Rhode Island Department of Corrections · 5 hours ago
Data Analyst II
Dix Building
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$103K/yr - $117K/yrThe Rhode Island Department of Corrections is seeking a Data Analyst II to perform professional assignments involving full lifecycle data analytics, including data cleaning, analysis, and reporting. The role requires significant expertise in data management and will involve developing data collection systems, ensuring data integrity, and providing analytical findings to stakeholders.
Law Enforcement
Responsibilities
At a significant level of expertise, to undertake professional special and recurring assignments involving conducting full lifecycle activities of data analytics to include requirements and design, data cleaning, developing analysis and reporting capabilities, linking databases and datasets, and continuously monitoring performance and quality control plans to identify improvements in models
With a significant level of latitude and independence, to assure the integrity of project data, including data extraction, storage, manipulation, processing and analysis
To provide a high level of expertise to query and interpret data, analyze results using statistical techniques, develop predictive models using administrative datasets and provide ongoing reports
To develop and implement data collection systems and other strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and data quality
To work closely with management to prioritize business and information needs
To provide data visualization and presentation of analytical findings to program owners and other stakeholders
To acquire data from primary or secondary data sources and maintain databases/data systems
To identify, analyze, and interpret trends or patterns in complex datasets
To link databases and datasets to generate integrated datasets
To filter and “clean” data, and review computer reports, printouts, and performance indicators to locate and correct code problems
To participate in ongoing decisions concerning data collections, study design, methodology, and data analysis
To locate and define new process improvement opportunities
To do related work as required
Qualification
Required
A thorough knowledge of data models, regression analysis, database design development, data mining and segmentation techniques
A thorough knowledge of sophisticated reporting packages, databases and programming
A thorough knowledge of statistical methodologies and techniques utilized for analyzing large datasets
The ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy
The ability to conduct queries, draw conclusions, prepare written reports and present findings in a clear and concise manner
The ability to mentor and/or supervise less experienced analysts as required
The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with state and municipal officials, superiors, subordinates and the public
Possession of a Master's Degree from a college of recognized standing in Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, Information Management, Statistics, or a closely related field with similar technical and computational emphasis
Graduation from a four-year college of recognized standing with a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, Information Management, Statistics, or a closely related field with similar technical and computational emphasis
Considerable employment in a professional capacity as a data analyst
Preferred
Demonstrated experience in full life cycle activities of data analytics, to include querying, extracting, cleaning and analyzing data from tables and views and operationalizing and communicating results
Working experience with Oracle or other databases' structure, to include programming, coding, and modifying SQL
Demonstrated experience in data visualization software, to include PowerBI
Demonstrated experience in data analysis software, SPSS preferred
Demonstrated experience linking tables and views to create new queries and Crystal reports as well as cleaning and analyzing data
Experience utilizing report generation software, such as Venngage or Canva
Experience identifying noteworthy findings and effectively communicating statistical analyses into easily readable reports via various reporting mechanisms, to include data dashboards, summaries, or memos
Strong attention to detail, ability to proofread reports and correspondence that are shared internally and with outside State agencies as well as other external stakeholders
Demonstrated experience collaborating with colleagues and stakeholders
Working knowledge of criminal justice data, to include corrections, courts, law enforcement, or community corrections (i.e., probation, parole, or home confinement)
Company
Rhode Island Department of Corrections
The Rhode Island Department of Corrections (RIDOC) operates as a unified correctional system where all pretrial detainees and sentenced offenders are under the jurisdiction of the Department.
Founded in 1878
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase