Data Analyst

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is seeking a detail oriented and collaborative Data Analyst 1 to join the Division of Compliance, Bureau of Human Resources. This position plays a key role in supporting the data needs of programs across the agency, ensuring high quality reporting that drives decision-making, improves transparency, and supports department wide initiatives.

The Data Analyst 1 will be responsible for collecting, validating, and analyzing data related to workforce and organizational operations. Key focus areas include cultural assessments, compensation and pay analyses, hiring trends, and other human resources reporting needs. This role also supports the development of dashboards, metrics, and recurring reports that inform leadership and contribute to agency wide strategic efforts.

The HHS Data Analyst-1 position is a Part-Time opportunity with a flexible schedule. Occasional travel for trainings and meetings will be required.

Responsibilities:

• Collect, organize, and analyze program and workforce data from multiple internal sources.

• Develop and maintain reporting metrics, dashboards, and visualizations to support HR and organizational compliance initiatives.

• Prepare clear, accurate, and timely reports on agency wide topics such as cultural assessments, compensation and pay, and hiring trends.

• Assist with data quality efforts, including data validation, documentation, and continuous improvement of reporting processes.

• Collaborate with HR leaders, program teams, and other stakeholders to understand data needs and deliver actionable insights.

• Support special projects, audits, and compliance reviews as needed.

• Participate in occasional travel for internal meetings and professional development.

• Experience or education in data analysis, statistics, business analytics, information systems, or a related field.

• Ability to interpret and communicate data clearly, both verbally and in written reports.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.

• Strong proficiency with reporting tools (such as Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or similar).

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a flexible, part time schedule.

• Preference will be given to candidates with:

• Experience creating dashboards and performance metrics.

• Knowledge of HR processes or workforce analytics.

• Understanding of data governance and data quality principles.

Background Checks, + Four years of full-time work experience in business/data/statistical analytics, economic research, or data science.

• A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in number one), where thirty semester hours of accredited 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.

• 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.

• All of the following (a and b):

a. A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in part a), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university

coursework in any field equals one year of full-time experience; and

b. Possession of a professional certificate in data science, business analytics, or data analytics., Nm das screens 5-12-26

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Do you understand that the answers to all of the following questions must be truthful, honest, and accurate to the best of your ability? Please read all questions and answers thoroughly and make sure you understand them completely.Ensure the answers to your questions match the information filled out on your application and the attachments you have uploaded. If the answers to your questions are inconsistent with your application information or uploaded attachments, you will be given zero points for the question.Knowingly misrepresenting the facts when submitting any information related to an application, examination, certification, appeal, or any other facet of the selection process will result in your disqualification from this application and future employment with the state of Iowa., Have you graduated 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?, Do you meet A AND B: A. 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 B. Possession of a professional certificate in data science, business analytics, or data analytics., Do you have four years of full-time work experience in business/data/statistical analytics, economic research, or data science?, Do you have a total of four years of work experience in business/data/statistical analytics, economic research, or data science AND/OR accredited 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.? Thirty semester hours equals one year of experience.

• I have the total of four years of education and/or experience

• I do not have the total of four years of education and/or experience

We have a great total compensation package, including:

• Health and Dental Insurance