Forecasting and Data Analyst

Title: Forecasting and Data Analyst

State Role Title: Forecasting and Data Analyst

Hiring Range: $69,227 - $91,704

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Virginia Lottery

Location: Virginia Lottery

Agency Website: www.valottery.com

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

For more than 35 years, the Virginia Lottery has been building an amazing organization committed to growth and giving back – and having fun while doing it. Operating entirely on revenue from game sales, rather than tax dollars, the Virginia Lottery generates more than $2.0 million per day for Virginia’s K-12 public schools. The Virginia Lottery also licenses and regulates casino gaming and mobile sports betting.

The Virginia Lottery, an independent state agency, is currently seeking a Forecasting and Data Analyst to join our Finance team. This position is located in Richmond, Virginia.
The Forecasting and Data Analyst will:
* Generate long and short-term sales forecasts.
* Forecast jackpots and product sales for internal and external users.
* Design products, promotions, and contests, including odds and game matrices, through quantitative analyses and industry research.
* Conduct analyses of trends, market impacts, hypothetical scenarios, game design changes and equipment placement.
* Perform interdepartmental research and planning for agency executive management.
* Design and implement a wide range of analyses, including forecasting models, simulation and other probabilistic models, cost/benefit analyses, and policy and legislative impact analyses.
* Design, create, and manage databases for use in analyses and reporting.
* Validate probability and behavior of active games and games in development.
* Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned/required.

Performs related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications

The person selected for this position will have:

* Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited 4-year college or university with major studies in Mathematics, Economics, Data Science, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field.
* Minimum two years experience or education in regression/econometric modeling/forecasting.
* Knowledge and/or work experience in the application of probability theory.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills.
* Strong organizational and time management skills and be detail-oriented.
* Ability to effectively manage multiple projects of varying complexities, meet deadlines, and work well under pressure.
* Excellent interpersonal skills, including active listening skills, as well as oral and written communication skills.
* Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision, as well as collaboratively.
* Capability to effectively communicate technical and non-technical concepts to a wide audience.
* Experience with constructing database applications including imbedded calculations.
* Excellent critical thinking skills.
* Strong judgment and decision-making skills.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Access).

A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

Additional Considerations

* Master’s Degree in Mathematics, Economics, Data Science, Industrial Engineering, Business or related field.
* Knowledge of the economic, demographic, and social characteristics of Virginia.
* Understanding of Virginia State Government.
* Familiarity with the operation of state lotteries and the lottery industry.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

The selected candidate will be required to complete a background investigation and possess a valid Driver’s License. Minimal travel required. Requires in-person work three (3) days a week including Tuesday and Wednesday.

The Virginia Lottery is an independent state agency, and as such all positions are exempt from the Virginia Personnel Act, as well as most Executive Branch human resources policies. The Virginia Lottery is a fun place to work and values diversity in the workforce. We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits. The Virginia Lottery is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Only online applications completed in their entirety will be accepted for this position. The Virginia Lottery will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of accommodation in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process. If any assistance is needed when applying online, please contact the Virginia Lottery’s Human Resources Department at (804) 692-7000. Applications will be accepted until a suitable pool of candidates is received. After 5 business days, this position may be closed at any time.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: 804-692-7000

Email: N/A

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.