Associate Research Analyst
State of Missouri Jefferson City, Missouri, United States
- Location: Jefferson City, Missouri, United States
- Categories: Administrative Analysis and Research
- Job Type: Full Time
- Posted: Oct 17, 2025
Job Description:
Associate Research Analyst
Description
Job Location: This position will be located at 930 Wildwood Dr, Jefferson City, MO 65109.Why you’ll love this position:
As an Associate Research Analyst with the Bureau of Health Care Analysis and Data Dissemination, you’ll use your analytical skills to turn data into insights that help improve the health and well-being of Missourians. This position will help develop innovative ways to share findings with stakeholders and prepare data related to hospitalization/ER, mortality, and population/Census. You’ll enjoy meaningful work, a collaborative team, room to grow and a healthy work-life balance- all while making a real impact on Missouri’s communities.
The salary indicated represents a base pay rate. If the individual selected or the position is eligible for a pay differential (e.g., shift, security, or years of service), it will be added to the total compensation in your paycheck. A pay differential does not raise your base pay.
- Assist with creating and maintaining population projections for the state of Missouri.
- Complete population data requests using internal population projections and US Census Bureau data.
- Assist with the Missouri Public Health Information Management System (MOPHIMS). This will involve conducting data checks when new data is loaded to the site and completing data requests from the site
- Assist with Certificate of Need (CON) requests when needed. These requests involve population projections and the use of GIS software
- Assist with geocoding requests and weekly geocoding duties.
- Assist with tracking performance measures of data dashboards and websites through Google Analytics.
- Assist with other duties as assigned within the health statistics realm.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree and 0-2 years of relevant experience (substitutions may be allowed). Transcripts are required.
- Experience with spreadsheets and word processing programs such as Excel and Word, as well as other PC desktop resources.
- Experience with SAS or other statistical software and general programming techniques is highly desirable but not required.
- Interest in data presentation and data visualization software is helpful.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented with strong written and verbal communication skills.
Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.
The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .
Andrew Hunter andrew.hunter@health.mo.gov or Tara Snellen at 573-522-2808.