*RESEARCH DATA ANALYST* *RESEARCH ANALYTICS AND PLANNING BUREAU* *HELENA, MT* *MISSION/ /*/- /Montana Department of Corrections is creating a safer Montana through Accountability, Rehabilitation and Empowerment. If you want to work making positive changes in the community the Montana Department of Corrections is the place for you! *JOB OVERVIEW* - Research, develop and apply techniques to collect, analyze, and report quantitative and non-quantitative corrections information that assists executives, managers, accounting, or other professionals make data-driven, strategic decisions,reduce health care costs, deliver better care, and overall have a positive impact on people’s lives. * Responsible for modifying and updating data collection or statistical models based on changing or differing industry standards, needs of requesters, projects, or programs. * Coordinate, collaborate, and communicate within an agency or business unit on research projects. * Support the needs of key department initiatives around innovation and technology. * Coordinate research and statistics with other operations and functions of the agency or business unit. Analyze and integrate various data sources and factors to produce projections or trends. * Prepare research reports containing descriptive, analytical, and evaluative content, including recommendations. * Developing internal and external dashboards for self-service data consumption. * Assist and support other data analysis needs of the department. * This position is remote eligible within Montana with approximately 5% travel to Helena, MT. *APPLICATION MATERIALS* /Applications missing required documentation will not be considered./ Resume Cover Letter *Supplemental Documents* *SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENTS (Required for completed application)*** Please include a work sample (graph, table, fact sheet, report, etc.) or summary of a research project. Submission should include analysis relevant to the position and demonstrate analytic knowledge. Please indicate why you chose this example and how it is relevant to the Research Analyst position. Materials submitted but not requested will not be considered in the selection process, please make sure all attachments are marked as RELEVANT If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection. Background screens which may include criminal records check, child/patient/offender abuse registries, and reference checks will be conducted for this position. *BENEFITS* Employment with the state may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under PSLF. Look here to learn more and see if you may qualify! *NOTICES* *Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003 - * Any person who has been convicted of engaging in or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse; or any person who has been civilly or administratively adjusted to have engaged in the activity as described are not qualified for this position. *Tobacco Free - *Use of all tobacco products, including smokeless tobacco products and tobacco substitutes in Department of Corrections buildings, is prohibited. In secure care facilities possession of tobacco products is also prohibited. The Montana Department of Corrections is an EOE/M/F/D/V/SO (Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority, Female, Disabled, Veteran, Sexual Orientation) ** *QUALIFICATIONS* * The required knowledge, skills, and abilities are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to a minimum of a bachelor's degree in mathematics, statistics, economics, epidemiology, or another related research-intensive field. * Two (2) years of progressively responsible and relevant experience in economic, statistical, epidemiological, program evaluation, or related analysis. * Experience working with data, including data accuracy, data collection, data management and data cleaning. * Experience with Tableau is preferred. * Other combinations of related education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis. * Written and verbal communication, creative thinking, interpersonal skills, and time management. * Eligible to work in the United States. **Title:** *Research Analyst * **Location:** *Helena* **Requisition ID:** *25140102*