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Data Research Analyst - OPHI
IT / Software / Data Analyst
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Remote / WFH
Missouri State University
Job Description
Position Title
Data Research Analyst - OPHI
Work Location
Springfield Campus
Department
Ozarks Public Health Institute
HR Home Department
020105 OZARKS PUBLIC HEALTH
Pay Grade
34
Proposed Salary
$26.87 - $30.00 an hour
Sponsorship Information
Applicants must be currently authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.
Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees?
No, Position is available to all applicants.
Appointment Type
Full Time Regular
Exempt/Non-Exempt
Non-Exempt
General Function
The Data Research Analyst – OPHI will be primarily responsible for conducting the community indicators analysis as well as responsible for building, maintaining, and communicating a comprehensive library of local data that supports Community Focus’s mission to foster informed, collective action in the Springfield metropolitan region. This position plays a central role in transforming complex, multi-source datasets into accessible, accurate, and compelling data products.
The Analyst will work closely with the Community Focus Facilitator, external stakeholders, and steering committee members to ensure that data is not only collected and managed with rigor but communicated in ways that are meaningful and actionable for a range of audiences, from community coalitions and policymakers to academics and the general public.
Description of Primary Duties
1. Develops, maintains, and expands a comprehensive library of community indicators across domains such as education, health, housing, economic development, and public safety.
2. Identifies, collects, and manages data from diverse public, partner, and survey-based sources, including federal agencies and local organizations; designs and administers community surveys using platforms such as Qualtrics.
3. Establishes and enforces data quality, documentation, and reproducibility standards, including documenting sources, methodologies, and updates schedules to ensure transparency, accuracy, and continuity.
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications
Education: A Bachelor’s degree in statistics, data science, social science research, public health, or a related field is required. A Master’s degree is preferred. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
Experience: Minimum of two years’ experience in data collection, analysis, and visualization, preferably in a research or community-facing setting. Experience producing data reports and visualizations for non-technical audiences using tools such as R, Tableau, and Excel (Python and SQL preferred). Experience designing and administering surveys (e.g., Qualtrics) and working with public-sector or community datasets. Ability to independently manage complex analytical projects with a focus on data quality, reproducibility, and transparency. Experience with program evaluation, grant-funded environments, or supervision of student researchers preferred.
Data Research Analyst - OPHI
Work Location
Springfield Campus
Department
Ozarks Public Health Institute
HR Home Department
020105 OZARKS PUBLIC HEALTH
Pay Grade
34
Proposed Salary
$26.87 - $30.00 an hour
Sponsorship Information
Applicants must be currently authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.
Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees?
No, Position is available to all applicants.
Appointment Type
Full Time Regular
Exempt/Non-Exempt
Non-Exempt
General Function
The Data Research Analyst – OPHI will be primarily responsible for conducting the community indicators analysis as well as responsible for building, maintaining, and communicating a comprehensive library of local data that supports Community Focus’s mission to foster informed, collective action in the Springfield metropolitan region. This position plays a central role in transforming complex, multi-source datasets into accessible, accurate, and compelling data products.
The Analyst will work closely with the Community Focus Facilitator, external stakeholders, and steering committee members to ensure that data is not only collected and managed with rigor but communicated in ways that are meaningful and actionable for a range of audiences, from community coalitions and policymakers to academics and the general public.
Description of Primary Duties
1. Develops, maintains, and expands a comprehensive library of community indicators across domains such as education, health, housing, economic development, and public safety.
2. Identifies, collects, and manages data from diverse public, partner, and survey-based sources, including federal agencies and local organizations; designs and administers community surveys using platforms such as Qualtrics.
3. Establishes and enforces data quality, documentation, and reproducibility standards, including documenting sources, methodologies, and updates schedules to ensure transparency, accuracy, and continuity.
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications
Education: A Bachelor’s degree in statistics, data science, social science research, public health, or a related field is required. A Master’s degree is preferred. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
Experience: Minimum of two years’ experience in data collection, analysis, and visualization, preferably in a research or community-facing setting. Experience producing data reports and visualizations for non-technical audiences using tools such as R, Tableau, and Excel (Python and SQL preferred). Experience designing and administering surveys (e.g., Qualtrics) and working with public-sector or community datasets. Ability to independently manage complex analytical projects with a focus on data quality, reproducibility, and transparency. Experience with program evaluation, grant-funded environments, or supervision of student researchers preferred.
