Business Data Analyst

Salary : $72,540.00 - $99,817.12 Annually

Location : Minneapolis, MN

Job Type : Full-time

Job Number : 2024-00790

Department : Neighborhood Safety

Division : Neighborhood Safety

Opening Date : 12 / 26 / 2024

Closing Date : 1 / 16 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central

FLSA : Exempt

Bargaining Unit : CPE

Position Description

Assist the Minneapolis Neighborhood Safety Department (NSD) with their data discovery, data analysis, reporting, and data visualization needs to support Department decision making and evaluation.

Work Location

This position currently works on-site only.

The City of Minneapolis does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

1. Provide strategic, analytical, and technical support for Departmental data collection and analytic activities.

2. Perform detailed analysis and identify trends.

3. Act as an intermediary between the assigned business unit and the technical community by working with the business units and IT to collect, clarify, and translate business intelligence requirements into designs and solutions.

4. Investigate and provide answers to complex data questions for a variety of reasons, including fulfilling requests from the public for Neighborhood Safety Department data.

5. Empower Neighborhood Safety Department to become more data driven.

6. Work with Neighborhood Safety Department staff to improve data quality, which includes leading the implementation of new data collection methods and best practices, including writing SOPs and conducting trainings for how to use the tools and solutions that were developed.

7. Act as a Data Steward of Neighborhood Safety Department data elements, or as a Maintainer assisting a Data Steward with the technical aspects of data stewardship

8. Satisfy ad-hoc reporting and analysis requests.

9. Work with IT as a subject matter expert in the addition of data to the Enterprise Analytic Hub and reporting framework development.

10. Collaborate with IT's Data Analytics Services group to develop sound, Enterprise aware, analytic solutions.

11. Identify data anomalies and communicate back to the data stewards.

12. Contribute to the coordination of data efforts and initiatives within the City Enterprise.

13. Act as a Subject Matter Expert for business systems and l work with IT on enhancement and system use initiatives.

14. Present results to Police Department and City Leadership in a preferred tool (such as Office, BI reports, or dashboard).

15. Conduct reviews of software solutions and make recommendations for what tools to use to meet business needs based on requirements

Required Qualifications

Minimum Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Analytics, Computer Science, Statistics, Economics, a related field, or equivalent

Minimum Experience

Four years of experience performing related duties, that include business data discovery, analysis, query design, reporting, GIS, and statistical analysis.

Selection Process

The selection process will consist of one or more of the following steps : a rating of relevant education and experience and / or an oral examination (100%). It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will be used to determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions. Only those candidates who attain a passing score (70%) on each step in the selection process will be placed on the eligible list. The City of Minneapolis Human Resources Department reserves the right to limit the number in any phase of the selection process.

Background Check

The City has determined that a criminal background check and / or qualifications check may be necessary for certain positions with this job title. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the City to obtain their criminal history and / or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.

Background Check (Police)

The City has determined that a thorough Minneapolis Police Department criminal background check is necessary for positions with this job title. Applicants must sign an informed consent allowing the City to obtain their criminal history information in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be considered for the position.

Union Representation

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement between the City of Minneapolis and the

Eligible List Statement

The names of applicants who meet minimum qualification and who pass the screening process shall be placed on the eligible list for employment consideration. This list will be certified to the hiring manager who may use the list to fill a vacancy of the same job title. This eligible list will expire upon hire.

Interview Selection

The hiring authority reserves the right to determine the maximum number of candidates to interview from the established eligible list. If the hiring authority decides to interview other than by exam score order, they may select additional people to interview based on a candidate's education or experience related to the field, work history, or skills uniquely related to the operational needs of the position.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Good knowledge of, and ability to work with business data analysis, query design principles, GIS, data visualization, and / or statistical analysis.

2. Considerable knowledge of business data analytics, and use of business intelligence and technical tools to source and organize data.

3. Strong communication skills and the ability to prepare recommendation, reports, and revisions based on business data analytics.

4. Strong evaluation and the ability to make decisions regarding business data.

5. Ability to use data analysis and business intelligence skills to interpret trends to support business activity.

6. Strong training and implementation skills

7. Passionate about violence prevention and community safety.

8. Strong project management, change management, and organization skills.

As the largest and most vibrant city in the state, Minneapolis depends on purposeful, dedicated and innovative employees. Minneapolis has a large variety of careers for people of all experiences and backgrounds who come together for a singular purpose-serving the residents, businesses and visitors of Minneapolis.

The City of Minneapolis is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

Benefits Summary

Our employees enjoy competitive salaries and generous benefits. We pride ourselves on a comprehensive benefits program that supports employees' health and financial well-being. Programs, resources, and benefit eligibility varies based on position, average hours worked, location and length of service. For detailed benefits information, please visit the

Insurance

Health insurance

Eligibility for benefits begins the first of the month following employment date. The City of Minneapolis offers eligible employees with a choice of six provider networks, allowing you to select the best option for you. Available plans include Medica Choice Passport, Medica Elect, VantagePlus with Medica, Park Nicollet and HealthPartners Medical Group First with Medica, Ridgeview Community Network powered by Medica, and Clear Value with Medica.

Dental insurance

The City of Minneapolis offers dental insurance through Delta Dental of Minnesota and pays 100% of the monthly premium for eligible employees.

Life insurance

The city provides basic life insurance of one times your annual salary up to $50,000. You can elect to purchase optional life insurance.

Paid time off

Our generous leave package includes vacation, holidays and paid sick leave, which gives employees the opportunity to enhance their quality of life outside work. Amounts and accrual rates are based on years of experience and

Paid parental leave

City employees are eligible for up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in the event of a birth or placement for adoption of a child.

Retirement

City employees earn a pension and may choose to participate in additional retirement savings programs.

• Pension : The City of Minneapolis participates in the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA). Employees and the City both contribute a percentage of your pay to fund future benefits.
• Deferred compensation : Employees may choose to participate in pre-tax or after-tax savings plans through the Minnesota State Retirement System (MSRS).

Transportation

Eligible City employees may choose to participate in the following transportation programs :

Learning and development

To engage and develop employees, the City of Minneapolis offers classes in leadership, cultural agility, change management and more. Additionally, educational discounts at Augsburg University, Hamline University, St. Catherine's, and St. Mary's University of Minnesota are available to City employees.

Other perks

Employees can also take advantage of flexible spending accounts, the , health club discounts and more.

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Salary : $72,540 - $99,817