Research Analyst - DOPL

Description

Research Analyst

Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM MST on the posting end date. 

About the Agency: The Division of Professional and Occupational licenses provides consumer protection and public safety through its regulation of more than 204,000 licensees within more than 45 Boards and Commissions here in the great State of Idaho.

To learn more about the Agency, please visit our website at: dopl.idaho.gov

About the Position: The Research Analyst will play a crucial role in supporting the Analytics team by extracting, cleaning, organizing, and analyzing data for a variety of projects and reports. This position is responsible for developing ad hoc reports and dashboards, ensuring accuracy and data quality throughout the process. The Analytics team uses this data to provide actionable insights, helping the Division make informed decisions and drive strategic initiatives.

This Research Analyst position in our Administration Bureau is a great opportunity for a professional who's looking to provide consumer protection and public safety for all Idahoans. 

BEST RETIREMENT AVAILABLE IN THE NATION! 

We have one of the Nation's best state retirement systems (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit. 

EXCELLENT BENEFITS!

• Generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start 
• 11 paid holidays per year 
• Excellent medical, dental and vision insurance - employee only coverage for PPO $65/month for medical and vision & $11.00/month for dental 
• Paid parental leave
• Multiple savings plans, optional 401K, and optional 457
• Basic life insurance for employee and family 
• Wellness programs 
• Ongoing training opportunities 
• An opportunity for student loan forgiveness & Tuition Reimbursement
• And more!

Example of Duties:

• Analyzes data, interprets trends, and results of the findings, and develops conclusions in coordination with staff;
• Develops and maintains interactive data visualization and presentation tools as a resource for all levels of staff and stakeholders using highly confidential data;
• Responds to ad hoc data requests and provides responses in an accurate, concise, and timely manner;
• Compiles and disseminates findings in formats appropriate to various users;
• Identifies appropriate areas of research based on needs assessment or direction from management;
• Utilizes different software, such as Tableau, SQL, or Excel, to create, display, and manage data findings.

Minimum Qualifications

• Good knowledge of: Research methods and Principles of statistics
• Experience: Writing analytical (research) reports or materials and using statistical software or spreadsheet software to perform statistical analysis

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience using Tableau, SQL, and Python
• Considerable experience using statistical software to perform statistical analysis. Gained by at least two (2) years of professional work experience performing statistical analysis, interpreting and communicating statistical material into information usable by a target audience; OR by earning a relevant degree focused on compiling and analyzing data and drawing conclusions.

EEO/ADA/Veteran:

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email [email protected].

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.