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City Of Minneapolis-Human Resources Business Data Analyst in Minneapolis, Minnesota
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 con ent 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 Minneapolis Professional Employees Association (MPEA). 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.