SENIOR DATA ANALYST

Requisition No: 856090 

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: SENIOR DATA ANALYST

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 70035924 

Salary:  $62,682.88 - $68,381.56 Annual Range 

Posting Closing Date: 07/21/2025 

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

We Never Walk Alone

WORKING TITLE: Senior Data Analyst

This open competitive advertisement is for a Career Service position located at Central Office in Research & Data Analysis.

As a member of the Research & Data Analysis team at the Florida Department of Corrections, our mission is to provide accurate, timely, and insightful data to support informed decision-making and policy development. We are committed to conducting thorough research and analysis to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of our correctional programs and operations. Our goal is to contribute to the safety and security of our facilities and the community by delivering reliable data that drives evidence-based practices and continuous improvement.

This position is not a telework position and is required to report to the FDC office in the area it serves.

JOB DUTIES:

• Drive Project Success: Ensure all assigned projects evaluate the effectiveness of department policies, procedures, and programs, and identify areas for management improvement. Prioritize multiple projects and assess budgetary needs for timely completion.
• Collaborate and Solve Problems: Identify and coordinate projects by consulting with senior management and analyzing data. Work with key staff to resolve any managerial or operational issues.
• Analyze and Present Data: Perform statistical analysis for each project, document findings, and present results to senior management. Refine research methodologies based on feedback.
• Develop Research Methods: Create and document scientific methodologies for each project, explaining how to conduct thorough analysis of specific issues. Produce comprehensive reports with conclusions, tables, and graphs.
• Generate Specialized Reports: Compile data from research files and other sources to produce detailed statistical reports for departmental personnel, government agencies, legislative committees, and the public. Consult on technical issues and ensure data accuracy and reliability. Stay updated on corrections and criminal justice topics.

BENEFITS:

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Comprehensive health insurance and life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment benefits.
• Supplemental Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and Hospitalization insurance.
• Tuition-Free college courses.
• Retirement Plans with the Florida Retirement System:
  • Pension Plan (Traditional Retirement Pension Plan)
  • Investment Plan (401(K)-Type Retirement Plan)
  • Deferred Retirement Option Program (Drop)
  • Deferred Compensation
  • Recently Retired? Beginning July 1, 2024, there is no longer a reemployment limitation; beginning with the 7th calendar month from the member's distribution date, there are no restrictions on working for an FRS employer. You will not be required to repay any prior distributions, and you may continue receiving distributions from the Investment Plan or Pension Plan without interruption.

REQUIREMENTS:

Please note, when submitting a college/university degree, if selected for this position official transcripts will be required.

• Seven (7) or more years of analyzing data and computer programming experience. Postsecondary education may substitute on a year-for-year bases for the required experience.
• Prior experience writing programs, queries or formulas using SAS, SPSS, R, SQL, or other programming language.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Background in research, statistics, computer programming and working with criminal justice data.
• Data analytics, such as Power BI preferred.
• Experience with Excel.
• Experience with human resource data.
• Data warehouse experience.

Support of knowledge, skills, and abilities should be demonstrated on the application, in the education, in the work experience, in the work sample, in the interview and/or during reference checks.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT

The Florida Department of Corrections requires all job applicants and volunteers to pass a Level 2 background check as per Chapter 435, Florida Statutes. This check must be completed before they can start working or volunteering.

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY

The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) only hires U.S. citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. FDC uses E-Verify to confirm an employee’s eligibility to work after completing the I-9 form. For online application issues, call the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.