Research & Data Visualization Specialist

State of Missouri; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Missouri, Jefferson City, seeks a Research/Data Analyst to transform program data into high‑impact visual analytics for leadership and executive decision‑making. Using Tableau, Power BI, Python, and SQL, you will craft dashboards, interactive reports, and polished briefings that clearly communicate trends and performance indicators.

You will gather and model data from diverse sources, ensure data integrity, and design with a strong focus on UI/UX and storytelling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 24 credit hours in one or a combination of Business/Public Administration, Economics, Finance, Industrial Engineering, Engineering Management, or closely related field.
• 1+ year of professional experience in management analysis, fiscal or financial analysis, operations research, or industrial engineering.
• Experience with data visualization tools and data management.

Responsibilities

• Transform OWCI program data into visually compelling dashboards, reports, and briefings for leadership and executives.
• Design, develop, and maintain interactive dashboards using Tableau and Power BI.
• Gather, blend, and model data from multiple sources to ensure a single source of truth for reporting.
• Present data with narratives that highlight KPIs, trends, and program performance.
• Apply UI/UX principles to create intuitive and accessible dashboards for technical and non-technical users.
• Collaborate with management to gather requirements and translate questions into technical specifications.
• Review legislation impacts on agency operations and support strategic planning.
• Provide technical guidance on visualization standards and management reporting tools.

Skills

Data storytelling

UI/UX design

Data visualization

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree with 24 credit hours in Business/Public Admin / Economics / Finance / Industrial Eng / Engineering Management

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Python

SQL

Job description

The State of Missouri, Jefferson City, seeks a Research/Data Analyst to transform program data into high‑impact visual analytics for leadership and executive decision‑making. Using Tableau, Power BI, Python, and SQL, you will craft dashboards, interactive reports, and polished briefings that clearly communicate trends and performance indicators.

You will gather and model data from diverse sources, ensure data integrity, and design with a strong focus on UI/UX and storytelling.