Senior Data Scientist - MED

Department Information

The mission of the Colorado Department of Revenue (CDOR) is to become a trusted partner to every Coloradan, helping them navigate the complexities of government so they can thrive. Our core values of service, teamwork, accountability, integrity, and respect drive us. The Department’s vision is to empower businesses and individuals through quality customer service, innovation, and collaboration. We celebrate diversity and support an equitable and inclusive culture.

The Marijuana Enforcement Division (MED) is a dynamic and innovative regulatory agency tasked with licensing and regulating the commercial medical and retail marijuana industries in Colorado. The MED implements legislation, develops regulations, conducts regulatory and criminal investigations, issues business licenses, engages in outreach and education initiatives, and enforces compliance mandates.

The division emphasizes emotional intelligence and problem solving. Team members are solution‑oriented strategic thinkers who demonstrate professionalism, collaboration, and integrity. The MED operates in a dynamic and complex environment that requires agility, communication with empathy, and a proactive approach to emerging issues.

Regulatory excellence through progressive and proactive compliance and enforcement practices.

To promote public safety and reduce public harm by regulating the Colorado commercial marijuana industry through consistent administration of laws and regulations and strategic integration of process management, functional expertise, and innovative problem‑solving.

• The work unit performs various support functions related to the data created by the seed‑to‑sale inventory tracking system and the Division’s licensing software.
• Unit supports investigations with technical and data‑related knowledge, and produces reports for all levels of the Division.
• The position provides expertise in computer programming, mathematics, statistics, and report development, generation, and automation.

• Design, develop, utilize, and refine databases and queries of databases containing licensing and inventory tracking information.
• Perform statistical analyses and research on complex data sets to ensure data integrity.

• Assist in the design, implementation, and maintenance of projects assigned by Division management.
• Assist in the development and use of unique research applications using sophisticated statistical analysis.
• Assist in developing original and valid statistical models, independently selecting reliable and representative sample data, updating projections, and analyzing current trends.
• Develop and design unique database querying models.
• Develop applications for one‑off reporting or department/team purposes.

• Support investigators as part of a multidisciplinary team in planning, coordinating, and executing investigations by collecting, compiling, processing, and analyzing data.
• Apply statistical methods to identify licensees at a high risk of non‑compliant activity.

• Provide input for training programs to enhance team and staff knowledge of statistical analysis techniques.
• Collaborate with other agencies/companies to support the Division’s mission.
• Train and/or deliver presentations to the marijuana industry, law enforcement agencies, and the public.
• Respond to verbal and written inquiries concerning marijuana laws, regulations, and licensing.
• Maintain current knowledge of marijuana statutes and regulations applicable to the role.
• Use available data to inform leadership of emerging issues, potential impacts of proposed legislation and rule changes, and identify trends in the industry.

This posting is open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of application.

Experience Only:
Seven (7) years of relevant experience related to research design, statistical analysis, and/or querying databases through the use of programming languages.

Education and Experience:

A combination of related education…