DATA ANALYST (BUDGET & MANAGEMENT SERVICES)

Cook County

$83K — $91K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited institution
  • Two years of data analysis or related experience, or equivalent education/experience
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Power BI, Excel, and SQL
  • Proficiency in Python, R, or other programming languages
  • Experience in financial planning analysis

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate development and maintenance of data indicators and risk factors
  • Analyze data collection, interpretation, and reporting for service utilization
  • Respond to data requests from departments and bureaus
  • Support and assist supervisors and professional staff
  • Execute moderately complex data analysis to develop actionable recommendations

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Basic Term Life Insurance
  • Pension Plan
  • Deferred Compensation Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
  • Voluntary Benefits
  • Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
  • Hybrid work environment with telecommuting and flexible schedules
Full Job Description
Job Summary

Under the direction of the Associate Director, Data Analytics within the Department of Budget & Management Services, coordinate and oversee the development, maintenance, and analysis of key measurements and other relevant data indicators, risk factors, and service utilization data. Responsible for moderate to complex data collection, analysis, interpretation, and reporting. Respond to requests from Department/Bureau staff subject matter population data and reports. Provide advanced support and assistance to one or more supervisors or professional staff members.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree or higher and

AND
• Two (2) years of data analysis or directly related experience or

OR
• An equivalent combination of education and/or experience is required.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in Microsoft Power BI, Excel and SQL.
• Experience in Python, R or other programming language.
• Experience in financial planning analysis.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics
• Skill in executing moderately complex data collection, synthesis, analysis, reporting, and development of recommendations to support functional area(s), where analysis is often procedural and straightforward.
• Ability to provide support and collaborate with team members and entry-level management to drive accuracy and precision in analysis.
• Knowledge of procedural analytical practices to perform moderate studies and continually adapt new methods.
• Skill utilizing data to affect process improvements with measurable outcomes.
• Ability to edit and reformat written or electronic drafts; transcribe reports, applicable analyses, legal proceedings, contracts or similar material from voice tapes or handwritten drafts.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.

Physical Requirements:

Sedentary Work involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.

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.

Group and Voluntary Benefits Offered
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision
  • Basic Term Life Insurance
  • Pension Plan
  • Deferred Compensation Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
  • Voluntary Benefits
  • You May Qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
  • For further information on our excellent benefits package, please click on the following link:
http://www.cookcountyrisk.com/
  • For eligible employees the County has a hybrid work environment which allows employees telecommuting and flexible scheduling options.
Salary Range: $83,012 - $91,704 yearly

The County has a hybrid work environment which allows employees telecommuting and flexible scheduling options.

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