DATA ANALYST INTERMEDIATE

<table style="height: 17px; width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background-color: #4373BA" border="1"> <tbody> <tr style="height: 17px"> <td style="width: 100%; height: 17px"> <div class="job-header"> <h1 style="text-align: center"><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 24pt;="" color:="" #ffffff"="">OFFICE OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY</span></h1> <h2 style="text-align: center"><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif"=""><em><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: #FFFFFF">Office of the Economic Opportunity Mission: Strengthen Arizona’s workforce and economy.<br>The Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO) coordinates workforce development strategy and evaluation, monitors the state's tax and regulatory competitiveness, and produces labor market, economic and demographic research and analysis. OEO is also home to the Arizona Finance Authority, which offers innovative, responsible, and sustainable financing solutions for public and private borrowers.</span></em></span></h2> </div> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h3 dir="ltr" style="text-align: center"><span style="font-size: 24pt; font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif"=""><strong>SENIOR RESEARCH ANALYST</strong></span></h3> <div class="job-divider"> <table style="width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background-color: #D4D4D4" border="1"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width: 100%"><strong><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">Job Location:</span></strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="job-content"> <h4 style="text-align: center"><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif"=""><span style="font-size: 16px">1400 West Washington Street</span></span></h4> <h4 style="text-align: center"><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif"=""><span style="font-size: 16px">Phoenix, AZ 85007</span></span></h4> </div> <div class="job-divider"> <table style="width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background-color: #D4D4D4" border="1"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width: 100%"><strong><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">Posting Details:</span></strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="job-content"> <h4 style="text-align: center"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif"><span style="font-size: 16px">Salary: $65,968 - $90,000 <br></span></span></h4> <h4 style="text-align: center"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif"><span style="font-size: 16px">Grade: 26<br></span></span></h4> <h4 style="text-align: center"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif"><span style="font-size: 16px">Closing Date: Open until business needs are met</span></span></h4> </div> <div class="job-divider"> <table style="width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background-color: #D4D4D4" border="1"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width: 100%"><strong><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">Job Summary:</span></strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="job-content"> <p><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">The Senior Research Analyst serves as the analytic lead and data governance authority for the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) within the Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity’s Integrated Data System (IDS). This position will oversee other analysts to conduct longitudinal workforce analyses linking education, licensure, and wage data to evaluate rural healthcare training pathways, employment outcomes, retention, and wage progression. Reports to the Longitudinal Data System Director. The position is grant-funded and employment is contingent upon the availability of funding.<br><br>Arizona’s Rural Health Transformation Program is supported by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as a part of a financial assistance award totaling $166,988,955.92 with 100 percent funded by CMS/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor endorsement, by CMS/HHS, or the U.S. Government.</span></p> <p><em><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.</span></em></p> <p><em><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.</span></em></p> </div> <div class="job-divider"> <table style="width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background-color: #D4D4D4" border="1"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width: 100%"><strong><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">Job Duties:</span></strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="job-content"> <p style="text-align: left"><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">• Lead longitudinal analyses of education-to-employment pathways using linked education, licensure, and unemployment insurance wage records. Apply statistical and geospatial analyses to measure outcomes including training completion, credential attainment, rural employment placement, workforce distribution, retention, and wage progression to communicate workforce disparities and regional supply gaps.<br>• Coordinate with agency legal counsel and IDS governance bodies to ensure compliance with state statutes, federal regulations (e.g., HIPAA, FERPA where applicable), and privacy standards.<br>• Partner with the IDS Director and Principal Data Engineer to expand integrated datasets within the IDS, including geographic indicators, rural designations, and regional workforce markers.<br>• Design and oversee production of dashboards and analytic products focused on rural health workforce supply, training pathways, and regional disparities.<br>• Support legislative reporting, federal grant performance reporting, and public-facing communication.<br>• Oversee validation of integrated datasets prior to analytic use.<br>• Lead disclosure avoidance reviews prior to publication or data release.<br>• Other duties as assigned as related to the position</span></p> </div> <div class="job-divider"> <table style="width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background-color: #D4D4D4" border="1"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width: 100%"><strong><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):</span></strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="job-content"> <p><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"=""><strong>Knowledge of:</strong><br>• Analytic thinking, including ability to apply standard research methodologies, applied statistics, and use of data manipulation techniques<br>• Google Cloud Platform and products<br>• Workforce programs<br>• Minimum of three years experience performing analytic work.<br><br><strong>Skill in:</strong><br>• Excellent data analysis and visualization skills<br>• Strong problem solving skills. Excellent written and oral communication. <br><br><strong>Ability to:</strong><br>• Collaborate with others, present complex analytic concepts and findings to diverse stakeholders<br>• Can expertly use data analysis and management software such as Python, R, or SAS<br>• Write articles and make presentations<br>• Work under pressure and meet deadlines<br></span></p> </div> <div class="job-divider"> <table style="width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background-color: #D4D4D4" border="1"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width: 100%"><strong><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">Selective Preference(s):</span></strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="job-content"> <p><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif"=""><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">• Master's degree in a quantitative discipline<br>• Extensive experience with stakeholder engagement<br>• Strong research and analysis skills</span></span></p> </div> <div class="job-divider"> <table style="width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background-color: #D4D4D4" border="1"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width: 100%"><strong><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">Pre-Employment Requirements:</span></strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="job-content"> <p><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif"=""><span style="font-size: 12pt"><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"=""><em><span>If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: <a href="https://publicstorage.dc4.pageuppeople.com/1045/ClientPublicFile/3601803f-02e5-4b70-b325-26c8ef309c1b.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Driver’s License Requirements.</a></span></em></span><br></span></span></p> <p><em><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif"=""><span style="font-size: 12pt">All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).</span></span></em></p> </div> <div class="job-divider"> <table style="width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background-color: #D4D4D4; height: 17px" border="1"> <tbody> <tr style="height: 17px"> <td style="width: 100%; height: 17px"><strong><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">Benefits:</span></strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="job-content"> <p><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif"=""><span style="font-size: 12pt">The State of Arizona offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:<br>• Sick leave<br>• Retirement plan<br>• Health and dental insurance<br>• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year<br>• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance<br>• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation<br>plans, and supplemental life insurance<br>• For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif"=""><span style="font-size: 12pt"><em><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.</span></em></span></span></p> <p><em><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program <a title="Paid Parental Leave Pilot Program" href="https://hr.az.gov/about/resources/family-leave-expansion" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>. For a complete list of benefits provided by <span>The State of Arizona, please visit our <a href="https://benefitoptions.az.gov/jobseekers" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">benefits page</a></span></span></em></p> </div> <div class="job-divider"> <table style="width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background-color: #D4D4D4" border="1"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width: 100%"><strong><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif"=""><span style="font-size: 12pt">Retirement</span>:</span></strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="job-content"> <p><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif"=""><span style="font-size: 12pt">• Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). <br>*NOTE - Enrollment eligibility in ASRS will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.</span></span></p> </div> <div class="job-divider"> <table style="width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background-color: #D4D4D4" border="1"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width: 100%"><strong><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">Contact Us:</span></strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="job-content"> <p><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif"=""><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif"=""><span style="font-size: 12pt">• If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mariem Ly at mariem.ly@oeo.az.gov</span></span></span></p> </div>

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