Data Analyst (Research Analyst 3)

About the role

The Oregon Department of Human Services is seeking a Data Analyst (Research Analyst 3) to join the Office of Training, Investigations and Safety (OTIS) team in Salem.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data through compiling reports, dashboards, graphs and tables to support performance and data driven decision making.
• Organize, summarize, and present information, conclusions and recommendations to individuals and groups in writing and orally.
• Utilize approved software packages to retrieve, edit, and tabulate data from various databases and files.
• Produce visualizations, dashboards, and reports that support performance management; apply forecasting techniques to historical and current data to predict fiscal or program impact; presents information to display trends, patterns, and progress.
• Plan projects within OTIS and across programs to provide agency leadership with accurate and timely information that support data informed decision making.
• Initiate and manage projects by identifying and gathering pertinent information using existing ODHS and OHA computer systems and reports.
• Interact with ODHS/OHA staff and partners to gather and review technical information including state statute and rules related to project planning and implementation.
• Provide oversight of the distribution of work within the unit; assist with the prioritization of work; provide coaching and mentoring to other team members.
• Monitor quality assurance and process improvement activities to maintain accurate and complete data sets.

Requirements

• A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record are required for this position.
• A Bachelor's Degree in any discipline that included six-quarter units in statistics or quantitative analysis methods and procedures, and one year experience using computerized applications to independently gather, compile, and analyze data and prepare narrative or statistical reports.
• OR Four years of research experience using computerized applications to independently gather, compile, and analyze data and prepare narrative or statistical reports.

Qualifications

• Experience working with heterogeneous data sources NOT associated with automated pipelines or machine learning.
• Demonstrated experience building custom queries using SQL across heterogeneous data sources to merge data.
• Advanced proficiency using Excel, including Power Query and Power Pivot, for accessing, modeling and conforming data for analysis.
• Strong experience using Power BI for creating visualizations and dashboards to communicate data.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to assist in making data-driven decisions and address data quality issues.
• Demonstrated communication and collaboration skills with diverse data consumer groups that include individuals with varying levels of comfort and experience interpreting and using data.
• Experience assigning and directing work and managing priorities across a team.

Benefits

• Cost of Living Adjustments.
• Annual salary increases (until you reach the top of the listed salary range).
• Awesome benefits package.
• Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.