Data Analyst 1 – Data Analyst

State of Iowa - Executive Branch

The Department of Management within the State of Iowa focuses on delivering excellent customer service and fostering a collaborative team environment. They seek a Data Analyst to contribute to their research and data analysis efforts, supporting various projects aimed at deriving meaningful insights. This role exists to bolster the team's capacity for producing high-quality research outputs and supporting strategic decision making.

In this role you can expect to have the responsibilities:

• Collect and use data following established research plans.
• Develop and manage secure databases for project work.
• Ensure data quality and rectify errors or inconsistencies.
• Perform data analyses with tools such as R and SPSS, deriving meaningful insights.
• Generate technical reports, dashboards, and presentations for varied audiences.
• Engage in the creation of research proposals and grant applications.
• Adhere to deadlines set by the Research Coordinator.
• Communicate findings and updates regularly with team leaders.
• Participate in meetings and training sessions.
• Promote a culture of professionalism and teamwork.

This role comes with the following benefits:

• Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS)
• Retirement Investors Club (RIC)
• Flexible Working Environment - Work from Home Opportunities
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Vacation Leave
• Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance

This role requires you to have:

• Data Analysis
• Statistics
• Communication
• Data Science
• Reports & Visualisations

You would benefit from having:

• R
• Data Management
• Microsoft Excel

Candidates must reside in Iowa upon starting the role. A background check, including education and employment verification, will be conducted after a conditional offer is made. Confidentiality of the gathered information will be maintained as per relevant laws.