Senior Business Analyst - Data Analytics

ORS- Senior Business Analyst / Data Analytics

FT / PT Status – Full time
Salary – $25.22
Remote Work / In-Office – In Office / Hybrid after 12 Month Probationary Period

Recruiter – Josh Stover | jstover@utah.gov | 801.538.4251
Application Deadline – 7/13/2026

Key Responsibilities

• Develop reports, briefs, dashboards, and data extracts related to child support and Medicaid recovery to support department operations, legislative requirements, executive leadership, and external partner needs using government, public, and industry data sources.
• Design, develop, maintain, and optimize SQL-based data extracts, reporting solutions, analytical datasets, and automated reporting processes to support operational, research, evaluation, and decision-making activities.
• Monitor, evaluate, audit, and review operations, programs, processes, systems, and reporting practices for quality, accuracy, effectiveness, compliance, and completeness; identify operational issues or potential problem areas and recommend data-driven solutions and process improvements.
• Provide analytical guidance, research support, feasibility analysis, and strategic recommendations to internal and external stakeholders, including presenting findings, responding to legislative and public inquiries, and translating technical information into business terms for cross-functional audiences.
• Assist with data quality reviews, query Management, data validation, quality control processes, and reporting integrity efforts to ensure accuracy, consistency, reliability, and compliance with agency standards and reporting requirements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures, reporting requirements, and data protection standards related to data governance, reporting practices, and the handling of sensitive or regulated information.
• Recommend, adapt, design, and enhance automated systems, reporting solutions, and user-level system improvements to better support agency operations, complex business needs, and integration with existing systems.
• Plan, coordinate, and support projects, programs, reporting initiatives, and operational improvement efforts by developing project documentation, recommendations, findings, and implementation support materials.
• Work collaboratively with team members, leadership, technical staff, and stakeholders to support department initiatives, operational goals, and continuous process improvement efforts.
• Position qualifies for Hybrid work schedule after probationary period.

Qualifications

• A degree in data analysis, mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field.

• Equivalent work-related experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• Experience using SQL for data analysis, reporting, query development, and data extraction. Experience with AWS QuickSight or other business intelligence and data visualization platforms is preferred.

• Experience working with large datasets, survey data, reporting systems, and analytical methodologies in support of operational and strategic decision-making.

• Knowledge of child support, Medicaid recovery, government operations, or related public sector programs is preferred.

• Strong analytical, auditing, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify patterns, evaluate data quality, recognize operational issues, assess risks, and develop logical and effective solutions to complex business problems.

• Ability to monitor and evaluate programs, processes, reporting practices, and operational performance to ensure quality, effectiveness, accuracy, and compliance with applicable standards and requirements.

• Ability to read, interpret, and apply laws, regulations, policies, procedures, standards, and reporting requirements.

• Experience presenting analytical findings, technical concepts, recommendations, and reporting outcomes to internal and external stakeholder groups, including non-technical audiences.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepa