Decision Support & Administrative Analysis Manager Central Office

A position in the Missouri Department of Corrections is more than a job. It's a calling. C orrections employees transform lives, equipping Missourians in the criminal justice system with the skills they need to contribute to their communities, inside and outside our walls. More than 95 percent of people who enter the prison system ultimately are released. We want to make sure they’re good neighbors.

We offer great benefits!

Missouri State Employee Retirement System / Deferred compensation plan / Health insurance (medical, vision, dental for employees and family) / Paid life insurance / Long-term disability insurance / Cafeteria plan / Paid holidays / 10 hours annual leave per month / 10 hours sick leave per month / Uniforms provided when required / Pre-service and in-service training / Access to credit union / Direct deposit of paycheck (required) / Employee health, wellness and safety initiatives / MOST 529 College Savings Program. The Missouri Department of Corrections is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workspace.

• Support preparation of monthly, annual, and other periodic reports including projecting population impacts for proposed legislation.
• Plan, design, and direct complex research and evaluation projects, including determining sources for obtaining data in support of these tasks.
• Oversee reporting of agency data to external agencies (e.g., BJS), present outcomes of analysis, and interpret implications for policy and practice to internal and external stakeholders.
• Correspond with users and providers of data to coordinate, manage, and improve data quality and program efficacy.
• Write programs using SQL-based logic to extract data from agency databases using knowledge of the various subsystems and databases that support departmental operations and initiatives; link records across databases to create new and unique analytical and practical data sources.
• Prepare detailed reports using tables, charts, and narratives using advanced statistical knowledge that includes proficiency with regression, machine-learning, and qualitative analysis techniques.
• Formulate administrative and research policies for the unit.
• Exercise independent judgment and initiative in performance of responsibilities; receive general administrative direction and feedback on conformance of projects and products to broad agency objectives and policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications/Skills:

Bachelor’s degree and at least 9 credit hours in statistics or data analytics.

Ø Transcripts are required.

Five years of experience utilizing large relational administrative databases.

Ø Advanced education may be used as a substitute in applicable situations.

Two years of experience with WebFocus, SQL, and/or Python programming languages.

Ø Demonstrated ability to apply experience with similar software may substitute.

• Experience in a supervisory or senior analyst role.
• Knowledge of R, Tableau or similar statistical software.
• Basic operation of the criminal justice system and general knowledge of data elements used in the field of corrections
• Familiarity with data collected by the Missouri Department of Corrections.
• Familiarity with computer systems utilized by the Missouri Department of Corrections (e.g., OPII, MoCIS, SAMII).

All requested documents MUST be received by the closing date listed.

Contingent upon your position, you may also be eligible to receive:

• A $2.00 per hour shift differential if you are assigned to a shift that begins on or between 12:00pm (noon) and 5:00am and are employed at a 24/7 congregate care facility (i.e. institution, transition center, supervision center, or command center).
• A $0.75 per hour maximum security stipend if you work full-time at a qualifying facility.
• A $1.00 per hour restrictive housing stipend if you are assigned a regular post within a restrict housing/segregation unit at any facility.

The Department of Corrections currently offers a guaranteed 1% pay increase for every two years of continuous service up to 20 years!

The Missouri Department of Corrections is proud to have a tradition of promotion from within for employees looking for and seeking distinctive career paths. As you work for the department, we invite you to consider your goals and make choices to actively head toward them. We seek to recognize employees who serve with distinction.

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