DATA/RESEARCH ANALYST Job at State of Arkansas in Little Rock

Overview

DATA/RESEARCH ANALYST role at State of Arkansas.

The Data / Research Analyst is responsible for gathering, cleaning, analyzing, and interpreting large datasets to generate actionable insights that drive strategic decision-making throughout the organization. This role bridges the gap between raw data and meaningful business outcomes, ensuring data integrity while applying statistical and analytical techniques.

Job Details

• Position Number: 22083085
• County: Pulaski
• Posting End Date: 9/26/2025
• Anticipated Starting Salary: $57,351
• Job Series: Program Operations – Data / Research
• Classification: Data / Research Analyst
• Class Code: PDA01P
• Pay Grade: SGS07
• Salary Range: $57,351 – $84,879

Position Specifics

• Some Travel For Conferences And Education Is Required.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field. Minimum of 4 years of progressively responsible experience in data analysis, research, or quantitative analysis. Experience with statistical software, data visualization tools, and database management systems is advantageous.
• Knowledge And Skills: Solid programming skills in Python, R, or SQL. Familiarity with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) and statistical analysis software. Strong quantitative analysis ability and capability to derive actionable insights. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to translate complex data findings into clear narratives. Meticulous data validation and a critical thinking mindset. Ability to work well in cross-functional teams.
• Preferred Qualifications: Excellent Excel Skills; Agricultural Degree/Experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify and source internal and external datasets relevant to business objectives. Develop data acquisition, cleaning, and validation protocols to maintain high data quality and consistency.
• Use statistical tools and languages (Python, R, SQL) to analyze datasets, identify trends, correlations, and anomalies.
• Conduct exploratory data analysis, hypothesis testing, and regression analyses to model relationships and predict outcomes.
• Synthesize findings into clear reports and dashboards using visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, etc.).
• Present findings to support informed decision-making and strategic planning.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define research objectives and methodologies.
• Provide consultative support for strategic projects by integrating data insights into business recommendations.
• Stay current with trends in data analysis, machine learning, and statistical methodologies; suggest process improvements and ensure research practices evolve with agency needs.
• Ensure compliance with data governance policies and industry regulations; maintain thorough documentation of methodologies, data sources, processes, and outcomes.

Licensure/Certifications

N/A (Other education/experience may be substituted where applicable, per qualifications review.)

Equal Opportunity

The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by law. The employer participates in E-Verify and will provide Form I-9 information as required to verify work authorization.