Data Analyst 1 Job at 553 Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS) in De

Overview

The Iowa Public Employees’ Retirement System (IPERS) is seeking a Data Analyst 1 to work in the Retirement Automation Bureau.

Are you passionate about data analytics and visualization? Do you have an eye for identifying trends and anomalies? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

What You’ll Do

• Gather, review, and analyze financial, demographic, business process, and performance data to identify patterns, trends, and anomalies.
• Use data analytics and data visualization tools to help identify and correct data abnormalities, answer specific data-related questions, and assist management in making informed decisions.
• Serve as a data specialist for IPERS Pension Administration System (PAS) projects, upgrades, reports, and defect resolutions.
• Demonstrate knowledge of PAS data structure and tables to ensure accurate data results.
• Utilize data tools such as Excel, SQL, and other business intelligence software.
• Actively participate in meetings and other collaborative engagements with peers and key contributors within IPERS and with IPERS vendor partners.

What We Offer

• Health, Dental, Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance – Insurance begins on the first of the month following 30 days of employment. 2025 health and dental premiums can be found here.
• Paid time off – separate vacation and sick leave – accruals begin on day one.
• Paid holidays (nine per year)
• Flex Spending Accounts (medical and dependent care)
• Defined Benefit Retirement Plan (IPERS)
• Voluntary Retirement Plan (Retirement Investors Club)

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Finalists are subject to a background check.

Applicants must reside in Iowa upon hire

Qualifications

Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:

Applicants must provide an unofficial transcript for verification

1. Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in business analytics, economics, data science, statistics, mathematics, management information systems, or industrial management.
2. All of the following:
1. A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience in business/data/statistical analytics, economic research, or data science, where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in any field equals one year of full-time experience.
2. Possession of a professional certificate in data science, business analytics, or data analytics. Please attach a copy of the certification to your NeoGov application.
3. All of the following:
1. A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience in business/data/statistical analytics, economic research, or data science, where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in any field equals one year of full-time experience; and
2. A total of one year of graduate-level education and/or full-time experience (as described in part a), where twenty-four semester hours of accredited graduate college or university coursework in business analytics, economics, data science, statistics, mathematics, management information systems, or industrial management equals one year of full-time experience.

Applicants must attach an unofficial transcript for verification of degrees and coursework.