| Location | Madison County, MS |
| Salary | $36,624–$51,491.51 Per Year |
Research/Data Analyst I
Salary
$36,624.00 - $51,491.51 Annually
Location
45 - MADISON COUNTY, MS
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
9076-0331-20260914MAD
Department
0331 - DRS-OFFICE OF VOC REHABILITATION
Opening Date
09/14/2026
Closing Date
9/22/2026 11:59 PM Central
Agency Minimum Salary
$36,624.00
Agency Maximum Salary
$51,491.51
About the Agency
The Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services (MDRS) is a state agency dedicated to helping Mississippians with disabilities to live and work independently. MDRS serves through four major programs: Vocational Rehabilitation (VR), Vocational Rehabilitation for the Blind (VRB), Office of Special Disability Programs (OSDP), and Disability Determination Services (DDS). Services also include support through Assistive Technology, the Office of Business Development, and much more. It is the mission of MDRS to provide appropriate and comprehensive services in a timely and effective manner. Programs and services assist individuals with disabilities to gain employment, retain employment, and to live independently. MDRS is always looking for qualified and passionate employees to help fulfill its mission. To inquire about this position, please email @ careers@mdrs.ms.gov.
About the Position
The Office of Vocational Rehabilitation is seeking a detail-oriented Research/Data Analyst I to support the quantitative and qualitative data needs of its federally funded Vocational Rehabilitation and Supported Employment programs. Under general supervision, this position assists with RSA-911 data validation and reporting, case management and fiscal data quality, federal monitoring, state planning, forecasting, program evaluation, and recurring and special reports. The selected candidate will maintain approved databases and reporting processes, document corrections, and clearly communicate findings to agency leadership and program staff. - Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to: • Validate participant, service, expenditure, performance, and employment-outcome data before quarterly submission to the Rehabilitation Services Administration. • Perform established edit checks and review data for missing, duplicate, inconsistent, or unusual values. • Compare case-management, service, and fiscal information to identify discrepancies requiring review or correction. • Document errors, communicate correction requests, verify completed corrections, and maintain quality-control records. • Assist with preparing and reviewing quarterly RSA-911 files, submission logs, and supporting documentation. • Monitor the accuracy, completeness, consistency, and timeliness of information entered into OVR's case-management system. • Produce routine exception reports and track unresolved data issues through correction. • Identify recurring error patterns and communicate findings to leadership, managers, and designated program staff. • Maintain data definitions, validation rules, report specifications, and written quality-assurance procedures. • Compile and analyze data for recurring and special reports requested by OVR leadership, MDRS administration, program managers, and authorized partners. • Prepare accurate tables, graphs, dashboards, summaries, and presentation materials using established reporting standards. • Support federal monitoring, state planning, performance reporting, fiscal forecasting, and program evaluation activities. • Present data findings clearly and professionally to technical and nontechnical audiences. • Perform related duties as assigned.
What youll need to be Successful
The successful candidate should demonstrate strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Accuracy and close attention to detail. Ability to follow technical instructions, data definitions, edit checks, and established procedures. Ability to identify data discrepancies, investigate likely causes, document findings, and verify corrections. Ability to manage competing priorities and meet fixed federal and agency reporting deadlines. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in preparing reports, spreadsheets, data visualizations, dashboards, and presentations. Ability to safeguard confidential participant and agency information and comply with applicable privacy and information-security requirements. Ability to collaborate effectively with program, fiscal, information-technology, and leadership staff. Willingness to learn requirements related to the Rehabilitation Act, Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act performance reporting, RSA-911 instructions, and applicable OVR policies.
Preferred Qualifications
Typically requires a Bachelor's degree and 0-2 years of experience. - Hiring Agency Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Business Analytics, Public Administration, Social Science, Rehabilitation, or a related field and zero (0) to two (2) years of experience with data validation, government reporting, program evaluation, or fiscal analysis; Proficiency in advanced Excel and reporting tools such as SQL, Power BI, Tableau, R, or SAS.
Characteristics of Work
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Health/Prescription Insurance
Eligible employees have the opportunity to participate in the state's health and prescription insurance program. Employees may select either single or family coverage with affordable co-payments. More detail can be found at Know Your Benefits.
Wellness Benefits
Employees are eligible for a wellness and health promotion program. This plan provides annual benefits for certain services with first-dollar coverage with no deductible.
Life Insurance
All eligible employees receive an actual term life insurance policy upon employment. The policy coverage is two times the employee's annual salary to a maximum of $100,000. More detail can be found at Life Insurance Choices.
Optional Insurances
Many agencies offer discounted premiums for dental, vision, and cancer insurance.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Many state agencies provide opportunity for employees to participate in pre-tax spending accounts. These accounts allow employees to withhold childcare expenses and unreimbursed medical expenses prior to application of state and federal taxes.
Paid Personal Leave and Sick Leave
Full-time employees receive paid time off for personal needs and for sick leave. Leave begins accruing after one month of employment and may be used as it is accrued. Employees earn approximately 18 days of personal leave annually and 12 days of sick leave annually.
Military Leave
In accordance with federal law, all employees serving in the armed forces or the military reserves are entitled to 15 days per year for military training.
Holidays
Employees receive up to 10 paid holidays to enjoy many of our nation's celebrations with family and friends.
Retirement Programs
The State of Mississippi provides all its employees a Defined Benefit/Defined Contribution Retirement Program. Employees become vested in the State's retirement system after 8 years of employment. Both you and your employing agency contribute toward your retirement. More detailed information regarding the State's retirement program can be found at http://www.pers.state.ms.us
Deferred Compensation
State agencies offer several opportunities for their employees to participate in a deferred compensation voluntary retirement savings plan. More information can be found at Deferred Compensation.
State Credit Union
All state employees are eligible to participate in the Mississippi Public Employees' Credit Union. This organization offers state employees special savings and borrowing plans. For more information about this program, call 601.948.8191.
Tuition Reimbursement
Many state agencies provide opportunities for their employees to achieve higher education through tuition reimbursement. Common programs include medical and nursing fields, accounting, and business/administrative fields.
Career Development and Training
The Mississippi State Personnel Board offers several management and administrative certification programs, as well as professional development courses to enhance employee value to the agency. Individual agencies also offer technical training and allow membership in professional organizations to employees in their specific fields of employment.
Promotional Opportunities
Employees who have completed 6 or more months of service are eligible for promotional opportunities within state government employment. Minimum qualifications must be met.
Career Ladders
Many job classifications provide career-ladder opportunities based upon attainment of competencies. These career ladders can increase an individual's salary, provided funds are available within the agency.
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Employer State of Mississippi
Address 210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201
Phone 601-359-1406
601-359-1406