Job Description

Description

WSLCB Vision
Safe communities for Washington State.

Mission
Promote public safety and trust through fair administration, education and enforcement of liquor, tobacco, cannabis and vapor laws.

Who we are

The mission of the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (WSLCB) is to promote public safety and trust through fair administration, education and enforcement of liquor, cannabis, tobacco, and vapor laws. We search for people who demonstrate a strong work ethic, excellence in customer service, partnering and teamwork, and quality performance.

We want to create a culture that fosters excellence in customer service, open and honest communication, transparency and accountability, data driven decisions, and business-initiated process improvement.

Our commitment to DEIB

The WSLCB strives to promote Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) in all aspects of our work. This includes a commitment to our workforce and external stakeholders.

It is our mission to build, educate, and inspire an inclusive environment that recognizes, respects, and celebrates diversity in the workplace and in the community we serve. We are committed to maintaining a thriving culture where employees and those we serve feel safe and accepted regardless of education, background, or beliefs. As a WSLCB team member, you will have opportunity to join statewide business resource groups (BRGs) such as, Rainbow Alliance and Inclusion Network, Veteran Employee Resource Group, Latino Leadership Network, Blacks United in Leadership and Diversity, Disability Inclusion Network, Washington Immigrant Network and Hawaiians, Asians, and Pacific Islanders Promoting an Empowerment Network.

The WSLCB Director’s Office is announcing an exciting opportunity for a Management Analyst 5 (Research Analyst) position in Olympia, WA. This position reports to the Research Program Manager.

In this position, you will support the agency’s mission by serving as a management analyst, supporting research projects for all divisions in the agency. You will provide expert level analyses to management, staff and both internal and external customers regarding highly complex, multidimensional issues impacting agency/institution-wide programs and policies. You will perform data analysis, literature reviews, meta-analysis, data and fiscal analysis, report writing, and presentations. In this role, you will also design and maintain both public and internal resource sites, as well as assure the design and usability of required team tools are used to support the team program mission.

If you have an interest in conducting analysis on research related to public health, policy, and operational topics, we encourage you to apply to be a part of the WSLCB team!

WSLCB provides a modern work environment and excellent benefits including:

• A comprehensive benefits package (including but not limited to Medical/Dental/Vision, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance etc.)
• Paid Vacation, Leave, and Holidays
• Tuition Waiver (enrollment in courses at state universities/colleges on a space availability basis – all or a portion of the tuition/fees may be waived for state employees)
• Tuition reimbursement (courses taken with prior approval in order to further employee’s career development with the WSLCB)
• Training and career development programs (including online courses and LinkedIn Learning)
• A healthy work/life balance (this may include flexible/alternative work schedules and telework/remote work opportunities, when possible)
• Employee Assistance Program – confidential program created to promote the health, safety and well-being of public service employees
• Generous wellness program (we offer reimbursements for certain fitness related activities)
• Onsite exercise facility (for employees working at WSLCB Headquarter Building in Olympia)
• Infants at Work Program to promote parent and infant bonding, parental well-being and healthy infant development. Depending on your job duties, work location and supervisor approval, eligible employees who are new mothers, fathers or legal guardians can bring their infant (six weeks to six months) when they return to work.
• Free parking

Duties

Some of the duties you will perform are:

• Conduct evidence reviews, policy reviews, data analysis, and/or meta-analysis and assist with outcome evaluations and benefit-cost analysis.
• Conduct and/or support sophisticated research methodologies, to include analysis of large state and national datasets, outcome evaluations, and meta-analysis as needed.
• Make recommendations regarding highly complex, unprecedented issues involving organizational change, process improvement and policy development; or issues involving a broad scope and significant impact on outside agencies or institutions, organizations, statewide, and the public.
• Serve as an agency representative for business analysis teams or projects with other entities concerning business operations on behalf of executive management; and presents findings and recommendations to executive management.
• Participate in problem definition, planning, and execution of surveillance and research.
• Participate in the development, implementation, collection, processing, and analysis-of data sets and databases.
• Serving as consultants to executive management, implementing legislative directives, developing policies and procedures, developing, and implementing systems, implementing long-range strategic plans, formulating goals and objectives, resolving customer complaints, and meeting customer requirements.
• Identify problems; analyze and evaluate operating deficiencies or difficulties; provide management with alternatives and recommended courses of action.
• Perform data processing and analysis tasks, such as data organization and management, monitoring data quality, developing documentation, applying statistical and/or data science methods.
• Conduct analysis of program data using statistical software or other systems as applicable.
• Analyze data and employ models and other software to develop research program information which can be used to help drive decision making.
• Write reports, develop charts, graphs, and other visuals to present findings to agency executives and staff, legislators, and other audiences.
• Creating data visualizations.
• Linking and managing multiple large datasets to answer research questions.
• Write reports for presentation of findings to the agency leadership, legislature, and other technical and lay audiences.
• Monitor regulatory activities of partnerships which directly affect LCB policy initiatives and programs.
• Researching, analyzing, evaluating, and making and presenting recommendations to management regarding multidimensional issues which cross departmental lines and do not have readily available solutions.
• Present research findings and recommendations to elected officials and outside organizations; may testify at legislative hearings.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Experience for required qualifications can be gained through various combinations of formal professional employment and educational experience. See below for how you may qualify.

