Data Analyst-Innovation

Job Posting Title

Data Analyst-Innovation

Agency

695 OKLAHOMA TAX COMMISSION

Supervisory Organization

Division Directors

Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

Job Description

Data Analyst- Innovation Division

Salary Range- $60,000.00-$70,000.00

Why you’ll love it here!

TRANSPARENCY. FAIRNESS. COMPLIANCE. The Oklahoma Tax Commission is committed to leading Oklahoma with unparalleled customer service. Our mission is to promote tax compliance through serving taxpayers with transparency and fairness in administration of the tax code and unparalleled customer service.Check out our About Us page to learn why we are passionate about tax compliance and believe it is the career for you!

There are perks to working for the OTC. We know that benefits matter, and that is why we offer a competitive benefits package for all eligible employees:

• Generous state-paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.
• A Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
• 15 days of paid vacation and 15 days of sick leave for full-time employees the first year.
• 11 paid holidays a year.
• Paid Maternity leave for eligible employees.
• Employee discounts with a variety of companies and venders.
• A Longevity Bonus for years of service.

GENERAL FUNCTION

The Data Analyst collects, analyzes, and interprets large data sets to provide valuable insights to support business decision-making. They collaborate with various teams to identify key metrics, develop reports, and create visualizations to communicate complex data clearly and concisely. This position is part of the Innovation Division, where products and processes are reviewed and inspected to maintain the highest standards.

The Innovation Division utilizes analytical skills to manage projects and evaluate the agency’s operations, including internal structure, business processes, and information technology infrastructure, and develop methods for improvement. Its focus is on streamlining operations and enhancing the customer experience.

TYPICAL FUNCTIONS

The functions performed by employees in this position may include the following:

• Working closely with management to prioritize business and information needs.
• Identifying opportunities for process improvements and data-driven decision-making.
• Collecting, identifying, validating, analyzing, and interpreting trends or patterns in complex data sets to create valuable insights for decision-making.
• Developing and implementing reports, dashboards, data collection systems, data analytics, and other strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and quality.
• Creating visualizations and dashboards to communicate data insights effectively.

COMPLEXITY OF KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of

• Data processing hardware and software; of computer capabilities; of systems analysis and development; of coding and implementation; of project management and documentation.
• An in-depth understanding of organizational data flow and its use in management decision-making.
• An understanding of requirements gathering, data analysis, process specification, validation, and management practices.
• Data modeling, data mining, and segmentation techniques.
• Data visualization tools and best practices.

Skills in

• Analytical and systems thinking, critical thinking, and problem-solving.
• Prioritizing, scheduling, organizing, and allocating work with competing deadlines.
• Writing for business or technical audiences, presenting information, and negotiating.
• Collecting, organizing, analyzing, and disseminating significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Writing SQL queries and reports and presenting findings.
• Version control and working in a team environment within GitHub.
• Data modeling in SQL and/or Python.

Ability to

• Work independently and coordinate a wide variety of activities.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.<