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Senior Data Analyst (Remote from anywhere in CO)

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Overview

The work of employees at the Governor's Office of Information Technology (OIT) is challenging and diverse because the needs of agencies, customers and Coloradans constantly evolve. Our focus never changes: improve the lives of all Coloradans through innovation and collaboration. We're building one of the nation's leading government IT organizations by reimagining how we support agencies, building first-of-their-kind applications, and creating an inclusive, collaborative culture, together. Join us in the important work of providing equitable access to services.

Important note: Please review your application to ensure completion. For the most equitable applicant experience, OITs hiring team considers only the contents of your application to review your qualifications. Please do not include any attachments (such as resume or cover letter) with your application as these items are not used by OITs hiring team.

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining complex dashboards and reports using Tableau, visualizing data sourced from Snowflake and other data repositories.
• Designing and implementing data models within Snowflake to optimize data storage and retrieval for analytical purposes.
• Communicating complex data insights and analytical findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders effectively.
• Ensuring data quality and governance standards are met within the Snowflake environment.
• Utilizing Python and SQL to extract, transform, and load (ETL) within Snowflake for analysis.
• Working with resource managers and stakeholders to identify and integrate new data sources.
• Leading and participating in cross-functional teams to develop data-driven solutions.

Minimum Qualifications

• A minimum of five (5) years working experience as a Data Analyst in the public sector of either education or workforce development, with significant expertise in using Snowflake, Python, SQL, R, and Tableau.
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience developing dashboards using data reporting tools (Tableau preferred, Power BI, R Shiny or PyShiny).
• Deep understanding of applied research methods, specifically program evaluation and quantitative data analysis of longitudinal public sector data.
• At least five (5) years experience working with education and/or workforce data.
• Experience in conducting descriptive, diagnostic, and predictive data analysis in the public sector.
• Strong understanding of data modeling, database management, SQL, and ETL processes in the public sector.

Substitutions

• Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis, but cannot completely substitute for these qualifications.
• Training or Certification related to the work assigned to the position will be assigned credit towards substitution for experience and/or education, but cannot completely substitute for these qualifications.
• If the minimum qualifications include a degree requirement, additional appropriate paid or unpaid experience will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working for a governmental organization.
• Experience designing, building, implementing, and maintaining data and system integrations and data transformations utilizing Snowflake.
• Familiarity with data governance frameworks and tools, including Informatica.
• Knowledge of other cloud platforms like AWS, GCP or Azure.

Conditions Of Employment

• OIT employees must comply with any screening procedures in place at state entity locations where they might be required to perform work.
• A pre-employment background check will be conducted as part of the selection process.
• Positions supporting some agencies such as the Department of Corrections and the Department of Public Safety will also require a pre-employment drug test.
• This position may require travel within the specified geographic area, and to locations across the state as needed.

Supplemental Information

• If this posting indicates remote from anywhere in CO in the title, periodic reporting to the primary state work location designated for the position is required. All remote work must be performed in Colorado.
• While candidates from out of state will be considered for this role, the candidate selected for the position must relocate and reside in Colorado on the first day of their new position. A reasonable timeframe for relocation will be established on an individual basis, while considering business needs, and determining a start date.
• We know it's important to support each other, and that means having a healthy balance of work and personal time. Visit our benefits to learn more about some of our great offerings that allow us all to have fulfilling lives.
• Visit our How to Apply webpage to learn more about our application process and what to expect after you apply.
• The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.
• The Governor's Office of Information Technology is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADA Coordinator at ...@state.co.us or call (303) ###-####.
• This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies based upon business need.
• The Governor's Office of Information Technology does NOT offer sponsored Visas for employment purposes.