POSITION SUMMARY

The Department of Central Management Services (CMS) is seeking to hire a high-performing candidate that is passionate about data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement. Our Business Data Analyst role is a great fit for a candidate looking to expand their knowledge of data visualization, descriptive analysis, and statistical modeling. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working with large data sets, command-line analysis, and design thinking. Success in this position will involve bringing analysis and data product development to bear on operating decisions within the agency and its bureaus.

CMS offers a dynamic work environment where employees are given opportunities to learn new skills and work towards their career goals. The Business Data Analyst will work within the Office of Project Management as part of a supportive team on the frontline of integrating data-driven decision-making into government. We invite all qualified candidates to apply!

POSITION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Under the direction of the Data Analytics Manager, serves as data analytics resource and operational improvement analyst to Agency executives and administrative staff.
• Extracts, indexes, merges, and manipulates large and multiple data sets into database and analytical formats to improve data management.
• Provides technical advice and presents recommendations to senior leadership in the development of survey questions and operational key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Identifies analytics projects that could bring significant value to the Agency.
• Attends and provides input in business meetings and training sessions to stay abreast of advancements in data science and project management.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college, preferably with coursework in computer science, statistics, data analytics, mathematics, economics, or directly related fields.
• Requires one (1) year of responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization, or completion of an Agency approved professional management training program.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prefers two (2) years of professional experience providing data analytic services and creating and maintaining documentation.
• Prefers one (1) year of professional experience working with data sets commonly utilized for analysis in the public or private sector.
• Prefers one (1) year of professional experience developing, installing, and evaluating new and revised methods, procedures, and performance standards.
• Prefers one (1) year of professional experience working with Microsoft Forms and SharePoint.
• Prefers one (1) year of professional experience developing, implementing, and interpreting departmental policies and procedures.
• Prefers one (1) year of professional experience demonstrating excellent interpersonal skills by establishing and maintaining cooperative working relations.
• Prefers one (1) year of administrative experience in a data analytics or business analysis specialist role in a public or business organization.
• Prefers one (1) year of professional experience developing prototypes in scripting languages such as but not limited to R or Python.
• Prefers two (2) year of professional experience using data visualization or operational efficiency tools, such as Power BI, and/or Power Automate.
• Prefers one (1) year of professional experience developing data analytic plans and methods of a program.

SPECIALIZED SKILLS

• Requires one (1) year of administrative experience in a data analytics or business analysis specialist role in a public or business organization.
• Requires one (1) year of professional experience developing prototypes in scripting languages such as but not limited to R or Python.
• Requires two (2) year of professional experience using data visualization or operational efficiency tools, such as Power BI, and/or Power Automate.
• Requires one (1) year of professional experience developing data analytic plans and methods of a program.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• This position requires the applicant to pass a background check.
• Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime and be on-call.
• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
• Requires ability to attend seminars, conferences, and trainings to stay current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to the job duties.
• Requires the ability to use agency supplied equipment (i.e., laptop, etc.).