Research/Data Analyst Central Office DORS Medical

  • State of Missouri
  • Jefferson City, Missouri
  • Jul 18, 2024
Full Time Information Technology and Communication Services Public Health
  • Salary: $66,516.24 per Year USD
  • Salary Top: 66516 USD

Job Description

A position in the Missouri Department of Corrections is more than a job. It's a calling. Corrections employees transform lives, equipping Missourians in the criminal justice system with the skills they need to contribute to their communities, inside and outside our walls. More than 95 percent of people who enter the prison system ultimately are released. We want to make sure they’re good neighbors.

We offer great benefits!

Missouri State Employee Retirement System / Deferred compensation plan / Health insurance (medical, vision, dental for employees and family) / Paid life insurance / Long-term disability insurance / Cafeteria plan / Paid holidays / 10 hours annual leave per month / 10 hours sick leave per month / Uniforms provided when required / Pre-service and in-service training / Access to credit union / Direct deposit of paycheck (required) / Employee health, wellness and safety initiatives / MOST 529 College Savings Program.

The Healthcare Data Analyst will work alongside the healthcare contract monitoring and quality improvement team in the Division of Offender Rehabilitative Services of the Missouri Department of Corrections. The person in this position will provide direct insight into current institutional healthcare operations by supporting: the evaluation of policy and programming; the development of research projects and proposals for funding; the sharing of information to support healthcare operations; and providing reports to assist in monitoring the Comprehensive Healthcare Contract. Doing well in the position requires effort toward continuous improvement of technical skills, as well as interests in fields like healthcare, sociology, criminology, criminal justice, social work, psychology, and economics.

  • Use statistical software to extract and manage data
  • Respond to ad hoc requests through reports using tables, graphics, and narrative
  • Develop procedures and methodology to be used in analyzing data
  • Compile data for yearly surveys and reports


Minimum Qualifications:

Seven or more years of professional level experience, relevant/similar to the above listed job duties.

(Earned credit hours from an accredited college or university bay substitute for up to four years of the required experience, at a rate of 30 credit hours for one year - a minimum of three years of experience is required)

Preferred Qualifications/Skills:

  • Experience working with statistical software such as SAS, SPSS, STATA, R, Python, or SQL.
  • Use of database tools(s) for data management and designing queries for the development and maintenance of reporting tables
  • Development of data visualizations using software such as Tableau, WebFOCUS, PowerBI, Qlik, or SAS Visual Analytics
  • Successful contributions to team projects focused on the development of business intelligence


All requested documents MUST be received by the closing date listed.

Some positions are eligible for a shift differential of $173.34 semi-monthly, which is provided to employees with shifts that begin on or between 12:00pm (noon) and 5:00am, and who work at a 24/7 worksite (i.e. institution, transition center, supervision center, or command center), or whose work requires regular visits to these locations. If selected for interview, eligibility may be discussed at that time with the hiring manager.

The Department of Corrections is the only State agency that currently offers a guaranteed 1% pay increase for every two years of service up to 20 years.

The Missouri Department of Corrections is proud to have a tradition of promotion from within for employees looking for and seeking distinctive career paths. As you work for the department, we invite you to consider your goals and make choices to actively head toward them. We seek to recognize employees who serve with distinction.

Base Pay

66,516

Job Address

Jefferson City, Missouri United States View Map