Research Data Analyst
State of Missouri Jefferson City, Missouri, United States
- Location: Jefferson City, Missouri, United States
- Categories: Information Technology and Communication Services
- Job Type: Full Time
- Posted: Feb 28, 2025
Job Description:
Research Data Analyst
Description
The Missouri Department of Mental Health, Division of Behavioral Health, seeks a Research/Data Analyst to join the Research and Statistics Unit team.Job Location: This position will be located Central office Roberts building 1706 E Elm Street Jefferson City, MO 65109.
Why you’ll love this position:
The Research and Statistics unit is an integral part of the Division’s efforts to enable evidence-based review of programs and services provided by the Department of Mental Health and its community partners. Research Analysts within the Division utilize data and information gathered from multiple data collection systems and external data sources to report on behavioral health programs.
Reporting Duties Include:
- Standardized federal report submissions.
- Ad hoc reporting as requested by internal and external stakeholders.
- Department, division, and program level dashboards; and annual budget related reporting.
- In addition to providing the final reporting products, this position will perform data extraction, statistical analysis, policy related decision support and consultation, and assist with data related to initiatives within the Division of Behavioral Health.
The ideal candidate will be skilled in SQL and have experience with Microsoft Reporting Services and/or Tableau Prep/Tableau Desktop. SAS experience is also highly desirable. Knowledge of mental health services or healthcare data is preferred but not required. Candidates must have strong communication skills.
Qualifications :
Bachelor’s degree and 2-4 years of relevant experience and/or appropriate certification. (Substitutions may be allowed.)
Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.
The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .