Senior Research/Data Analyst (4206050)

State of Missouri; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Missouri’s Bureau of Data Modernization and Interoperability is seeking a data professional to lead immunization data onboarding, oversee HL7 connectivity, and manage modernization projects across the statewide health data ecosystem.

You will develop data tools and SQL queries, ensure data governance and security practices (including NIST), and mentor the onboarding team to deliver timely, compliant reporting and improved vaccine coverage insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 4–6 years of relevant experience or certification.
• Basic knowledge of statistical software (R, SPSS, SAS, SQL) and data querying.
• Understanding of HL7, LOINC, SNOMED in health data exchange is preferred.
• Project management experience or willingness to learn is desirable.
• Strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead immunization provider onboarding operations and data modernization projects.
• Oversee HL7 onboarding, validation, troubleshooting, and system connectivity for reporting.
• Serve as escalation point for data quality and interoperability issues; mentor team.
• Monitor performance, data quality, provider connections, and workflows; implement SOPs.
• Develop SQL queries and data tools to support validation and reporting.
• Support data governance and security best practices per NIST.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

R

SPSS

SAS

SQL

Job description

Job Location: This position will be located at 930 Wildwood Dr., Jefferson City, MO 65109.

Why You’ll Love This Position

The Bureau of Data Modernization and Interoperability is modernizing Missouri’s public health data systems, and we’re looking for a motivated professional to help lead this work. With a strong focus on immunization data, you’ll streamline statewide health data reporting, guide a team that onboards new data sharing partners, and serve as our HL7 onboarding expert. This role also includes project management responsibilities, ensuring key modernization initiatives move forward on time and in coordination with internal and external partners. Your work with immunization data will directly enable faster public health response, strengthen outbreak prevention, and improve insights into vaccine coverage.

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.

• Lead and manage immunization provider onboarding operations and data modernization projects across the full project lifecycle, ensuring compliance with policies and standards.
• Oversee onboarding of new reporters, including HL7 message review, validation, troubleshooting, and configuration of system connectivity for production reporting.
• Serve as the technical escalation point for complex interoperability, data quality, and HL7 structure/content issues while supporting and mentoring the onboarding team.
• Monitor system performance, data quality, provider connections, and operational workflows, implementing process improvements, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and ongoing team training.
• Develop SQL queries and data tools to support validation, reporting, and provider feedback, while collaborating with internal teams, vendors, and intermediaries on system enhancements.
• Support data governance, security best practices (including NIST frameworks), and cross-cutting informatics activities to ensure accurate reporting, compliance, and high-quality immunization data.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 4-6 years of relevant experience and/or appropriate certification.
• Basic knowledge of statistical software (R, SPSS, SAS, SQL etc.), and ability to effectively use data querying tools.
• Basic understanding of health data standards, including HL7 messaging, LOINC laboratory and clinical codes, and SNOMED medical terminology used in electronic health systems and data exchange (preferred, but not required).
• Project management experience or the willingness to learn is highly desirable.
• Highly organized and detail oriented with excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)

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.

Sarah Finley, [e-mail]