Title: Research and Evaluation Analyst
State Role Title: Prog Admin Specialist II
Hiring Range: $75,000-$80,000
Pay Band: 5
Agency: Dept of Veterans Services
Location: DVS HQ-Richmond
Agency Website: www.dvs.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Virginia Department of Veteran Services is seeking a mission-driven Research and Evaluation Analyst to transform complex datasets into actionable insights that support strategic decision-making across veteran services, policy development, and outreach initiatives. This role blends statistical modeling, machine learning, and data visualization to uncover trends, assess program impact, and inform equitable resource allocation. This position plays a critical role in supporting data-informed decision-making by conducting research, program evaluations, and policy analysis to improve service delivery and outcomes for the agency.
Minimum Qualifications
• Experience in research and design methods, including collecting data, analyzing results, planning, developing or conducting surveys, and managing new results.
• Experience in data modeling to include design and implementation models, analyzing veteran demographics, service utilization, and economic impact.
• Experience conducting predictive analytics, including the development of algorithms in support of outreach targeting, policy forecasting, and risk assessment.
• Experience creating reports and presentations for agency use including the ability to translate findings into accessible reports, dashboards, and visual briefs.
• Ability to coordinate with agency program leaders, external stakeholders, and federal and state agency officials to collect and analyze data.
• Ability to pivot based on methodology modifications, evaluation design, or data collection tools based on policy changes or shifts in tasks priorities.
Additional Considerations
• Equity, and systemic improvement
• Experience working with veteran-related data or social impact initiatives
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in fast-paced, mission-oriented environments
• Commitment to inclusive design and technology equity principles
• Energetic self-starter with a strong desire to solve complex data problems with a passion for serving veterans.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
VDVS accepts submissions of on-line applications only. Faxed, mailed, or emailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:59 P.M. on the job closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which includes your specific qualifications for the position you are seeking.
The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from either the electronic applications and/or resume. RMS provides confirmation or receipt when your application and/or resume is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your RMS account to check the status of your application.
It is the policy of VDVS to provide equal opportunity for all applications and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, gender, identify or expression, disability, veterans’ status or political affiliation, or against otherwise qualified person with disabilities.
Commonwealth of Virginia State agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, where appropriate. Applicants requiring accommodation should direct inquiries to the human resource contact directly. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be reviewed and determined on a case-by-case basis.
Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of Virginia Employees Only), MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or resume.
Contact Information
Name: DVS HR Team
Phone: N/A
Email: recruitment@dvs.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.