Currently, the Performance Evaluation and Research Division has the following job opening(s):

1.       Research Analyst:  The Research Analyst works on an audit team under the supervision of a Research Manager and possibly a Senior Research Analyst.  The Research Analyst is responsible for carrying out all tasks associated with conducting a performance audit which include: 1) gathering all relevant information; 2) reviewing and analyzing records and data about the auditee, and data entry into spreadsheets; 3) participating in planning the scope and methodology of research projects; 4) writing reports, memoranda, transmittal letters, causal models, audit plans, etc.; 5) contacting or interviewing people; 6) attending entrance and exit conferences; 7) traveling to necessary field sites; 8) working all or part of the workday(s) at an office of the auditee to review auditee files or observe operations; 9) organizing and maintaining audit work papers; 10) orally present the findings of audit reports to Legislative Committees; 11) performing independent reviews of other analysts’ reports to determine if their report is consistent with the evidence; 12) correcting edited draft reports; 13) indexing draft reports; and 14) other tasks that will assist the Research Manager and facilitate the audit process.


To apply for a position:  Please send cover letter and resume to:

John Sylvia, Director
Building 1, Room W-314
State Capitol Complex
Charleston, West Virginia 25305