Senior Research and Data Analyst (4080009)

Job Summary - Why you’ll love this position

Job Location: This position will be located at 920 Wildwood Drive, Jefferson City, MO 65109.

Why you’ll love this position:

The Division of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) is seeking a seasoned, skilled and forward thinking Senior Research and Data Analyst to join DCR's System and Analytics Unit, a newly established team responsible for DCR’s data and systems. This role will help lead and contribute to DCR's data and systems management, testing and validation, user access, technical support, training, data queries, analytics, reporting, dashboards, and vendor/contract management.

The Senior Research and Data Analyst will be part of a high-performing team who will be driving innovation across data, analytics, and systems. This position will collaborate across DCR to modernize and standardize data practices, enhance analytic capabilities, and ensure systems support current and future regulatory needs.

Ideal candidates bring strong technical expertise, strategic thinking, and excellent communication skills. This is a unique opportunity to be part of the future of DCR’s technical and analytical landscape while delivering mission-critical support to the organization.

The salary indicated represents a base pay rate. If the individual selected or the position is eligible for a pay differential (e.g., shift, security, or years of service), it will be added to the total compensation in your paycheck. A pay differential does not raise your base pay.

Responsibilities - What you’ll do

• Develop expertise in the provisions set forth in Article XIV and 19 CSR 100-1 specific to activities under the Division's authority
• Assist in the implementation of DCR's strategy for modernizing and standardizing data, analytics, and system processes.
• Lead and maintain the development, maintenance, and enforcement of systems, policies, and procedures.
• Create and manage detailed reports, including tables, charts, and narrative summaries for leadership decision making.
• Implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, consistency, and sustainability.
• Collaborate with internal partners to translate business needs into technical requirements and deliver effective solutions.
• Develop and conduct programming changes to the Division's various software systems as well as other access databases developed to track compliance, enforcement and licensing activities.
• Create, and lead in the creation of Tableau dashboards.
• Develop, maintain and troubleshoot various internal databases or other systems to track compliance, enforcement and licensing activities.
• Develop and lead training for all Division staff on the DCR systems for compliance with Article XIV and 19 CSR 100-1.
• Lead and conduct maintenance of all data needs of the Division, including any new or revised data systems deemed necessary for the Division to carry out the provisions of Article XIV and 19 CSR 100-1.
• Lead and maintain an interdisciplinary team of analysts to develop reports, dashboards and to handle complex projects that require substantial technical expertise and independent judgement.
• Review data and trend deviations and alert management to concerns found in the data analysis; receives general administrative direction; work is reviewed for validity and quality.
• Run specialized and standard queries to pull and organize data for detailed reports using tables and charts.
• Suggest SMART goals for activities to measure progress.
• Recommend new system policies and procedures to management.
• Review and test rule revisions and rule suggestions for feasibility within the Division's systems.

Qualifications - All you need for success Minimum Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university (substitutions may be allowed).
• Four (4) years of relevant experience, preferably in a business related field and a system management/development setting.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment with many competing priorities.
• Ability to take adminstrative guidance and direction and complete projects and tasks with minimal oversight.
• Ability to identify system issues and recommend solutions and strategies.
• Ability to mine data systems and use the data to prepare data sets to be used in analysis for budgets, policy decisions, process development, investigation and enforcement decisions.
• Ability to organize and manage time efficiently.
• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to adapt to constant program development, change and improvement.
• Ability to use the Microsoft Office Suite proficiently and quickly learn specialized systems.

Lack of post‐secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

Job Details - More reasons to love this position

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.

Contact Details - If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact:

Tanner Stephenson at Tanner.Stephenson@health.mo.gov or 573.291.9258

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.