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Department of Administrative and Financial Service

Office of Marijuana Policy

BUSINESS DATA ANALYTICS SPECIALIST

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JOB CLASS CODE: 0407 SALARY: $51,251.20 - $69,284.80/Annually

OPEN: May 3, 2022

CLOSED: May 24, 2022

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This newly established position within the Office of Marijuana Policy (OMP) is a professional service position within our Data Analytics Division. The successful candidate will be responsible for analyzing and interpreting OMP data to develop metrics and key performance indicators to provide new insights into our licensing and compliance programs, thereby improving internal operations. Additionally, the position is also responsible for performing in-depth analysis of data from both internal and external sources to identify rapidly evolving industry trends and related topics within the domains of public health and safety.

The work required of the Business Data Analytics Specialist incudes carrying out complex data research projects, collaborating with other stakeholders, and coordinating related activities. The successful candidate will develop metrics, charts, reports, electronic dashboards, and presentations to be included in communications to OMP leadership, the Legislature, stakeholder groups, the media, and other internal or external parties.

Specific tasks include:

• Complete complex research projects with minimal direction and/or supervision.


• Utilize modern data query and analysis techniques and toolsets in order to derive conclusions, track trends, and identify areas of potential concern for the industry and/or OMP senior leadership.


• Identify areas for potential business process improvement and develop a plan for how to implement and measure progress.


• Identify new or evolving trends which have public health and/or safety implications and provide professional summaries and recommendations to OMP senior leadership.


• Develop comprehensive charts, graphs, reports, electronic dashboards, whitepapers and other narratives which effectively document research findings, analytical conclusions, and subsequent recommendations.


• Present research findings to OMP policy and rule makers, in addition to the Maine State Legislature, the media, and other external stakeholders when required.


• Acquire, extract, transform, store and analyze new data sets related to cannabis use, trends, and implications at the state, regional and national level.


• Provide support for OMP’s inventory tracking, compliance, and licensing systems for OMP staff, State of Maine partners, and external licensees and registrants.


• Develop training and guidance documents for both internal and external parties.


• Participate in the development of project planning and requirements gathering to support established goals and objectives.


• Develop SOPs and track compliance with the same.


• Provide operational support for OMP staff and management and help to ensure uninterrupted operation of all technical systems and processes.

KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Knowledge of advanced data query languages and related toolsets.


• Knowledge of data modeling and data management techniques, in addition to business process mapping.


• Knowledge of key performance indicator (KPI) development used to accurately measure, and improve upon, internal operations.


• Knowledge of modern research and data analysis techniques and best practices.


• Knowledge of information presentation techniques including, but not limited to, charts, graphs, reports, electronic dashboards, white papers and other narrative constructs.


• Knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques used to analyze and develop functional and organizational business requirements.


• Knowledge of program and project management principles, methods, and techniques for developing, scheduling, and coordinating projects and resources.


• Knowledge of applicable state statutes, rules, and policies.


• Knowledge of training methods and techniques.


• Ability to obtain, synthesize, and integrate a broad range of data for use in analytic reporting and data-driven policy development.


• Ability to develop KPIs and other metrics used for program monitoring and business process improvement.


• Ability to develop technical charts, graphs, reports, electronic dashboards, and white papers for a variety of audiences


• Ability to gather, analyze, aggregate and present information from a wide variety of sources.


• Ability to identify best approaches for capturing, aggregating, and presenting relevant information.


• Ability to provide concise and effective communications to senior leadership and external parties.


• Ability to coordinate assignments and monitor progress related to complex research and data analytics projects.


• Ability to identify, document and track opportunities for business process improvement.


• Ability to interpret statutes, rules, and policies.


• Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders to reach agreeable solutions and navigate shifting demands.


• Ability to organize work, set priorities, and determine resource requirements.


• Ability to develop training programs for both internal and external parties.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A six (6) year combination of education and/or professional experience in data analysis and management, business information systems, systems analysis, business analysis, and/or related field.

Preference will be given to candidates with the following skills and experience:

A demonstrated ability to electronically obtain, aggregate, query, analyze and properly manage a broad range of data sets from disparate sources for use in analytic reporting initiatives.

Practical experience with modern data query languages, data management toolsets, data scrubbing and data transformation processes, data lakes and/or data warehouses, and data management best practices.

Practical experience with modern data presentation toolsets, including charts, graphs, tables, spreadsheets, reports, and dashboards. (Examples: Tableau; SQL Server Reporting Services and/or Microsoft Power BI; )

A demonstrated ability to perform independent research and analysis on complex datasets to identify patterns, trends, and emerging areas of interest or concern.

A demonstrated ability to develop meaningful metrics and/or key performance indicators used to monitor and improve upon a variety of business processes, and to monitor the overall health of systems, business processes, market operations and evolution.

A demonstrated ability to communicate complex concepts to a diverse group of individuals in a logical, methodical, professional, efficient, and effective manner, separating out the “signal from the noise”.

Please submit a cover letter and resume’ to be considered for an interview.

BENEFITS:

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.


• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($9,893.52-$11,057.52 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.


• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.


• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($350.40 annual value).


• Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes 13.16% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.


• Gym Membership Reimbursement – Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.


• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts – Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.


• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness – The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office.


• Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.


• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive four weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.


• Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.


• Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

Maine State Government is an Equal Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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Department of Administrative and Financial Service

Office of Marijuana Policy

BUSINESS DATA ANALYTICS SPECIALIST

JOB CLASS CODE: 0407 SALARY: $51,251.20 - $69,284.80/Annually

OPEN: March 18, 2022

CLOSED: April 01, 2022

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This newly established position within the Office of Marijuana Policy (OMP) is a professional service position within our Data Analytics Division. The successful candidate will be responsible for analyzing and interpreting OMP data to develop metrics and key performance indicators to provide new insights into our licensing and compliance programs, thereby improving internal operations. Additionally, the position is also responsible for performing in-depth analysis of data from both internal and external sources to identify rapidly evolving industry trends and related topics within the domains of public health and safety.

The work required of the Business Data Analytics Specialist incudes carrying out complex data research projects, collaborating with other stakeholders, and coordinating related activities. The successful candidate will develop metrics, charts, reports, electronic dashboards, and presentations to be included in communications to OMP leadership, the Legislature, stakeholder groups, the media, and other internal or external parties.

Specific tasks include:

• Complete complex research projects with minimal direction and/or supervision.
• Utilize modern data query and analysis techniques and toolsets in order to derive conclusions, track trends, and identify areas of potential concern for the industry and/or OMP senior leadership.
• Identify areas for potential business process improvement and develop a plan for how to implement and measure progress.
• Identify new or evolving trends which have public health and/or safety implications and provide professional summaries and recommendations to OMP senior leadership.
• Develop comprehensive charts, graphs, reports, electronic dashboards, whitepapers and other narratives which effectively document research findings, analytical conclusions, and subsequent recommendations.
• Present research findings to OMP policy and rule makers, in addition to the Maine State Legislature, the media, and other external stakeholders when required.
• Acquire, extract, transform, store and analyze new data sets related to cannabis use, trends, and implications at the state, regional and national level.
• Provide support for OMP’s inventory tracking, compliance, and licensing systems for OMP staff, State of Maine partners, and external licensees and registrants.
• Develop training and guidance documents for both internal and external parties.
• Participate in the development of project planning and requirements gathering to support established goals and objectives.
• Develop SOPs and track compliance with the same.
• Provide operational support for OMP staff and management and help to ensure uninterrupted operation of all technical systems and processes.

KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Knowledge of advanced data query languages and related toolsets.
• Knowledge of data modeling and data management techniques, in addition to business process mapping.
• Knowledge of key performance indicator (KPI) development used to accurately measure, and improve upon, internal operations.
• Knowledge of modern research and data analysis techniques and best practices.
• Knowledge of information presentation techniques including, but not limited to, charts, graphs, reports, electronic dashboards, white papers and other narrative constructs.
• Knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques used to analyze and develop functional and organizational business requirements.
• Knowledge of program and project management principles, methods, and techniques for developing, scheduling, and coordinating projects and resources.
• Knowledge of applicable state statutes, rules, and policies.
• Knowledge of training methods and techniques.
• Ability to obtain, synthesize, and integrate a broad range of data for use in analytic reporting and data-driven policy development.
• Ability to develop KPIs and other metrics used for program monitoring and business process improvement.
• Ability to develop technical charts, graphs, reports, electronic dashboards, and white papers for a variety of audiences
• Ability to gather, analyze, aggregate and present information from a wide variety of sources.
• Ability to identify best approaches for capturing, aggregating, and presenting relevant information.
• Ability to provide concise and effective communications to senior leadership and external parties.
• Ability to coordinate assignments and monitor progress related to complex research and data analytics projects.
• Ability to identify, document and track opportunities for business process improvement.
• Ability to interpret statutes, rules, and policies.
• Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders to reach agreeable solutions and navigate shifting demands.
• Ability to organize work, set priorities, and determine resource requirements.
• Ability to develop training programs for both internal and external parties.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A six (6) year combination of education and/or professional experience in data analysis and management, business information systems, systems analysis, business analysis, and/or related field.

Preference will be given to candidates with the following skills and experience:

A demonstrated ability to electronically obtain, aggregate, query, analyze and properly manage a broad range of data sets from disparate sources for use in analytic reporting initiatives.

Practical experience with modern data query languages, data management toolsets, data scrubbing and data transformation processes, data lakes and/or data warehouses, and data management best practices.

Practical experience with modern data presentation toolsets, including charts, graphs, tables, spreadsheets, reports, and dashboards. (Examples: Tableau; SQL Server Reporting Services and/or Microsoft Power BI; )

A demonstrated ability to perform independent research and analysis on complex datasets to identify patterns, trends, and emerging areas of interest or concern.

A demonstrated ability to develop meaningful metrics and/or key performance indicators used to monitor and improve upon a variety of business processes, and to monitor the overall health of systems, business processes, market operations and evolution.

A demonstrated ability to communicate complex concepts to a diverse group of individuals in a logical, methodical, professional, efficient, and effective manner, separating out the “signal from the noise”.

Please submit a cover letter and resume’ to be considered for an interview.

BENEFITS:

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($9,893.52-$11,057.52 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($350.40 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes 13.16% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
• Gym Membership Reimbursement – Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts – Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness – The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office.
• Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive four weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.
• Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

Maine State Government is an Equal Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

Apply for this job with State of Maine

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By clicking the "Apply now" button, you'll be leaving Fazow and going to an external job application page for this company. Please research all companies before applying. When applying for jobs, you should NOT have to pay to apply. Fazow accepts no liability or responsibility as a consequence of any reliance upon information on external sites or in jobs listed on fazow.com.