Option 1:

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, law, public health, health administration, or a related field. AND

At least five (5) years of demonstrated professional experience conducting research and analyzing policies, laws, rules, or regulations.

Two of the five years should include experience and/or coursework in the following areas:

• Conducting data analyses with survey or administrative datasets
• Using quantitative methods for program evaluation such as multiple regression analysis, and
• Experience managing research projects

Option 2:

Master’s degree in business administration, public administration, law, public health, health administration, or a related field. AND

At least three (3) years of demonstrated professional experience conducting research and analyzing policies, laws, rules, or regulations.

Two of the three years should include experience and/or coursework in the following areas:

• Conducting data analyses with survey or administrative datasets
• Using quantitative methods for program evaluation such as multiple regression analysis, and
• Experience managing research projects

AND

Experience/skills in the following:

• Managing and organizing multiple datasets.
• Verifying data files and analyses.
• Designing and planning the data workflow on tasks and projects.
• Performing advanced statistical analysis.
• Applying project management skills to independently accomplish own work both as a participant responsible for completing work on project teams and/or as project lead.
• Independently and flexibly managing own workload to meet assigned deadlines. This includes developing own timelines while adhering to broader project timelines, knowing when to escalate issues, and how and when to adjust resources.
• Experience with conducting research, providing analysis, and developing reports.

Preferred/Desired Qualifications:

• Recent work experience or graduate-level training in statistics, meta-analysis, econometrics, or program evaluation.
• Recent work experience or graduate-level training in benefit-cost analysis.
• Work experience in a government setting

Supplemental Information

1. Completed online application.
2. Current Resume or Curriculum Vitae.
3. Letter of Interest describing how you meet the specific qualifications for the position.
4. Three professional references to include a current or recent supervisor with email addresses and phone numbers.
5. Attach your unofficial transcripts for college level degree you have obtained. (If you do not attach your transcripts and you are offered an interview, you will need to send them to us prior to interviewing).

**A resume will not substitute for completing the “work experience” section of the application.

The information provided in your application and supplemental questionnaire must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. Responses not supported in your application will disqualify you for consideration of employment from this recruitment.

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted.  Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.

Other
Applicants for employment with the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board should also be aware of RCW 66.08.080, which states in part: “No employee of the board shall have any interest, directly or indirectly, in the manufacture of liquor sold under this title, or derive any profit or remuneration from the sale of liquor, other than the salary or wages payable to him in respect of his office or position, and shall receive no gratuity from any person in connection with such business.

RCW 69.50.351, no member of the state liquor and cannabis board and no employee of the state liquor and cannabis board shall have any interest, directly or indirectly, in the producing, processing, or sale of cannabis, useable cannabis, or cannabis-infused products, or derive any profit or remuneration from the sale of cannabis, useable cannabis, or cannabis-infused products other than the salary or wages payable to him or her in respect of his or her office or position, and shall receive no gratuity from any person in connection with the business.

The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from job seekers with diverse backgrounds. Honoring diversity, equity and inclusion means that as an agency, and as individuals, we are committed to ensuring that all employees enjoy a respectful, safe, and supportive working environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability.  You are welcome to include your name and gender pronouns in your application, to ensure we address you appropriately throughout the application process.

For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email 

hr****@lc*.gov











 or call (360) 664.1720. For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.

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Job Categories: Equal Opportunities. Job Types: Full-Time. Salaries: 60,000 - 80,000.

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