Data Analyst Job at State of Kansas in Shawnee

Employment Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
• Sick & Vacation leave
• Work-Life Balance programs : parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
• Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
• Fitness Centers in select locations
• Employee discounts with the
• Retirement and deferred compensation programs

Position Summary & Responsibilities

Position Summary :

This position is primarily responsible for data analysis and evaluation of all agency programs and efforts. This work is of an independent nature and includes the preparation of reports, charts and graphs detailing program results and making recommendations for changes in KDADS program policies, procedures, and methods based on those results. The incumbent must have or accumulate extensive knowledge of state and federally funded programs. The incumbent exercises considerable analytical skills and independent judgment to weigh all factors involved in the program evaluation and reporting of KDADS programs. The incumbent must use problem-solving techniques to determine and recommend the appropriate course of action to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of KDADS programs.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following :

Program analysis, evaluation, reporting and modification

The incumbent plans, organizes, schedules, and directs work in gathering, analyzing, and reporting statistical, fiscal, administrative, and programmatic data for the purpose of reporting and evaluation of KDADS programs. This position compares research findings with federal, state and agency statutes, regulations, and policies to measure program effectiveness and prepares charts, tables, graphs, and narrative reports of findings for distribution to program directors, division directors, agency administrators, legislators and officers of regional nonprofit and federal agencies. In addition, the incumbent recommends program and policy changes to superiors in order to promote continuous improvement and strict adherence to federal and state requirements. The incumbent collaborates routinely and closely with program management staff to develop and maintain relationships to exchange information affecting KDADS programs. This position independently completes work with sufficient accuracy, relevancy, and safeguards as to avoid errors, which at this level may lead to costly or incapacitating damage to agency programs. Incumbent drafts monthly, quarterly, and annual technical programmatic reports for distribution to agency administrators and managers, agency stakeholders, other state agencies and any other KDADS partners. These reports include, but are not limited to, performance analysis, and / or identified and / or recommended program changes, necessary to verify full compliance with regulations and policies to ensure continued receipt of federal funding.

The incumbent serves as the project lead for the qualitative and quantitative analysis, evaluation and reporting related to agency programs and efforts. The position develops and maintains professional relationships with program managers, directors, and agency administrators to compile information for Ad Hoc and routine reports for external entities such as the Kansas Governor, the Kansas State Legislature and federal government oversight agencies.

This position is responsible for the projection of demographic changes and their impact on agency programs and consults with agency managers and directors to determine future service needs and identify possible program changes.

Research

This position independently conducts specialized research studies based on the administrative and research policies for the agency. Gathers, compiles, and analyzes all pertinent data regarding research on various aspects of the need for and provision of services to the Agency’s customers. Incumbent completes various Ad Hoc research projects for internal use, external requests, and Legislative requests under significant time pressures. This requires extensive knowledge of KDADS programs, policies, and especially various unrelated information systems from multiple sources. Incumbent uses independent judgment to develop own processes within the score of accepted practices to determine which analytical processes to use. Incumbent’s work involves a variety of complex and unrelated multiple steps and processes to achieve accurate research results. Reported results can have significant impact on the Agency’s programs as well as state policies and procedures.

Teamwork

The incumbent serves as a backup and support to other Program Evaluation Unit staff to verify workflow continues and unit responsibilities are met in case of the absence of coworkers and provides quantitative and qualitative analysis, evaluation, and reporting for other Agency aging, disability, and behavioral health programs as needed. In the absence of other Program Evaluation staff, the incumbent performs critical functions as necessary.

This position works on projects requiring a team approach, including a variety of requests or projects from internal, legislative and media outlets, for efficient and effective completion of the tasks. Incumbent may serve on various teams outside the Division and Agency. In these instances, the incumbent is responsible for representing the division and those programs that the position primarily supports.

The employee reviews, analyzes and verifies unit members’ research techniques and statistical analysis to confirm data integrity in agency presentations and reports. Incumbent compares application of statistical processes and conclusions to program requirements to verify compliance. Correct errors as they are detected and identify and apply safeguards to avoid recurring problems.

Other

The incumbent completes special projects and performs other duties as assigned by the Program Evaluation Manager, the Director of Fiscal and Program Evaluation, the Chief Financial Officer and / or the Secretary of Aging and Disability Services including but not limited to ensuring the agency is adequately staffed during and immediately following natural and / or manmade disasters, infectious disease outbreaks, and / or acts of terrorism. Assists other employees in the work unit in accomplishing assignments as necessary.

Minimum Requirements :

• Two years of experience in collecting, evaluating, studying, or reporting on statistical, economic, fiscal / budget, legislative or administrative data.
• Travel

Preferred :

• Knowledge of research and statistical practices including principles and methods.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to analyze and evaluate complex problems, conduct thorough research, and formulate a course of action.
• Ability to coordinate work or organizational units and stimulate personnel to carry out efficient operations.
• General knowledge and / or experience in working with state or federal agencies, especially those dealing directly with programs for the aging and disabled.
• Ability to work independently, exercise good judgment, handle stress, and produce work under extremely tight deadlines.
• Extensive experience with databases, data analysis and reporting tools.
• Four years of experience in collecting, evaluating, studying, or reporting on statistical, economic, fiscal / budget, legislative or administrative data.
• SQL knowledge / experience.

Special Qualifications :

• Must be able to obtain security clearance as applicable for state and federal data reporting systems.