Positions in this series compile information from various databases and computer systems to provide reports and analysis based on agency/institution data processing and analytical requirements.

This series is separate and distinct from the Data Science and Informatics Specialist class series. Data Consultants are primarily focused on utilizing existing data for analysis and report writing, where the Data Science and Informatics Specialists work on creating new and improved ways to capture, store, manipulate, and analyze data. The Data Science and Informatics Specialist positions work on system design and improvement, interoperability, creating algorithms, automation, and predictive models/forecasting that the Data Consultants will then use to create reports or charts from.

Under general supervision, performs entry level data consultant activities to assist higher level data consultants and/or managers in performing computing, comparing and reporting of data in support of reports, studies, surveys and forecasts. Develops and prepares narrative reports

Performs routine data compilation and research analysis such as:

• Evaluating existing data, graphs, tables and charts.
• Sourcing report data from a variety of known areas.
• Utilizing extraction methods for conducting data mining.
• Reviewing data for completeness, compiling, tabulating, making computations and preparing summaries.
• Preparing narrative reports to accompany data.

Extracts data through data mining techniques from multiple systems across various departments;

Develops basic data queries to extract data;

Manipulates and analyzes data to create statistical reports;

Notes trends and presents recommendations;

Designs report formats and composes accompanying narrative reports including the identification and evaluation of issues and resolutions;

Reviews and/or assists in revising forms to collect or display data;

Works with staff to collect, review and classify data in evaluating and determining future research development plans;

Reviews data for accuracy and completeness;

Collects and compiles data for budget review and preparation;

Tabulates numerical data for accuracy and completeness and prepares numerical summaries, organizational charts, workflow charts and graphs;

Compares existing data from various sources to identify trends, differences and similarities;

May provide information or assistance to employees, public, community organizations or other governmental agencies/institutions;

Performs other duties as required.

Knowledge of: basic statistics and associated math; techniques for collecting, compiling and evaluating data; office practices and procedures; report writing; and chart and graph preparation.

Ability to: analyze data to determine common content and which variables best apply; analyze data and summarize findings; work with others in developing programs and plans.

There may be instances where individual positions must have additional licenses or certification. It is the employer’s responsibility to ensure the appropriate licenses/certifications are obtained for each position.

Persons legally authorized to work in the U.S. under federal law, including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients, are eligible for employment unless prohibited by other state or federal law.

A Bachelor's degree, including college-level course work in statistics and/or mathematics or one year of work experience in statistics, analysis, or research


Equivalent education/experience.

New classification: adopted June 13, 2019; effective July 1, 2019.
Revised Legal Requirements; effective June 6, 2024, due to adopted legislative action.
Revised occupational category, class series concept, distinguishing characteristics, and typical work: adopted June 23, 2025; effective: July 1, 2025.