Senior Data Scientist - MED

JOB

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Marijuana Enforcement Division

The Marijuana Enforcement Division (MED) is a dynamic and innovative regulatory agency tasked with licensing and regulating the commercial Medical and Retail Marijuana industries in Colorado. First formed in 2010 as the Medical Marijuana Enforcement Division, the MED has developed a leading-edge approach to commercial marijuana regulation and is considered a global regulatory and industry leader. The Division implements legislation, develops regulations, conducts regulatory and criminal investigations, issues business licenses, engages in outreach and education initiatives, and enforces compliance mandates using a range of intervention strategies necessary to maintain a progressive and robust regulatory framework. The MED promotes transparency and innovation by utilizing a collaborative approach to engaging with stakeholders and by proactively and positively pursuing solutions to issues in a fast-paced professional environment.

Culture & Environment: The Marijuana Enforcement Division’s culture emphasizes Emotional Intelligence and Problem Solving. Members of our team are solution-oriented strategic thinkers who demonstrate professionalism, collaboration and integrity in all interactions. The MED operates in a dynamic and complex environment that requires members of our team to support one another in navigating new issues, demonstrate agility, embrace challenges as opportunities, and communicate with empathy, respect, and in the interest of progress.

Vision: Regulatory excellence through progressive and proactive compliance and enforcement practices.

Mission: Our mission is to promote public safety and reduce public harm by regulating the Colorado commercial marijuana industry through consistent administration of laws and regulations and strategic integration of process management, functional expertise, and innovative problem-solving.

Job Duties:

The work unit performs various support functions related to the data created by the seed-to-sale inventory tracking system and the Division’s licensing software. Unit supports individual investigations with technical and data-related knowledge, as well as produces reports for all levels of the Division based on the data sources mentioned above.

The purpose of this position is to provide expertise to the unit in the application of computer programming languages, mathematical and statistical best practices, and report development, generation, and automation.

Statistics and Data Analysis

• Design, develop, utilize, and refine databases and queries of databases containing licensing and inventory tracking information
• Perform statistical analyses and research on complex data sets and ensure data integrity

Project Design, Implementation and Maintenance

• Assist in the design, implementation, and maintenance of projects assigned by Division management
• Assist in the development and use of unique research applications using sophisticated statistical analysis
• Assist in developing original and valid statistical models, independently selects reliable and representative sample data, updates projections and analyzes current trends
• Develop and design unique database querying models
• Develop applications for one-off reporting or department/team purposes

Investigative Support

• Support investigators as part of a multi-disciplinary team in planning, coordinating, and executing investigations by collecting, compiling, processing, and analyzing data. The informational resources used may also include referrals from other government agencies, complaints, or other developed sources
• Apply statistical methods to identify licensees at a high risk of non-compliant activity

Additional Responsibilities

• Provide input for training programs to enhance team and staff knowledge of statistical analysis techniques
• Collaborate with other agencies/companies to support the Division’s mission
• Train and/or deliver presentations to the marijuana industry, law enforcement agencies, and the public
• Respond to verbal and written inquiries concerning marijuana laws, regulations, and licensing
• Maintain current knowledge of marijuana statutes and regulations applicable to the role
• Use available data to inform leadership of emerging issues, potential impacts of proposed legislation and rule changes, and identify trends in the industry

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Compliance

The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities. The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

The Colorado Department of Revenue is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA inbox, dor_ohr@state.co.us.

We are committed to building work environments that are inclusive and reflect our communities and the diverse talents of all people. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds and abilities to apply.

Methods of Appointment:

Appointment to the vacancy or vacancies represented by this announcement is expected to be from the eligible list created. However, at the discretion of the appointing authority, the position(s) may be filled by another method of appointment for a valid articulated business reason.

Step Pay Program:

Per the requirements of the Step Pay Program, any former or current State employee must be paid a rate that is equal to or greater than the appropriate step pay rate within their classification's pay range based on completed years in their current class series.