Data Analyst (MOA I)

Job Requisition ID: 55331
Opening Date: 04/24/2026
Closing Date: 05/08/2026
Agency: Department on Aging
Class Title: MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS ANALYST I - 25541
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary (Effective 07/01/2026): $6135, Full Range: $6135 - $8790
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCME
Merit Comp Code:

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

About the Agency

The MISSION of the Illinois Department on Aging is to serve and advocate for older Illinoisans and their caregivers by administering quality and culturally appropriate programs that promote partnerships and encourage independence, dignity, and quality of life.

As a State of Illinois employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:

• Flexible and hybrid work schedules are available in many program areas (when available and dependent upon position)
• Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental, and vision plans
• Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System
• Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan
• Option pre-tax programs – Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)
• 10-25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)
• 12 paid sick days annually which carryover year to year
• 3 paid personal business days per calendar year (pro-rated dependent on start date)
• 13-14 paid holidays per year
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources

These are just a few of the many perks available to all State employees. For more information about our benefits, please follow this link. https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

Position OverviewWe invite motivated candidates to join us as a Data Analyst and play a key role in supporting essential departmental programs such as CCP and APS. In this role, you will provide insightful data analysis for program operations and demonstration projects, help leadership strengthen statewide services through informed recommendations, and contribute to policy and legislative analyses, including fiscal reviews. You will collaborate closely with data and program teams to develop clear, meaningful reports that guide decision‑making. If you’re someone who enjoys using data to drive improvement and make an impact, we encourage you to apply and become part of our team.Essential Functions

• Serves as a Data Analyst for departmental programs (CCP, APS, etc).
• Provides data analysis for departmental demonstration projects.
• Assists management by providing program, policy, and operational support through such means as evaluation of existing program operations, recommendations to improve availability of statewide services, and development of legislative analyses including fiscal implications.
• Works directly with other data analysis staff and program staff in the development of reports.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college, supplemented by a master's degree in business or public administration, with coursework in areas such as economic theory, accounting and finance, organizational theory, and operations research.
• Requires one year progressively responsible professional experience in management operations analysis or the completion of an approved training program.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers one year of experience extracting data from Structured Query Language (SQL) data bases by writing and using SQL scripts.
• Prefers one year of Microsoft Excel or similar software creating power pivot tables, advanced formulas, macros, or similar functions.
• Prefers one year of Microsoft Excel or similar software experience creating visual representations of data, such as pivot tables, pie charts, graphs, models, etc.
• Prefers one year of experience correlating data to current or potential policy implications.
• Prefers one year of experience communicating data to stakeholders in both written and verbal form.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires ability to pass a criminal background check.

***The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Work Hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm Monday-Friday
Headquarter Location: 1 Natural Resources Wy, Springfield, Illinois, 62702
Work County: Sangamon
Agency Contact: Nick Gilmore
Email: aging.hr.assist@illinois.gov
Phone #: 217-900-0013
Posting Group: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics; Social Services

This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

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If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.

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