Data Analyst

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Design, develop, and maintain complex small or independent databases for systems focusing on specific areas; design, write, and test queries to access databases and prepare standard and ad hoc reports.
• Serve as liaison and provide technical assistance with outside agencies and service providers on automated data systems, data analysis, and reporting issues; determine needs and design reports.
• Collect, compile, extract, and organize complex information and data from multiple systems into a variety of summary and detailed executive management reports and presentations.
• Design quality assurance reports and analysis of internal business and program operations and contracted services; research, analyze, evaluate, and recommend modifications to operating methods and procedures that support departmental goals.
• Perform difficult statistical or analytical studies involving complex data and records using mathematical modeling, matrix algebra, or linear, multiple, and logarithmic regression.
• Develop documentation, operating procedures, and end user manuals on independent, department-specific data systems; develop and conduct user training; provide technical assistance to users; analyze information needs of users to assist in determining appropriate system structures and prepare system and report specifications.
• Investigate and resolve data, reporting, and system inconsistencies; develop and implement work flow, data entry, collection, and reporting procedures; assist in the review, development, and installation of major department-specific information systems; may serve as member of a research or study team.
• In addition to the above duties, the senior level will: create, manage, and oversee sophisticated databases and data systems by extracting data from multiple information systems and databases; manage the design, development, administration, and maintenance of complex databases for department-specific systems; prepare complex ad hoc reports; serve as liaison with outside agencies, service providers, software vendors, and executive management on data analysis, reporting issues, and needs; troubleshoot with software vendors on difficult system problems and resolutions; serve as liaison between system users and IT in the development, implementation, and maintenance of a large standalone data system; translate information needs to work requests for IT; plan, manage, install, configure, and administer new third-party database applications; provide recommendations to executive management, which may include elected officials and external policy or program officials; facilitate discussions with service providers for improvement opportunities; design, develop, and compile complex business studies and computer-assisted assessment tools; analyze information needs to determine appropriate methodologies and desired output; design various forms and reports; design and prepare system audits; design menus for end users; prepare reports to meet State and Federal statutory requirements; perform mass updates and maintenance of data; create and maintain database tables; design, review, develop, and install major department-specific systems that have broad impact on several program areas or across several external jurisdictions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

LEVEL AND TYPE OF WORK AND/OR SUPERVISION:

Data Analyst

• Journey level
• Professional
• Perform the full range of duties, working independently, applying well-developed subject knowledge, and exercising judgment and initiative.
• Receive occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise.
• Fully aware of the operating procedures and policies within the work unit.
• Work is reviewed based on compliance, appropriateness, and effectiveness in meeting goals and deadlines.
• Receive direction from manager or staff.

Data Analyst Senior

• Advanced level
• Professional
• Perform the most difficult assignments requiring a higher level of responsibility, applying advanced subject knowledge, and exercising significant independent judgment and initiative.
• Receive work assignments in terms of objectives, priorities, and deadlines.
• Work is reviewed for technical accuracy, compliance to program objectives, and overall results.
• Receive direction from manager or staff.              
• May exercise functional and technical supervision over staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES:

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. Requirements are determined at the time of recruitment based on responsibilities of the individual position and business needs of the department.

Data Analyst

Training and experience for journey level, professional classifications are typically equivalent to a bachelor's degree and one (1) to four (4) years of experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. (Equivalency 5-8 years of qualifying training and/or experience).

Data Analyst Senior

Training and experience for advanced level, professional classifications are typically equivalent to a bachelor's degree and three (3) to six (6) years of experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. (Equivalency 7-10 years of qualifying training and/or experience).

Depending upon assignment, candidates may be required to pass a criminal background check, have a valid driver license, and/or additional training, licenses, or certificates.