Senior Research/Data Analyst Central Office

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.

Collaborate with the Decision Support and Administrative Analysis manager to distribute work throughout the unit; provide functional supervision and support to Research Analysts on the team as requested.

Develop procedures and methodologies for research, analysis, and evaluation of agency programs and initiatives including determining sources for obtaining data in support of these tasks.

Report agency data, outcomes of analysis, and interpret implications for policy and practice.

Support preparation of monthly, annual, and other periodic work reports.

Correspond with users and providers of data to coordinate, manage, and improve data quality and program efficacy.

Plan, design, and execute complex research projects.

Write programs using SQL-based logic to extract data from agency databases using knowledge of the various subsystems and databases that support departmental operations and initiatives; link records across databases to create new and unique analytical and practical data sources.

Consult with various level of administration in planning and implementing research and evaluation projects, including support of planning team and quality control and assurance activities.

Prepare detailed reports using tables, charts, and narratives using advanced statistical knowledge that includes proficiency with regression, machine-learning, and qualitative analysis techniques.

Assist in formulating administrative and research policies for the unit.

Correlate program policies and practices with agency data, including federal and state requirements.

Knowledge of R, Tableau, SQL, and Python statistical packages, or demonstrated ability to apply experience with similar software.

Exercise independent judgment and initiative in performance of responsibilities; receive general administrative direction and feedback on conformance of projects and products to broad agency objectives and policies.

Perform other duties as assigned.

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

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

Preferred Qualifications/Skills:

Experience working with statistical software such as SAS, SPSS, STATA, R, or SQL is preferred.

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.

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