Research and Data Analyst (4080013)

State-of-Missour; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Missouri's Division of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) is seeking a seasoned Research and Data Analyst to join the System and Analytics Unit. You will contribute to data management, analytics, reporting, dashboards, and supporting regulatory needs.

Ideal candidates bring strong technical expertise, strategic thinking, and excellent communication skills. This is a unique opportunity to influence DCR's data landscape while delivering mission-critical support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university (substitutions may be allowed).
• 2–4 years of relevant experience, preferably in a business related field and a system management/development setting.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment with many competing priorities.
• Ability to take adminstrative guidance and direction and complete projects with minimal oversight.
• Ability to identify system issues and recommend solutions and strategies.
• Ability to mine data systems and use the data to prepare data sets to be used in analysis for budgets, policy decisions, process development, investigation and enforcement decisions.
• Ability to organize and manage time efficiently.
• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to adapt to constant program development, change and improvement.
• Ability to use the Microsoft Office Suite proficiently and quickly learn specialized systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop expertise in the provisions set forth in Article XIV and 19 CSR 100-1 specific to activities under the Division's authority.
• Troubleshoot system issues and identify appropriate solutions.
• Identify, evaluate, and propose new system changes in response to operational needs, system issues and regulatory requirements.
• Run specialized and standard queries to pull and organize data for detailed reports using tables and charts.
• Suggest programming changes to the Division's various software systems as well as other databases developed to track compliance, enforcement and licensing activities.
• Develop, maintain and troubleshoot various internal databases or other systems to track compliance, enforcement and licensing activities.
• Assist in training all Division staff on the program’s systems for compliance with Article XIV and 19 CSR 100-1.
• Assist in maintaining the data needs of the Division, including any new or revised data systems deemed necessary for the Division to carry out the provisions of Article XIV and 19 CSR 100-1.
• Review data and trend deviations and alert management to concerns found in the data analysis; receives general administrative direction; work is reviewed for validity and quality.
• Suggest SMART goals for activities to measure progress.
• Recommend new system policies and procedures to management.
• Review and test rule revisions and rule suggestions for feasibility within the Division's systems.
• Complete related or similar duties and special projects as required or assigned.

Skills

Data analysis

Data mining

Communication

Microsoft Office

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SQL

Excel

Databases

Job description

Job Location:

This position will be located at 920 Wildwood Dr., Jefferson City, MO 65109.

Why you’ll love this position:

The Division of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) is seeking a seasoned, skilled and forward thinking Research and Data Analyst to join DCR's System and Analytics Unit - the team responsible for DCR's data and systems. This role will contribute to DCR's data and systems management, testing and validation, user access, technical support, training, data queries, analytics, reporting, dashboards, and vendor/contract management.

The Research and Data Analyst will be part of a high-performing team who will be driving innovation across data, analytics, and systems. This position will collaborate across DCR to modernize and standardize data practices, enhance analytic capabilities, and ensure systems support current and future regulatory needs.

Ideal candidates bring strong technical expertise, strategic thinking, and excellent communication skills. This is a unique opportunity to be part of the future of DCR's technical and analytical landscape while delivering mission-critical support to the organization.

The salary indicated represents a base pay rate. If the individual selected or the position is eligible for a pay differential (e.g., shift, security, or years of service), it will be added to the total compensation in your paycheck. A pay differential does not raise your base pay.

• Develop expertise in the provisions set forth in Article XIV and 19 CSR 100-1 specific to activities under the Division's authority.
• Troubleshoot system issues and identify appropriate solutions.
• Identify, evaluate, and propose new system changes in response to operational needs, system issues and regulatory requirements.
• Run specialized and standard queries to pull and organize data for detailed reports using tables and charts.
• Suggest programming changes to the Division's various software systems as well as other databases developed to track compliance, enforcement and licensing activities.
• Develop, maintain and troubleshoot various internal databases or other systems to track compliance, enforcement and licensing activities.
• Assist in training all Division staff on the program’s systems for compliance with Article XIV and 19 CSR 100-1.
• Assist in maintaining the data needs of the Division, including any new or revised data systems deemed necessary for the Division to carry out the provisions of Article XIV and 19 CSR 100-1.
• Review data and trend deviations and alert management to concerns found in the data analysis; receives general administrative direction; work is reviewed for validity and quality.
• Suggest SMART goals for activities to measure progress.
• Recommend new system policies and procedures to management.
• Review and test rule revisions and rule suggestions for feasibility within the Division's systems.
• Complete related or similar duties and special projects as required or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university (substitutions may be allowed).
• Two (2) to four (4) years of relevant experience, preferably in a business related field and a system management/development setting.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment with many competing priorities.
• Ability to take adminstrative guidance and direction and complete projects and tasks with minimal oversight.
• Ability to identify system issues and recommend solutions and strategies.
• Ability to mine data systems and use the data to prepare data sets to be used in analysis for budgets, policy decisions, process development, investigation and enforcement decisions.
• Ability to organize and manage time efficiently.
• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to adapt to constant program development, change and improvement.
• Ability to use the Microsoft Office Suite proficiently and quickly learn specialized systems.

Lack of post‑secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

Tanner Stephenson at [e-mail] or 573.291.9258