Data/Reporting Analyst, Sr

City of Atlanta • Full-time • Atlanta, GA, United States • $58.54k - $73.17k / year • 6d ago

Posting Expires: 11/18/24 Salary Range: $58,542.45-$73,164.67 General Description and Classification Standards: Performs seasoned-level reporting and analysis work in support of the Atlanta Department of Transportation departmental research, performance reporting, operations management, and departmental operations. Plans and executes projects to study operations effectiveness or trends. Designs and prepares reports by accessing databases or by consolidating data from multiple sources. Lays out report formats and produces reports. Summarizes data and provides commentary or observations based on analysis. Position does not perform data entry. Sources of data may be enterprise systems, complex spreadsheets, databases, etc. requiring specialized expertise or training. Note: positions in this class may also lead other related administrative or operations processes within the organization provided they have a similar level of professional challenge. The Sr. Data Analyst for the Atlanta Department of Transportation (ATLDOT) Communications team is a technical professional who will manage tracking, designing, data modeling, and measured deliverables from Capital Delivery, Engineering, and Strategy & Planning. The metrics managed by this position will be essential to the reporting of projects, performance objectives and core benchmarks. Supervision Received: The Senior Data Analyst works under the direct supervision of the Chief Communications Officer (CCO). The candidate must be able to work well both independently as well as collaboratively with a team. RESPONSIBILITIES Essential Duties & Responsibilities: These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. May perform other duties as assigned. • Receives assignments and plans for data collection and analysis for assigned departmental functions or activities. • Designs custom reports and data displays for projects and standard report formats for ongoing functions based on organizational needs for information. • Reviews assigned operating records and/or databases for quality. Identifies processes or reporting functions that do not provide the necessary level of completeness, detail, or accuracy. • Designs standard report formats based on organizational needs for information. • Retrieves and summarizes data from various information systems for inclusion into research or operating reports. • Writes queries in the appropriate reporting language. • Reviews monthly operating statistics and operating data and prepares operating reports. • Leads or participates in internal and external research projects by collecting, reviewing, and summarizing results. • Generates reports, presentations, graphics, forms, and other documents to demonstrate information flow and project results. • Presents periodic reports or special projects to organizational management. • Interacts with line staff, managers, and supervisors when conducting studies, surveys, or audits. • Performs other duties related to the maintenance and operation of administrative and information systems related to the area of assignment. • Presents specialist able to breakdown complex metrics and visually communicate data in an innovative, digestible manner. • Creates graphs, charts, tables and technical reports to deliver findings and support collateral. • Identifies insights and metrics that support public engagement, editorial content, social media postings and presentations. • Manages the Communications asset budget. All shirts, banners, paper, and departmental swag, will be purchased, tracked and managed by this role. Decision Making May interpret organizational policies and recommend exceptions; establishes work methods, timetables, performance standards, etc. Provides leadership to lower level, interns, temporary employees, etc. Serves as a technical resource or mentor to other employees. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully. It is not an exhaustive list. