Data Analyst - Part Time

Data Analyst - Part Time

Salary

$30.57 - $47.42 Hourly

Location

Des Moines - 50319 - Polk County, IA

Job Type

Parttime

Job Number

26-03463

Agency

400 Health & Human Services - Compliance and Administration

Opening Date

06/26/2026

Closing Date

7/6/2026 11:59 PM Central

LinkedIn Tag

#LI-POST

Point of Contact

Kay Shaw - kay.shaw@hhs.iowa.gov

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Job Description

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is seeking a detail oriented and collaborative Data Analyst 1 to join the Division of Compliance, Bureau of Human Resources. This position plays a key role in supporting the data needs of programs across the agency, ensuring high quality reporting that drives decision-making, improves transparency, and supports department wide initiatives.

The Data Analyst 1 will be responsible for collecting, validating, and analyzing data related to workforce and organizational operations. Key focus areas include cultural assessments, compensation and pay analyses, hiring trends, and other human resources reporting needs. This role also supports the development of dashboards, metrics, and recurring reports that inform leadership and contribute to agency wide strategic efforts.

The HHS Data Analyst-1 position is a Part-Time opportunity with a flexible schedule. Work hours must be during the week, Monday-Friday, between the hours of 8:00AM-5:00PM, up to 20 hours per week. Occasional travel for trainings and meetings will be required.

Responsibilities:

• Collect, organize, and analyze program and workforce data from multiple internal sources.
• Develop and maintain reporting metrics, dashboards, and visualizations to support HR and organizational compliance initiatives.
• Prepare clear, accurate, and timely reports on agency wide topics such as cultural assessments, compensation and pay, and hiring trends.
• Assist with data quality efforts, including data validation, documentation, and continuous improvement of reporting processes.
• Collaborate with HR leaders, program teams, and other stakeholders to understand data needs and deliver actionable insights.
• Support special projects, audits, and compliance reviews as needed.
• Participate in occasional travel for internal meetings and professional development.

Requirements:

• Experience or education in data analysis, statistics, business analytics, information systems, or a related field.
• Ability to interpret and communicate data clearly, both verbally and in written reports.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Strong proficiency with reporting tools (such as Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or similar).
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a flexible, part time schedule.
• Preference will be given to candidates with:
• Experience creating dashboards and performance metrics.
• Knowledge of HR processes or workforce analytics.
• Understanding of data governance and data quality principles.

Background Checks

Applicants will be required to complete a background check to be considered for this position.

Benefits

We have a great total compensation package, including:

• Health and Dental Insurance
• Retirement Investors Club (RIC) (Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Vacation Leave
• Sick Leave
• Holidays

For additional information on benefits click here.

E-Verify and Right to Work

The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees' rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visitwww.e-verify.gov.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

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

• Four years of full-time work experience in business/data/statistical analytics, economic research, or data science.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description.

Additional Qualification Requirements

Please fill out the application with education and examples of experience. You may attach a resume, transcripts and cover letter to the online application.

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Do you understand that the answers to all of the following questions must be truthful, honest, and accurate to the best of your ability? Please read all questions and answers thoroughly and make sure you understand them completely. Ensure the answers to your questions match the information filled out on your application and the attachments you have uploaded. If the answers to your questions are inconsistent with your application information or uploaded attachments, you will be given zero points for the question. 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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PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

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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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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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; and B. 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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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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Which best describes your education?

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in business analytics, economics, data science, statistics, mathematics, management information systems, or industrial management
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in business analytics, economics, data science, statistics, mathematics, management information systems, or industrial management.
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate's degree in business analytics, economics, data science, statistics, mathematics, management information systems, or industrial management
• Not Applicable

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How many years of full-time work experience do you have in business/data/statistical analytics, economic research, or data science.?

• Five or more years
• Four to less than five years
• Three to less than four years
• Two to less than three years
• One to less than two years
• Less than a year

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How many years of full-time work experience do you have in Workday system?

• Five or more years
• Four to less than five years
• Three to less than four years
• Two to less than three years
• One to less than two years
• Less than one year

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How many years of full-time work experience do you have using PowerBI

• Five or more years
• Four to less than five
• Three to less than four
• Two to less than three
• One to less than two years
• Less than one year

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How many years of full-time work experience do you have collaborating with staff and leadership to manage data analytics to assist with reporting metrics?

• Five or more years
• Four to less than five
• Three to less than four
• Two to less than three
• One to less than two
• Less than one year

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How many years of full-time work experience do you have with the State of Iowa

• Five or more years
• Four to less than five years
• Three to less than four
• Two to less than three
• One to less than two
• Less than one year

Required Question

Employer State of Iowa

Agency 400 Health & Human Services - Compliance and Administration Address Lucas State Office Building

321 E. 12th Street

Des Moines, iowa, 50319

Website https://hhs.iowa.gov/