flexible, team oriented, able, and willing to learn.
• Demonstrated proficiency with expert Excel and PeopleSoft system experience a must.
• Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
• Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.

Commitment to Diversity 

Columbia university is dedicated to increasing diversity in its workforce, its student body, and its educational programs. achieving continued academic excellence and creating a vibrant university community require nothing less. in fulfilling its mission to advance diversity at the university, columbia seeks to hire, retain, and promote exceptionally talented individuals from diverse backgrounds.  , share this job.

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