DATA ANALYST

arkansas department of health

4815 w markham street
little rock, ar 72205

position information

position number:

county: pulaski city: little rock

posting end date: 12/15/25

administration – information technology services

* classified as a safety sensitive position*

additional preferences

• experience in sql, java script, and c# preferred.
• experience with rhapsody engines or other health information engines preferred.
• experience with fhir and hl7 preferred.
• experience with web services and apis preferred.

hiring official: c. Menasco

the mission of the department of health is to protect and improve the health and well-being of all arkansans.

job series

database administrator - career-path

classification

data analyst

class code

idn
01p

pay grade

ist
07

salary range

$73,104- $119,274

job summary

the data analyst is an entry-level position responsible for supporting the analysis and reporting of data to assist state agencies in making informed decisions. This role involves collecting, processing, and analyzing data, preparing reports, and performing basic data quality checks. The data analyst will work under the supervision of senior data analysts or data scientists and gain hands‑on experience with data analysis tools and techniques.

primary

responsibilities

• assist in the collection, cleaning, and processing of data from various state agencies and external sources.
• perform data entry, data validation, and basic statistical analysis to ensure data accuracy and completeness.
• create basic data visualizations and reports to help state agencies interpret and understand their data.
• support senior analysts in conducting more complex data analysis and creating predictive models.
• help maintain and update databases and data management systems to ensure accurate and up‑to‑date information.
• assist in generating ad‑hoc reports and queries based on agency needs.
• participate in quality assurance processes, identifying and resolving data inconsistencies and discrepancies.
• help with data documentation and record‑keeping to support data governance standards.
• collaborate with other teams and departments to ensure data requirements are met.

knowledge and skills

• basic knowledge of data analysis techniques and statistical methods.
• familiarity with programming languages such as sql, python, or r.
• proficiency in microsoft excel or similar spreadsheet software.
• good understanding of data visualization tools (e.g., tableau, power bi).
• strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• ability to work with large datasets and conduct basic data analysis tasks.
• excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain data findings clearly.

minimum qualifications

a bachelor’s degree in data science, statistics, computer science, information technology, or a related field preferred. At least two years of experience in data science, machine learning, or advanced data analysis.

licensure/certifications

n/a

other job related education and/or experience

may be substituted for all or part of these basic requirements, except for certification or licensure requirements, upon approval of the qualifications review committee.

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