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Job Description
The Missouri Veterans Commission is looking for an organized and detail-driven Data Scientist. Your mission - should you choose to accept it - involves collection, validation and analysis of health care and organizational data. You will support leadership team in their decision-making regarding daily operations, organizational strategic goals and planning, and more. Come build standardized data collection, validation, and reporting measures with us. Apply today!
Position requires work in-person at Jefferson State Office Building, 205 Jefferson St., Jefferson City, MO 65109. Remote work is not an option.
Annual Salary: $74,697.36
EXAMPLES OF WORK- Assist with the collection, aggregation and validation of data
- Respond to a variety of ad hoc data requests via tables, charts, and other visual design tools
- Assist with the accurate and timely production of ongoing reporting as required by leadership
- Gather critical information from meetings with various internal/external stakeholders and coordinate with other state agencies/stakeholders to ensure collaboration, comprehension and standardization of reporting and data analysis
- Generate reports from established data systems
- Structure and present data through visual design and concise data storytelling (dashboards)
- Design and conduct analyses of complex health data
- Identify and troubleshoot unanticipated problems or results
- Communicate analysis and data results to team members and include recommendations of action items
QUALIFICATIONS
Must demonstrate the following which may be obtained through four years of work experience as a research analyst or through completion of a bachelor’s degree in accounting, auditing, business management, finance, information technology or closely related program or some combination thereof:- Strong knowledge of the principles and practices of data and trend analysis
- Ability to break down data into useful insights from many different sources
- Experience with R for statistical analysis and Python to integrate data analysis into applications
- Comprehensive ability to implement essential data science modeling techniques
- High level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel
- Strong proficiency with Tableau and Tableau Prep Builder
- Proficient writing SQL (Structured Query Language) queries
Benefits- Enjoy a workplace where you can build lasting relationships with our Veterans and your co-workers
- Opportunities to learn and grow in your career with MO Veterans Commission
- 3 weeks paid vacation; 3 weeks paid sick leave; 13 paid holidays
- Health (medical, dental, vision) and free life insurance
- Retirement
- Up to $75/month match on savings plan
- 6 weeks paid leave for birth or adoption
For more information or questions, please contact Becky Buechter, HR Specialist, at becky.buechter@mvc.dps.mo.gov . -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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State of Missouri
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