Data Analyst Data Science Jobs in Springfield, MO

Description & Requirements

Maximus is currently seeking a Policy Tracking & Dashboard Analyst for a bid opportunity.

This program supports the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) in overseeing the national organ transplant system through the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN). The OPTN establishes policies that ensure organs are allocated fairly and based on medical need, with a strong focus on transparency, data-driven decision-making, and equitable outcomes.

In this role, you will support policy and operational tracking through data analysis, reporting, and dashboard development. You will work with internal stakeholders to collect, validate, and analyze data, helping to translate complex information into meaningful insights that support program decision-making. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

This position is highly collaborative and requires coordination across teams to ensure data accuracy, reporting consistency, and alignment with program goals.

This is a remote position. Please note that this position is contingent upon bid award.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and deploy advanced methods to analyze operational data and derive meaningful, actionable insights for stakeholders and business development partners.
• Function as point of contact for data and analytical usage across multiple projects, and guide operational partners on product performance and solution improvement/maturity options.
• Analyze extracted data, identify trends and provide insights and analyses around operations and project data.
• Develop and implement new metrics, functions, and scripts as KPIs as needed.
• Code to defined requirements to segment populations from large enterprise datasets, verify data accuracy, and output files per specifications.
• Create and maintain all documentation including obtaining and collecting artifacts as needed.
• Ad hoc tool development to support operational and under served analytical areas.
• Learning emerging technologies and systems of need for company initiatives.
• Activities to support team communication and strategy implementation (meetings, etc.).
• Project management activities.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• 5-7 years of relevant professional experience required.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience considered in lieu of degree.
• 5 minimum years of experience in data analysis, reporting, or dashboard development
• Experience working with business intelligence or reporting tools (e.g., dashboards, data visualization tools)
• Strong skills in data extraction, validation, and trend analysis
• Experience working in a cross-functional or matrixed environment
• Strong communication skills to translate data insights into clear findings

Preferred

• Experience supporting federal or government programs

EEO Statement

Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency

Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.

Accommodations

Maximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process-including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews,-please contact People Operations at applicantaccom@maximus.com.

Minimum Salary

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68,900.00

Maximum Salary

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98,110.00