Associate Commission Analyst

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JOINT COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE MANAGEMENT

ROOM 5100 LEGISLATIVE OFFICE BUILDING

Hartford CT 06106-1591

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The Connecticut General Assemblys Nonpartisan Commission on Racial Equity in Public Health seeks a full-time analyst.

Reporting to the Commissions Executive Director the analyst will oversee the Racial and Ethnic Impact Statements (REIS) program within the Connecticut General Assembly. REIS is an informational tool for legislators which will project the likely impact of a proposed bill on racial and ethnic disparities (i.e. if the law would widen disparities narrow disparities or have no detectable impact on disparities).

REIS produced by the analyst will contain policy assessments of proposed bills using extensive knowledge of social determinants of health and racial disparities in Connecticut and nationally.

• Employ rigorous policy research and data analysis skills to produce REIS on proposed bills within the legislative session to assess their projected impact on racial disparities in Connecticut.
• Track bills within the legislative process major policy issue areas and committee activities.
• Complete additional research requests prepare written and verbal responses to inquiries from legislators caucus staff and partners.
• Build a data library using federal state local and external data sources.
• Manage workflow and assign work to additional analyst(s).
• Staff Commission activities and help prepare Commission reports to the legislature.

• Graduate degree in Public Health Public Policy Sociology or a closely related field.
• 4 years of relevant experience including policy and data analysis.
• Extensive knowledge of racial disparities and social determinants of public health.
• Experience and/or familiarity with government and legislative process is required. Knowledge of Connecticuts legislative process is preferred.

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and relevant experience. Position may be hired at either level depending on experience and qualifications.

Starting salary:

Associate Commission Analyst $99377

Principal Commission Analyst $ 108817