Research Analyst 4 – Principal Research Analyst
Oregon Department of Transportation
Policy, Data and Analysis Division
Research Section
Salem
Salary: $5,856 - $9,079 (Per month)
The role:
We are looking for a principal research analyst to join our team! This position oversees our bridge and structures research efforts. In this role, you will work closely with agency customers and university researchers to identify future research needs, craft research needs statements, conduct research and integrate research findings into agency practice. This work will support the agency in delivering a modern transportation system by developing innovative solutions to transportation issues in Oregon! Apply today!
We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for our positions. We hope you’ll join us on our path to increasing diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging through our values, commitments, strategies and actions.
Before applying, visit our applicant information website to learn more about our process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday profile.
A day in the life:
- Prepare research proposals and work plans detailing the methods and goals of research projects.
- Collaborate with technical advisory groups to develop projects and review progress.
- Analyze data to reach sound evidence-based conclusions.
- Coordinate the development of contracts and agreements with external partners.
- Monitor the progress and review ongoing research being performed under the contracts.
- Coordinate work for all parties involved in the field evaluation of the projects.
- Distribute research results and implementation to internal and external partners.
- Keep up-to-date with current practices and findings from other agencies.
- Conduct and oversee the evaluation of new products, construction methods, and maintenance
- Hybrid work options available. Work in an office environment 2 times a month with occasional limited overnight travel required.
- To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please email ODOTRecruitment@odot.oregon.gov.
What’s in it for you:
- Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, paid leave and so much more. Learn more about working at the Oregon Department of Transportation and the benefits we offer.
- Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range. Through an equal pay assessment, we will determine the salary offer using the information you provide in your submitted application materials. Please ensure your application materials are detailed, accurate and reflect your skills, experience (paid and unpaid) and education as they relate to the position when applying.
- The salary range listed is the non-PERS monthly salary range. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6%.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity!
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Minimum qualifications:
Five (5) years of research experience using computerized applications to independently gather, compile, and analyze data and prepare narrative or statistical reports. Two of the five years must have included coordinating complex research projects.
OR
A bachelor's degree in any disciplines that included six-quarter units in statistics or quantitative analysis methods and procedures, and three years (3) experience using computerized applications to independently gather, compile, and analyze data and prepare narrative or statistical reports. Two of the three years must have included coordinating complex research projects.
What we’d like to see:
If you have these attributes, let us know in your application materials! It's how we will choose whom to move forward! You do not need to have all these qualities to be eligible for this position. We may also use transferable skills, experience, education and alignment with ODOT values to help us decide who will move forward.
- Demonstrated experience with academic writing, writing and editing research papers for publication, or generating detailed technical reports.
- Demonstrated experience leading and facilitating collaborative technical teams.
- Demonstrated experience implementing new processes, procedures, specifications, and standards.
- Demonstrated research or practical experience related to the design, construction or structural testing of bridges and transportation infrastructure.
Demonstrated experience in scientific research.
Learn more and apply:
This recruitment closes at 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, January 15, 2025.
Please note that we can only accept applications through our website.
For questions, call 503-779-9733 or email ODOTRecruitmentJB@odot.oregon.gov
ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer