Data Scientist 1

Lensa; Des Moines (IA); Remote; USD 78,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

The Iowa Department of Revenue seeks a Data Scientist 1 to enhance performance through data analysis and model building. Candidates will manage analytical platforms and report findings to improve the organization’s efficiency. This full-time role offers a salary range of $78,041.60 to $120,036.80 annually, with benefits including flexible working conditions and comprehensive health insurance. Applicants must reside in Iowa.

Benefits

Flexible Working Environment

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System

Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• Must possess a Bachelor's degree in business analytics, economics, data science, or related fields.
• Experience in statistical models and data analytics is essential.
• Knowledge of tools like SAS Viya and SQL preferred.

Responsibilities

• Enhance Department's performance via data-driven tools.
• Manage business administration of AI platforms.
• Present data findings and recommendations to stakeholders.

Skills

Data analytics

Data visualization

Statistical modeling

SAS Viya

SQL

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Science or related field

Tools

Excel

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

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Data Scientist 1

Salary

$78,041.60 - $120,036.80 Annually

Location

State of Iowa - Remote, IA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

25-03449

Agency

625 Iowa Department of Revenue

Division

Internal Services Division

Opening Date

06/13/2025

Closing Date

6/23/2025 11:59 PM Central

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Job Description

The Iowa Department of Revenue’s Internal Services Division is seeking a Data Scientist 1. The Internal Services Division plays a crucial role in ensuring the Department's day-to-day operations run smoothly, efficiently, and effectively. Its responsibilities span many areas, from the safeguarding of confidential taxpayer data, management of the GovConnectIowa Program, integration of technology solutions with business objectives, human resources, data analytics, and business continuity activities. The dedicated staff of this division focus on elevating both the internal and external customer experience. Throughout the year, the division coordinates education and outreach initiatives, fostering connection with our customers.

In This Position You Will Be Responsible For

• Work with stakeholders to identify opportunities to enhance the Department’s performance by using data-driven tools to obtain, measure and analyze results.
• Manage the business administration of the Analytical and Artificial Intelligence platforms used by the department.
• Determine the data needed for key performance indicators (KPIs), metrics, and dashboards, gather the data from multiple sources, manipulate in preparation for analysis and present data findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Assist in the building and design of statistical models (i.e. What-if, Diagnostic, financial models) to answer business questions.
  
  

Preference will be given to candidates with experience in the following:

• Knowledge and experience using SAS Viya, Excel, SQL, and other analytical tools to respond to data requests and to solve problems. This consists of writing relevant code or reviewing existing code to resolve programming and data issues. It involves calculating, organizing, and summarizing data for analysis.
• Experience creating advanced visualizations and dashboards that clearly and easily communicate complex findings while adhering to industry best practices. This is done via the use of tools such as Tableau, Power BI, SAS Visual Analytics, JMP, etc.
• Experience in managing the business administration of Analytical and Artificial Intelligence platforms
  
  

Employer Highlights-

The Iowa Department of Revenue is a well-respected employer. We are focused on providing excellent customer service, while offering a wonderful team atmosphere, work-life balance, free parking, and casual attire. We offer a flexible working environment and opportunities to work from home with the ability to work from anywhere in the State of Iowa as long as it is your primary residence. We have a great total compensation package for all of our full-time employees, including

• Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS)
• Retirement Investors Club (RIC)
• Flexible Working Environment- Work from Home Opportunities
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Vacation Leave
• Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays (9 days/year)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
  
  

The mission of the Iowa Department of Revenue is to serve Iowans through the responsible collection and generation of revenue to support the public good. If you’re looking for a career with an organization that values its employees and customers, you’ve come to the right place.

Applicants must live within the State of Iowa to qualify for this position.

Effective July 1st, 2025, all Department of Revenue staff and their household will not be able to play any Iowa Lottery games.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:

1 ) Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in business analytics, economics, data science, statistics, mathematics, management information systems, or industrial management, and experience equal to three years of full-time work in business/data/statistical analytics, economic research, or data science.

• All of the following (a, b, and c):
• Three years of full-time work experience in business/data/statistical analytics, economic research, or data science; and
• A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience in business/data/statistical analytics, economic research, or data science, where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in any field equals one year of full-time experience.
• Possession of a professional certificate in data science, business analytics, or data analytics.
• All of the following (a, b, and c):
• One year of full-time work experience in business/data/statistical analytics, economic research, or data science; and
• A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in part a), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in any field equals one year of full-time experience; and
• A total of two years of graduate-level education and/or full-time experience (as described in part a), where twenty-four semester hours of accredited graduate college or university coursework in business analytics, economics, data science, statistics, mathematics, management information systems, or industrial management equals one year of full-time experience.
• Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes six months of full-time work as a Data Analyst 2.
  
  

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Have you graduated from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in business analytics, economics, data science, statistics, mathematics, management information systems, or industrial management, AND have experience equal to three years of full-time work in business/data/statistical analytics, economic research, or data science?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Do you meet A, B and C: a. Three years of full-time work experience in business/data/statistical analytics, economic research, or data science; and b. A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience in business/data/statistical analytics, economic research, or data science, where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in any field equals one year of full-time experience. c. Possession of a professional certificate in data science, business analytics, or data analytics.

• Yes - I meet A, B and C
• I do not meet A, B and C
  
  

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Do you meet A, B and C: a. One year of full-time work experience in business/data/statistical analytics, economic research, or data science; and b. A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in part a), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in any field equals one year of full-time experience; and c. A total of two years of graduate-level education and/or full-time experience (as described in part a), where twenty-four semester hours of accredited graduate college or university coursework in business analytics, economics, data science, statistics, mathematics, management information systems, or industrial management equals one year of full-time experience.

• I meet A, B and C
• I do not meet A, B and C
  
  

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Are you a current permanent State of Iowa employee? IF YES - Do you have current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes six months of full-time work as a Data Analyst 2?

• I am a current State of Iowa employee with current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes six months of full-time work as a Data Analyst 2
• I am not a current State of Iowa employee with current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes six months of full-time work as a Data Analyst 2
  
  

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Employer

State of Iowa

Agency

625 Iowa Department of Revenue

Address

Hoover State Office Building, 4th Floor

1305 E Walnut St

Des Moines, Iowa, 50319

Website

https://revenue.iowa.gov

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