STATISTICAL ANALYST 3 - 08112026-79989

Overview

Under general supervision, is responsible for professional statistical analytic lead work of average difficulty; and performs related work as required. This is the advanced working-level and/or lead class in the Statistical Analyst sub-series. An employee in this class is responsible for leading subordinate statistical analyst staff in conducting statistical studies, research, and complex statistical analyses. This class differs from that of Statistical Analyst 2 in that an incumbent of the latter functions at the working level. This class differs from that of Statistical Analyst 4 in that an incumbent of the latter is responsible for supervising small units of statistical analysts.

Responsibilities

• May coach employees through feedback to improve performance and provide guidance, including setting and monitoring performance standards.
• Designs studies with stakeholders, interprets statistical results, applies advanced techniques, uses specialized software, and compares results over time.
• Compiles and verifies study results, writes and proofreads reports, creates graphical illustrations, and finalizes documents for distribution.
• Assists management by using statistical information to support decision-making aligned with agency goals.
• Leads software program development, manages data entry and backups, and ensures accurate data processing for analysis and presentation.
• Interprets statistical reports for management, utilizes appropriate metrics, and clarifies data accuracy and limitations.
• Leads staff in data inference, ensures proper data collection, maintains data instruments, conducts secondary research, and encourages survey participation.
• Designs user-appropriate spreadsheets, creates original presentation ideas, and brainstorms process improvements for workplace efficiency.
• Coordinates with team members, provides internal guidance, and uses communication technology to deliver data analysis.
• Manages long-term projects, assesses program metrics, prioritizes tasks, and cross-trains to ensure operational continuity.
• Communicates and collaborates with external customers and agencies, provides guidance, describes data benefits, and ensures excellent customer service.
• Trains external customers on third-party systems and attends relevant training sessions for professional development.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree including, at least, six quarter hours in statistics, mathematics, and/or computer science and experience equivalent to two years of full-time professional statistical work.

Substitution of Education for Experience: Graduate course work credit received from an accredited college or university in any statistical field, including but not limited to applied statistics or mathematics; social, behavioral, health, or life science; computer science; any business field, including but not limited to accounting or business administration; and/or public administration may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of two years (e.g., 36 graduate quarter hours in one of a combination of the above listed fields may substitute for one year of the required experience).

Substitution of Experience for Education: Qualifying experience in professional statistical work may substitute for the required education, on a year-for-year basis, to a maximum of four years (e.g., experience equivalent to one year of full-time work in the above listed field may substitute for one year of the required education).

Competencies (KSA's)

Competencies: Business Insight, Directs Work, Communicates Effectively, Nimble Learning, Manages Complexity

Knowledges: Clerical, Law and Government

Skills: Active Learning and Listening, Critical Thinking, Reading Comprehension, Speaking, Writing

Abilities: Inductive Reasoning, Deductive Reasoning, Written Comprehension, Mathematical Reasoning, Number Facility

Pay & Schedule

• Salary: $5,100.00 monthly / $61,200.00 annually
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Location: Nashville, TN (Davidson County)
• Department: Safety and Homeland Security
• This is a hybrid position.