Data Specialist (Management Analyst 3) Job at State of Washington Dept. of Corrections
Description
Data Specialist (Management Analyst 3)
Full Time | Permanent
Location: Tumwater, WA
Salary Range: $4,541 – $6,105 Monthly
This position is eligible for telework. The telework schedule to be determined by the position supervisor.
The Research and Data Analytics (RDA) Team within the Washington State Department of Corrections is seeking a diligent and curious individual to join their team as a Management Analyst 3 (MA3)! The goal of the MA3 is to support the work of the RDA team while engaging customer outreach, and assisting in the transformation of data into information for organizational development.
As an MA3, you will collaborate and dive deep into requirement elicitation and customer relationship management on requests that have significant impact to our internal and external customers. We support a broad range of customers to include, but are not limited to, legislative staff, the Office of Financial Management staff, the Governor's Policy Office, the Washington State Institute for Public Policy, and organizations and institutions that have requested data and/or technical advice.
We are searching for an organized individual to fill the critical role of MA3 and help streamline the request process, in addition to designing and administering customer education about what RDA can provide. Your passion for continuous improvement in this role will help advance the use of data for informed decision-making within the agency, that have internal and external effects!
A completed application packet will include:
- A detailed resume
- A cover letter regarding your interest for this position with our agency
- Three professional references
Duties
We are looking for teammates who share our vision of public service, committed to an equitable and inclusive culture that fosters and inspires excellence, while promoting innovation, engagement, and safety, leading to better outcomes for our incarcerated population, our agency, and our community.
As a Management Analyst 3, some of your duties will include:
- Outreaching and coordination with internal and external customers to help advance DOC’s use of data for decision making including:
- Working with the BIOS, Research, and Infrastructure units
- Creating training and documentation based on findings and input from business owners
- Drafting language for topic area fact sheets covering basic operations information to go on internal and external websites.
- Accepting intake requests, eliciting requirements from customers, and identifying opportunities for Data Analytics to contribute to agency goals to include:
- Corresponding with customers in a responsive, accurate, and timely manner
- Creating, organizing, and facilitating a Data Users group within DOC to establish standards for visualization and documentation agency-wide
- Supporting Research Review Committee activities, including stakeholder coordination and feedback in order to assist the group in identifying and advancing the agency’s research priorities
- Creating and conducting trainings to improve comfort reading and manipulating data in the agency
- Contribute to problem-solving efforts as identified and prioritized by agency leadership. Serve as consultant in ongoing efforts to optimize DOC's ability to assess policies and practices
- Seek solutions to continuously improve the information produced and distributed by data analytics
- Perform other duties as assigned or required
Qualifications
What we need (required qualifications):
- Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, sociology, statistics, public administration, social sciences, or a relevant field from an accredited institution whose accreditation is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or a foreign equivalent
OR
- Four (4) years of experience working with SAS (or equivalent statistical software) and/or Structured Query Language (Microsoft SQL or equivalent) to respond to research and/or policy-related inquiries
AND
- Ability to explain complex or technical information using plain language, ask clarifying questions, and clearly and concisely emphasize key points
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines and a high degree of political sensitivity
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Basic proficiency skill level in Microsoft Excel
- Basic proficiency skill level in Microsoft Word and Outlook
What will make your application stand out (preferred qualifications):
- Oral and written communication skills:
- Able to explain complex or technical information using plain talk principles
- Actively listens to others, paraphrases and asks clarifying questions and is able to clearly and concisely emphasize key messages
- Analytical skills:
- Able to break down, sort and synthesize information, identify key messages and central themes, form accurate conclusions about the meaning of the information, display through clear charts and graphics, and develop appropriate action steps and recommendations
- Systemic thinking:
- Demonstrates ability to identify opportunities for improving and streamlining work processes beyond specific assignment, focuses on outcomes, takes calculated risks
- Able to embrace challenges in new and creative ways
- Comprehends and can explain the purpose(s) of a particular project and how it relates to the agency's goals and priorities
- Able to convey how business rules relate to counting rules
- Customer focus:
- Builds and maintains internal and external customer satisfaction with the services offered by the Data Analytics Unit Anticipates customers' needs and understands customers' organization
- Department of Corrections
- Knowledge of corrections or criminal justice practices and research
Supplemental Information
Vision: Working together for safer communities.
Mission: Improving public safety by positively changing lives.
Our Commitment: To operate a safe and humane corrections system and partner with others to transform lives for a better Washington.
DOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, honorably discharged veteran, veteran status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability.
COVID 19 Vaccination Requirement
Employees of the WA State Department of Corrections (DOC) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Any offer of employment is contingent upon verification of your vaccine status. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. You may request an accommodation if you are unable to meet this requirement due to a medical or religious necessity.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
- Please include a minimum of three (3) professional references with your application. A professional reference is defined as an individual who has been paid to supervise your work and can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job competencies. If you do not have any or sufficient professional references, please include non-related professionals, such as educators or other professional associates.
**Please note: Phone number AND email address are required for all professional references. - A background check including criminal record history will be conducted prior to a new hire. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.
- Employees may work directly with or near incarcerated individuals in a potentially hazardous setting. Please consider this when deciding whether to apply.
- We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free work environment, and our employees are expected to comply with all state and federal laws. A pre-employment drug test may be administered as part of the selection process, and applicants who test positive for any controlled substances, will be disqualified from consideration.
- Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) is an aerosol pepper spray made available as a means of self-defense and/or de-escalation. Applicants with sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
- Animal care projects are a common component of most Washington State prisons, including dog and cat programs. Applicants with animal sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
- Tuberculosis (TB) is a priority health issue for DOC employees. The successful candidate may be required to provide valid proof of a baseline TB skin test within 60 days from the date of hire. When positive tests result, further information, testing and treatment will also be required. Employment is not contingent upon test results.
Telework Details
This position may be allocated for telework. Work may be performed from your home or another offsite location within the state of Washington using a reliable internet or cellular hotspot service at that time. Employees are expected to perform assigned duties in a safe manner, to take proper care all state-issued equipment, and maintain confidentiality of all information in possession while working offsite. Employees will be required to commute to a Department of Corrections facility or field office as business requires, to potentially include components of the onboarding process. Some offices will have a “drop in” area available, however, a dedicated workspace within a DOC facility will not be provided.
What We Offer:
As an employee of the Department of Corrections, your work-life integration is a priority. Washington State employees are offered one of the most inclusive and competitive benefits packages in the nation. Besides comprehensive family insurance for medical, dental, and vision, these perks also may include:
- Remote/telework/flexible schedules (depending on position)
- Up to 25 paid vacations days a year
- 8 hours of paid sick leave per month
- 12 paid holidays a year
- Generous retirement plan
- Flex Spending Accounts
- Dependent Care Assistance
- Deferred Compensation and so much more!
For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email mackenzie.conley@doc1.wa.gov or call us at 509-630-9160. For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.
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