DATA ANALYST SUPERVISOR/EXPERT

State of Arkansas • Little Rock, AR

3d • $88,455 - $144,321

About The Position

The Data Analyst Supervisor/Expert plays a crucial leadership role in overseeing and managing the strategic use of data analysis across multiple projects within the State of Arkansas government. This position is responsible for supervising and mentoring a team of data analysts, setting strategic goals for data initiatives, and ensuring that data analysis meets the needs of various state agencies. The Data Analyst Supervisor/Expert must possess advanced data analysis skills, leadership capabilities, and an in-depth understanding of the state's data systems and infrastructure.

Requirements

• Data analytics methodologies, statistical techniques, and advanced data modeling.
• Database management systems, data warehousing, and cloud-based data environments.
• Leadership and team management, with the ability to motivate and develop staff.
• Expertise in data analysis tools such as Python, R, SQL, and data visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present data insights to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively across teams and manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously.
• Ability to interpret and translate data insights into actionable strategies for government operations.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in data science, computer science, statistics, or a related field preferred.
• At least six years of experience in data science, machine learning, or advanced data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of data analysts, data scientists, and related staff, ensuring quality, accuracy, and timeliness of data-driven projects.
• Design and implement data strategies to support complex government operations and policy decisions.
• Manage large-scale data analytics projects, ensuring the collection, analysis, and dissemination of high-quality data.
• Oversee the development of automated data collection processes, dashboards, and data visualization tools for state departments.
• Collaborate with other state agencies and external stakeholders to align data analytics efforts with state policy objectives.
• Develop and enforce data governance policies and standards to maintain the security and privacy of sensitive data.
• Provide expert-level consultation to agency leadership on data-driven decisions, reporting, and strategic planning.
• Conduct complex data analysis and statistical modeling to support decision-making at the highest levels of government.
• Train and mentor junior data analysts, fostering professional growth and ensuring the team stays up to date with the latest data technologies and techniques.

What This Job Offers

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