Address:

Information Technology (IT)
701 East Jefferson Street
Phoenix, Arizona 85034
https://corrections.az.gov/

Salary:  $113,115.00

Grade: 29

Closing Date: 10/15/2025

Are you an expert in PowerBI and developing algorithms, prototypes, proofs of concepts, and predictive models? Do you have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Technology (IT) Engineering? Join our team of expert IT professionals. This is the next step in your career!

The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation &Reentry (ADCRR) is seeking to fill the Data Scientist position. This position will model data, make predictions, and allow the organization to make decisions based on mathematical analysis of the existing data warehouse containing over 800 structured data tables and many terabytes of data. Creates algorithms and models to forecast outcomes and suggest insights to drive desired outcomes in the organization. Develops prototypes, proofs of concepts, predictive models, and custom analysis. Utilizes the latest model methods, including Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence tools, in making data easily accessible and digestible to leaders within the organization.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

- Develops prototypes, proofs of concept, algorithms, predictive models, and custom analysis
- Develops customized algorithms to solve analytical problems using available data sets
- Oversees, defines and monitors critical path activities and resolves issues/escalates issues as needed
- Collects and analyzes statistical information from multiple sources to spot trends and to gain maximum insight into the data to make recommendations based on those insights
- Designs and conducts studies and experiments to gain business insights into diverse enterprise data sets
- Works with the IT Executive management team to develop the IT Strategic plan, ensuring alignment with the department's strategic goals and establishment of policies
- Monitors the implementation of the IT strategic plan to ensure alignment
- Collaborates with database engineers, data architects, data analysts and other scientists to develop, refine, and scale data management and analytics procedures, systems, workflows and best practices
- Drives on State business
- Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment

Knowledge of:
- Programming knowledge in Structured Query Language (SQL), Python, R, and Scala
- Business intelligence tools such as Tableau, PowerBI, machine learning, and artificial intelligence
- Defining Business Intelligence (BI) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) models and algorithms
- Data Management and Data Governance as defined in the Data Management Body Of Knowledge (DMBOK)
- Microsoft and computer programming language
- Systems and data processing policies
- Department practices and procedures
- Network architecture

Skill in:
- Advanced mathematics and statistics
- Big data technologies such as Hadoop and Spark
- Common data science toolkits
- Technical writing
- Analysis and problem solving
- Using data management tools
- Strong verbal and written communication and listening
- Project and time management
- Interpersonal relations and interacting both technically with staff and vendor representatives and functionally with users through verbal and written communications sufficient to present clear and concise reports
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Quality assurance and troubleshooting data

Ability to:
- Perform exploratory data analysis
- Work independently with limited direction
- Establish priorities and meet deadlines and objectives
- Quickly learn and develop in new programming languages
- Apply creative solutions to business problems
- Balance, prioritize and organize multiple tasks
- Analyze and document business processes to enable process efficiency improvements

- Master's in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Engineering OR Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Math, Computer Science, or Economics
- Any combination of training and experience that meets the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs); typical ways KSAs are obtained may include, but are not limited to: a relevant degree from an accredited college or university, coursework and work experience relevant to the assignment, prior experience as a data analyst

Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a background investigation.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, then the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).

In an effort to maintain a safe environment, all employees are required to take a Tuberculosis (TB) test during their New Employee Orientation and every year thereafter.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

We offer an excellent and affordable comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees:
- Vacation and sick days with 10 paid holidays per year
- Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
- Robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability options
- Exceptional retirement program
- Optional employee benefits such as deferred compensation plans, credit union membership, and a wellness program
- An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.

Current ADCRR Employees: Consult with your respective Human Resources Liaison if you are in a different retirement plan than the one indicated above.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 255-2430. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.