Okgov’s Innovation Division is looking for a Data Analyst to turn complex data into clear strategic guidance. In this role, you’ll work within the Data Analytics & Governance organization to identify key metrics, build reports and dashboards, and support data-driven decision-making across the agency.
What You'll Do
- Work closely with management and cross-functional teams to prioritize business needs and present data-driven recommendations.
- Collect, analyze, and interpret large datasets to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights.
- Develop reports, dashboards, and data collection systems to optimize statistical efficiency and quality.
- Create clear visualizations and dashboards to communicate insights effectively.
- Identify data issues and recommend solutions to improve accuracy, consistency, and completeness.
- Ensure compliance with data governance policies and industry regulations.
- Assist in developing and automating data analysis processes.
- Support strategic decision-making with data-driven insights.
What We're Looking For
- A bachelor’s degree in business administration, information systems, or a related field plus two years of professional experience in statistical modeling or data analytics, or an equivalent combination.
- Knowledge of data processing hardware and software, systems analysis, project management, and organizational data flow.
- Knowledge of data modeling, mining, segmentation techniques, and data visualization best practices.
- Skills in analytical and critical thinking, problem-solving, and prioritizing work with competing deadlines.
- Skills in writing SQL queries and reports, data modeling in SQL or Python, and using GitHub for version control in a team environment.
- Skills in collecting, organizing, analyzing, and disseminating significant amounts of information with a high degree of accuracy.
- Ability to work independently, communicate effectively, interpret policies, and solve complex problems using statistical analysis.
- Ability to clean and transform data sets and create charts and graphs using data visualization best practices.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Possession and maintenance of a valid Oklahoma State Driver’s License.
- Physical ability to sit and stand for extended periods, lift up to 15 pounds, bend, stoop, climb stairs, walk, and reach.
Nice to Have
- Familiarity with Agile and Lean methodologies.
- Experience with Qlik Analytics, DBT, Snowflake, or Google BigQuery.
- Experience with predictive modeling in a production environment.
Technical Stack
- SQL, Python, GitHub
- Qlik Analytics, DBT, Snowflake, Google BigQuery
Team & Environment
You’ll be part of the Data Analytics & Governance supervisory organization within the Innovation Division.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation: $65,500
- Generous state-paid benefit allowance for insurance premiums.
- A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions.
- Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care.
- Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
- 15 days of paid vacation and 15 days of sick leave for full-time employees in the first year.
- 11 paid holidays annually.
- Paid maternity leave for eligible employees.
- Employee discounts with various companies.
- Longevity Bonus for years of service.
Work Mode
This position follows a hybrid work model. The primary work location is the Oklahoma Tax Commission.
The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
