Corrections Analyst

State of Vermont; Waterbury (VT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

80% State paid medical premium

Dental plan

12 paid holidays

Generous leave plan

FMLI

Retirement plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Wellness Program

Public Service Student Loan Forgivness

Job summary

The State of Vermont seeks an innovative data analyst to join the Department of Corrections Research and Data Unit. You will develop queries (SQL), use Excel, and perform statistical analyses to fulfill data requests and reporting needs.

You will collect, clean, analyze, and report data to support data-driven decisions, present to groups, and handle multiple deadlines while ensuring privacy of confidential information.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, data analytics, or related field AND two (2) years or more experience in data administration, business analysis, or statistics.
• OR Four (4) years or more experience in data administration, business analysis, or statistics.

Responsibilities

• Collect, extract, clean, analyze, and report a variety of data to support data-driven decision-making.
• Present data to groups and manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

Skills

Data analysis

SQL

Excel

Statistics

R

Power BI

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, data analytics, or related field

Tools

SQL

Power BI

Excel

Job description

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The Department of Corrections is seeking an innovative and skilled data analyst to work within the Department's Research and Data Unit. Ideal candidates for the Corrections Analyst position will have experience with developing queries (preferably SQL), using Excel, and performing statistical analysis to fulfill data requests and reporting requirements.

This position involves working with a team of analysts to collect, extract, clean, analyze, and report a variety of data to numerous audiences to support data-driven decision-making for the department. Strong statistical quantitative skills, including use of R or another statistical program is desired, as is experience using data visualization software (e.g., Power BI) and knowledge of creating infographics/other means of displaying complex data in an easy-to-understand format for external and internal stakeholders.

The successful candidate will be expected to present data to small and large groups, to manage multiple tasks and deadlines, and to maintain the privacy of confidential and/or personal information.

Who May Apply

This position, Corrections Analyst (Job Requisition #55582), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail.

Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

Duties are performed primarily in a standard office setting. Meetings with data users and partners may require some travel, for which private means of transportation must be available. Some work outside of normal office hours may be required.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, data analytics, or related field AND two (2) years or more experience in data administration, business analysis, or statistics.

OR

Four (4) years or more experience in data administration, business analysis, or statistics.

Preferred Qualifications

Proficiency with data visualization software, specifically Power BI.

In accordance with federal regulation, any person applying for employment in the Department of Corrections must provide relevant information. Previous institutional employers will be contacted and required to provide information regarding substantiated incidences of sexual abuse or resignation during a pending investigation of an allegation of sexual abuse. By submitting this online job application, you certify all information furnished is true and complete. The information you provide in accordance with this regulation may be used, and previous employers may be contacted for the purpose of investigating and verifying your work history.

Conviction History Requirements: Candidates who have any felony conviction record or who, within the past five (5) years, have been placed under supervision or sanctioned for a misdemeanor conviction must receive a waiver from the Commissioner of Corrections in order to be considered for employment.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 12 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State's employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.