Data Analyst I: Public Safety Analytics & Insights

State-of-Iow; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Iowa Department of Corrections is seeking a Data Analyst 1 to join the Research Department in Des Moines, IA. The role supports data analytics, the offender management system (OMS), and data literacy across the agency.

You will help transform raw correctional data into actionable insights for leadership on population trends, program effectiveness, and operational visibility. Engagement focuses on reducing recidivism and improving public safety through data-driven decisions.

Qualifications

• Four years of full-time work experience in business/data/statistical analytics, economic research, or data science.
• Education and/or experience can count toward the four-year requirement.
• Graduation from a four-year college/university with a relevant analytics/data science degree or a professional certificate in data analytics.

Responsibilities

• Transform raw correctional data into actionable insights for leadership.
• Support data analytics and the offender management system (OMS) across the agency.
• Promote data literacy and data-driven decision-making to improve public safety.

Skills

Data analysis

Analytical thinking

SQL basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in analytics / data science

Tools

OMS

SQL

Job description

Iowa Department of Corrections is seeking a Data Analyst 1 to join the Research Department in Des Moines, IA. The role supports data analytics, the offender management system (OMS), and data literacy across the agency.

You will help transform raw correctional data into actionable insights for leadership on population trends, program effectiveness, and operational visibility. Engagement focuses on reducing recidivism and improving public safety through data-driven decisions.