DATA ANALYST III

State of careers Rhode Island

21h

About The Position

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: At a high level of expertise, to undertake the complex professional special and recurring assignments involving conducting full lifecycle activities of data analytics to include requirements and design, data cleaning, developing analysis and reporting capabilities, linking databases and datasets, and continuously monitoring performance and quality control plans to identify improvements in models; and to do related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general direction of a superior with considerable latitude for the exercise of independent judgement and initiative. Work is subject to review for conformance with prescribed state policies and procedures.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Supervises personnel assigned to assist on a regular project basis; coordinates, manages and reviews the work of professional personnel; reviews work in progress and upon completion for adequacy, propriety, technical sufficiency, and conformity with instructions.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED: At a high level of expertise, to undertake the complex professional special and recurring assignments involving conducting full lifecycle activities of data analytics to include requirements and design, data cleaning, developing analysis and reporting capabilities, linking databases and datasets, and continuously monitoring performance and quality control plans to identify improvements in models. With a considerable level of latitude and independence, to assure the integrity of project data, including data extraction, storage, manipulation, processing and analysis. To provide a high level of expertise to query and interpret data, analyze results using statistical techniques, develop predictive models using administrative datasets and provide ongoing reports. To develop and implement sophisticated data collection systems and other strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and data quality. To assist superiors and work closely with management to prioritize business and information needs. To manage data analytics projects as assigned. To coordinate, supervise and review the work of subordinate personnel on a regular project basis. To provide data visualization and presentation of analytical findings to program owners and other stakeholders. To acquire data from primary or secondary data sources and maintain databases/data systems. To identify, analyze, and interpret trends or patterns in complex datasets. To link databases and datasets to generate integrated datasets. To filter and “clean” data, and review computer reports, printouts, and performance indicators to locate and correct code problems. To participate in ongoing decisions concerning data collections, study design, methodology, and data analysis. To locate and define new process improvement opportunities. To attend meetings with appropriate personnel to discuss recommendations and related implementation issues, as required. To prepare technical reports or other documents based upon research, investigation or analysis. To do related work as required.

Requirements

• A thorough knowledge of data models, regression analysis, database design development, data mining and segmentation techniques
• a thorough knowledge of sophisticated reporting packages, databases and programming
• a thorough knowledge of statistical methodologies and techniques utilized for analyzing large datasets
• the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy
• the ability to conduct queries, draw conclusions, prepare written reports and present findings in a clear and concise manner
• the ability to supervise and review the work of assigned subordinate personnel
• the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with state and municipal officials, superiors, subordinates and the public
• related capacities and abilities
• Education: Such as may have been gained through: possession of a Master’s Degree from a college of recognized standing in Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, Information Management, Statistics, or a closely related field with similar technical and computational emphasis; and Experience: Such as may have been gained through: considerable employment in a professional capacity as a data analyst.
• Education: Such as may have been gained through: graduation from a four-year college of recognized standing with a Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, Information Management, Statistics, or a closely related field with similar technical and computational emphasis; and Experience: Such as may have been gained through: extensive employment in a professional capacity as a data analyst.

Responsibilities

• undertake the complex professional special and recurring assignments involving conducting full lifecycle activities of data analytics to include requirements and design, data cleaning, developing analysis and reporting capabilities, linking databases and datasets, and continuously monitoring performance and quality control plans to identify improvements in models
• assure the integrity of project data, including data extraction, storage, manipulation, processing and analysis
• query and interpret data, analyze results using statistical techniques, develop predictive models using administrative datasets and provide ongoing reports
• develop and implement sophisticated data collection systems and other strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and data quality
• assist superiors and work closely with management to prioritize business and information needs
• manage data analytics projects as assigned
• coordinate, supervise and review the work of subordinate personnel on a regular project basis
• provide data visualization and presentation of analytical findings to program owners and other stakeholders
• acquire data from primary or secondary data sources and maintain databases/data systems
• identify, analyze, and interpret trends or patterns in complex datasets
• link databases and datasets to generate integrated datasets
• filter and “clean” data, and review computer reports, printouts, and performance indicators to locate and correct code problems
• participate in ongoing decisions concerning data collections, study design, methodology, and data analysis
• locate and define new process improvement opportunities
• attend meetings with appropriate personnel to discuss recommendations and related implementation issues, as required
• prepare technical reports or other documents based upon research, investigation or analysis

Benefits

• For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/.
• Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level