SENIOR DATA ANALYST (OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT)

Job Description - SENIOR DATA ANALYST (OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT) (00136025)Requisition ID 00136025Job Posting Jan 17, 2025, 4 : 14 : 31 PMClosing Date Feb 8, 2025, 5 : 59 : 00 AMShift Full-time, Shift Start Time : 8 : 30 A.M., Shift End Time : 4 : 30 P.M.Organization Offices Under the PresidentWork Locations Cook County Administration, 69 W. WashingtonJob Summary Responsible for managing data lifecycle processes from collection to reporting, ensuring compliance with privacy laws, and supporting Bureau / Department objectives through accurate and insightful data analysis. Ensure accuracy / integrity of data and applications through analysis, writing documentation, and problem resolution. Manage data, analysis, and report requests from Bureau / Department staff on various relevant subject matter. Establish and maintain Department / Bureau KPIs. Provide data collection, standardization, and analysis support across the Bureau / Department in coordination with countywide systems and standards.Minimum Qualifications Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree or higher andFour (4) years of data analysis or directly related experience orAn equivalent combination of education and / or experience is required.Preferred Qualifications Experience with analytical software and tools such as PowerBI, Tableau, ArcPro, and / or Python.Experience with quantitative analysis in related fields such as real estate analytics, economic development, urban planning or policy, demographics, socioeconomic and / or community development.Candidates who are contacted will be required to produce original required documents (e.g., current driver’s license, diploma, school transcript, certifications, etc.) listed on the Notice of Job Opportunity within five (5) days of being extended an offer, in writing, by the Bureau Chief of BHR (or designee). Candidates will be notified of how to submit required documents.

• Degrees awarded outside of the United States, with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States territories and Canada, must be credentialed by the World Education Services (WES), Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) or a National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES) member organization.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS Ability to work independently and provide guidance to staff addressing analytical and technical challenges.Skill in executing advanced data collection, synthesis, analysis, reporting, and development of recommendations to support functional areas, where analysis is based on diverse or non-standard problems.Ability to work independently and collaborate with team members, mid-level leadership, and potentially senior leaders to drive accuracy and precision in analysis.Knowledge of diverse analytical practices to independently perform moderate to complex studies and continually adapt new methods.Skill utilizing data to affect process improvements with measurable outcomes.Ability to draft reports, presentations, and / or visualizations.Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.The duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee's normal line of work.VETERAN’S PREFERENCE When applying for employment with Cook County Government, preference is given in the application process to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for more than 180 consecutive days, or during War Time. To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must : IDENTIFY THEMSELVES AS A VETERAN ON THEIR EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION BY ANSWERING YES TO THE QUESTION “Are you a military veteran?”ATTACH A COPY OF THEIR DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (NOTICE OF SEPARATION) AT TIME OF APPLICATION FILING.The Cook County Department of Veterans Affairs can assist you with obtaining a certified DD214 and having it recorded for you at no charge. Please contact veterans.affairs@cookcountyil.govBenefits Package Medical, Dental, and Vision CoverageBasic Term Life InsurancePension Plan and Deferred Compensation ProgramEmployee Assistance ProgramPaid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick TimeYou May Qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)The County has a hybrid work environment which allows employees telecommuting and flexible scheduling options.
• This position requires successful completion of post-offer tests, which may include a background check, drug screen, and medical examination.Falsification of any information in the application process will result in disqualification, dismissal after hire, and / or placement on the County’s Ineligible for Rehire List for a period of two (2) or five (5) years.EEO Statement Cook County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) employer. Cook County prohibits illegal discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, source of income, housing status, military service or discharge status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other protected category established by law, statute or ordinance.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.#J-18808-Ljbffr