Research and Data Analyst

This position will be located at 920 Wildwood Dr., Jefferson City, MO 65109.

The Division of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) is seeking a seasoned, skilled and forward thinking Research and Data Analyst to join DCR's System and Analytics Unit - the team responsible for DCR's data and systems. This role will contribute to DCR's data and systems management, testing and validation, user access, technical support, training, data queries, analytics, reporting, dashboards, and vendor/contract management.

The Research and Data Analyst will be part of a high-performing team who will be driving innovation across data, analytics, and systems. This position will collaborate across DCR to modernize and standardize data practices, enhance analytic capabilities, and ensure systems support current and future regulatory needs.

Ideal candidates bring strong technical expertise, strategic thinking, and excellent communication skills. This is a unique opportunity to be part of the future of DCR's technical and analytical landscape while delivering mission-critical support to the organization.

The salary indicated represents a base pay rate. If the individual selected or the position is eligible for a pay differential (e.g., shift, security, or years of service), it will be added to the total compensation in your paycheck. A pay differential does not raise your base pay.

• Develop expertise in the provisions set forth in Article XIV and 19 CSR 100-1 specific to activities under the Division's authority.
• Troubleshoot system issues and identify appropriate solutions.
• Identify, evaluate, and propose new system changes in response to operational needs, system issues and regulatory requirements.
• Run specialized and standard queries to pull and organize data for detailed reports using tables and charts.
• Suggest programming changes to the Division's various software systems as well as other databases developed to track compliance, enforcement and licensing activities.
• Develop, maintain and troubleshoot various internal databases or other systems to track compliance, enforcement and licensing activities.
• Assist in training all Division staff on the program’s systems for compliance with Article XIV and 19 CSR 100-1.
• Assist in maintaining the data needs of the Division, including any new or revised data systems deemed necessary for the Division to carry out the provisions of Article XIV and 19 CSR 100-1.
• Review data and trend deviations and alert management to concerns found in the data analysis; receives general administrative direction; work is reviewed for validity and quality.
• Suggest SMART goals for activities to measure progress.
• Recommend new system policies and procedures to management.
• Review and test rule revisions and rule suggestions for feasibility within the Division's systems.
• Complete related or similar duties and special projects as required or assigned.

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university (substitutions may be allowed).
• Two (2) to four (4) years of relevant experience, preferably in a business related field and a system management/development setting.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment with many competing priorities.
• Ability to take adminstrative guidance and direction and complete projects and tasks with minimal oversight.
• Ability to identify system issues and recommend solutions and strategies.
• Ability to mine data systems and use the data to prepare data sets to be used in analysis for budgets, policy decisions, process development, investigation and enforcement decisions.
• Ability to organize and manage time efficiently.
• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to adapt to constant…