DATA ANALYST

Mission and Workplace

Mission: The mission of the Department of Military is to provide a professional staff of Arkansas State Employees who help maintain and improve the readiness of Arkansas National Guard units through effective fiscal management of State Resources, Human Resource Management, and quality administration of Arkansas National Guard Programs.

Workplace: The Department of the Military is a Drug-Free Workplace, this includes medical marijuana which is still considered a controlled substance under federal law. (Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988)

• Position Number:
• County: Pulaski
• Posting End Date: January 11, 2026
• Anticipated Starting Salary: $73,104.10
• Job Series: Database Administrator - Career-path
• Classification: Data Analyst
• Class Code: IDN
  01P
• Pay Grade: IST
  07
• Salary Range: $73,104- $119,274

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.

• 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.

• 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.

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.

Satisfaction of the minimum qualifications, including years of experience and service, does not entitle employees to automatic progression within the job series. Promotion to the next classification level is at the discretion of the department and the Office of Personnel Management, taking into consideration the employee’s demonstrated skills, competencies, performance, workload responsibilities, and organizational needs.

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.

The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.