MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Experience: Six years of administrative staff or professional work.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Strong preference will be given to applicants that possess the following preferred qualifications. Include clear and specific information on your application regarding the qualifications.

• Implementing data governance frameworks, including developing data standards or policies.
• Analyzing procurement, contract, or operational data to support strategic decision-making.
• Designing or improving data collection, validation, or reporting workflows.
• Using data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) to develop executive dashboards or reports.
• Working with relational databases or data management tools (e.g., SQL, ETL platforms).
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex data findings into actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders.

The Department of General Services’ Office of State Procurement (DGS OSP) Data Strategy Analysts play a pivotal role in elevating the agency’s approach to data governance, collection, analysis, visualization, and strategic reporting. This position is designed to help DGS OSP move from reactive data reporting to proactive, data-driven decision-making support by improving the structure, quality, and usability of procurement and contract data.
Reporting directly to the Chief of Innovation and Continuous Improvement (CICI), Data Strategy Analysts will assess and document the current state of procurement data systems and workflows, identify bottlenecks, and recommend strategic improvements to support long-term modernization and performance optimization. The core focus of this position is to establish and promote best practices in data governance, including standardized data definitions, collection methods, validation processes, and data management protocols.
The Analyst will also develop advanced data visualizations and apply business analytics techniques such as forecasting, trend analysis, and performance benchmarking to inform strategic sourcing initiatives and procurement decision-making. The Analyst will collaborate with the Innovation and Continuous Improvement (ICI) Data Team and other agency stakeholders to develop sustainable data infrastructure that supports consistency, integrity, and reuse of data over time.