Salary : $63,585.60 - $98,633.60 Annually
Location : Des Moines - 50319 - Polk County, IA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 27-00391
Agency: 238 Corrections - Central Office
Opening Date: 08/06/2026
Closing Date: 8/16/2026 11:59 PM Central
LinkedIn Tag: #LI-POST
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Job Description

Classification: Data Analyst 1
Department: Research Department, Iowa Department of Corrections (DOC)
Location: Des Moines, Iowa
Reports To: Research Director
Job Description

Under the direction of the Research Director, this position will support data and analytics, our offender management system (OMS), and data literacy efforts across the agency.

This role is critical to our efforts in reducing recidivism and improving public safety through data-driven decision-making.
You will help to transform raw correctional data into actionable insights, helping leadership understand population trends, program effectiveness, and gain better visibility into operations.

Benefits
Working for the State of Iowa comes with its perks. In addition to a competitive salary, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth:
Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage: Health and dental insurance packages to keep you and your family healthy at a low cost with outstanding coverage!
Paid Time Off: Take time to recharge with paid time off, including vacation (96 hours/year to begin, increasing with years of service), sick leave (144 hours/year), and paid holidays (9 days/year).
Retirement Plans: Participate in retirement plans such as IPERS (employees contribute 6.29% and the State of Iowa contributes 9.44%) as well as our Retirement Investors Club (RIC), Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan (the State of Iowa matches dollar for dollar up to $75/month).
Flexible Spending Accounts: Take advantage of flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses.
Insurance Coverage: Benefit from life insurance and free long-term disability insurance for added peace of mind.
Employee Assistance Program: Access resources and support through our Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional challenges.
Employee Discount Programs: Enjoy discounts on a variety of goods and services through our employee discount programs.
Background Checks
Applicants will be required to complete a background check to be considered for this position.
Minimum Qualification Requirements

Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:

1. Four years of full-time work experience in business/data/statistical analytics, economic research, or data science.
2. A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in number one), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in business analytics, economics, data science, statistics, mathematics, management information systems, or industrial management equals one year of full-time experience.
3. Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in business analytics, economics, data science, statistics, mathematics, management information systems, or industrial management.
4. All of the following (a and b): a. A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in part a), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in any field equals one year of full-time experience; and b. Possession of a professional certificate in data science, business analytics, or data analytics.

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Do you understand that the information provided on your application and resume must be truthful, honest, and accurate to the best of your knowledge?

Knowingly misrepresenting the facts when submitting any information related to an application, examination, certification, appeal, or any other facet of the selection process will result in your disqualification from this application and future employment with the state of Iowa.

• Yes - I understand and agree
• No

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Have you filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq?

• No - I have NOT filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq
• Yes - I HAVE filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq

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Do you have four years of full-time work experience in business/data/statistical analytics, economic research, or data science?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a total of four years of work experience in business/data/statistical analytics, economic research, or data science AND/OR accredited college or university coursework in business analytics, economics, data science, statistics, mathematics, management information systems, or industrial management equals one year of full-time experience.? Thirty semester hours equals one year of experience.

• I have the total of four years of education and/or experience
• I do not have the total of four years of education and/or experience

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Do you meet A AND B:A. A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience in business/data/statistical analytics, economic research, or data science, where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in any field equals one year of full-time experience; andB. Possession of a professional certificate in data science, business analytics, or data analytics.

• I do meet A and B
• I do not meet A and B

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Have you graduated from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in business analytics, economics, data science, statistics, mathematics, management information systems, or industrial management?

• Yes
• No

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