DATA ANALYST

The Data Operations Analyst (Program Training Specialist) supports the intake, validation, and processing of partner data into the Integrated Data System (IDS). This role serves as a key liaison between the Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO) and external data partners, ensuring timely, accurate data submissions and maintaining the integrity of the state's workforce and education data infrastructure. The Analyst leads inbound data processing, including coordination with data providers, data quality checks, and troubleshooting file issues. The role works closely with technical staff to ensure datasets are properly formatted, documented, and integrated for downstream analysis. The position also supports data governance and operational workflows by maintaining data inventories and dictionaries, documenting data sources and transformations, coordinating data refresh schedules, and tracking reporting deadlines. In addition, the Analyst prepares supporting materials for analytic products, including narrative summaries, metadata, and appendices for reports and dashboards,
ensuring outputs are transparent and reproducible.

*Disclaimer - Arizona’s Rural Health Transformation Program is supported by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as a part of a financial assistance award totaling $166,988,955.92 with 100 percent funded by CMS/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor endorsement, by CMS/HHS, or the U.S. Government.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

• Coordinate with external data partners to facilitate timely and accurate data submissions to the Integrated Data System (IDS).
• Lead intake and processing of inbound datasets, including file validation, formatting, and ingestion into the data environment.
• Perform data quality assurance checks to ensure completeness, consistency, and accuracy of partner-submitted data.
• Troubleshoot data issues in collaboration with partners and internal technical staff, resolving discrepancies and improving data reliability.
• Maintain and update data inventories, data dictionaries, and documentation of data sources and transformations.
• Serve as a liaison between OEO, technical teams, and data partners to support effective communication and data standardization.
• Prepare supporting materials for analytic outputs, including metadata, narrative summaries, and documentation for reports and dashboards.
• Support continuous improvement of data workflows and processes to enhance efficiency, standardization, and data usability.
• Other duties as assigned as related to the position

Knowledge of:
• The Google Cloud Platform and products
• Data validation, cleaning, and reconciliation techniques
• Descriptive statistics and cohort analysis

Skill in:
• Attention to detail
• Organizational and documentation
• Written and oral communication

Ability to:
• Manage multiple datasets and meet reporting deadlines
• Collaborate with others, present analytic concepts and findings to internal teams and data partners
• Use data management software including SQL and Python for cleaning, validation and analysis

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Economics, Data Science, Public Policy, Education Research, or related quantitative field required.

Minimum of one year experience performing analytic work.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The State of Arizona offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
• Sick leave
• Retirement plan
• Health and dental insurance
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation
plans, and supplemental life insurance
• For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

• Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
*NOTE - Enrollment eligibility in ASRS will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.

• If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mariem Ly at mariem.ly@oeo.az.gov