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These full-time, permanent Research Investigator 2 positions report to the Assessment & Evaluation Unit Supervisor within the Office of Nutrition Services..

Make a difference.

As a Research Investigator 2 you will perform statistical analysis, program evaluation, and research related to the administration of the Women, Infant and Children Nutrition (WIC) program, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – Education (SNAP-ED), and Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP). These programs create opportunities for people with limited resources to make healthy nutrition choices, thus supporting the Department of Health mission to protect and improve the health of all people in Washington State. The results of these analyses are used to guide evidence-based decision making by office management.  

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Analyzing and interpreting outcomes, interviews, and observational data related to the statewide delivery of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – Education (SNAP-Ed).
• Creating and maintaining data visualization dashboards and maps using data related to the Women, Infant and Children Nutrition (WIC) program, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – Education (SNAP-Ed), Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP), and Breastfeeding Peer Counseling Program.
• Providing technical assistance to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – Education (SNAP-Ed) partners relating to SNAP-Ed evaluation requests, including local and regional evaluation design, evaluation implementation, data analysis, data visualization, data interpretation, and data reporting.
• Designing and conducting advanced health related research studies that support the work of the office including the Women, Infant and Children Nutrition (WIC) program, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – Education (SNAP-Ed), Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) and Breastfeeding Peer Counseling Program, among other activities. 

The duty station for these positions are Tumwater, WA. Telework (mobile-work) is currently expected. When approved to return, the incumbent is expected to report to the duty station for work activities. An alternative work schedule may be considered upon request and supervisor approval. Telework - once returned to the duty station for work activities, may be considered upon request with supervisory approval. It is anticipated that the incumbent would be expected to report to the Tumwater duty station for work activities approximately one day per month. This would need to be a conversation between the hiring supervisor and the incumbent.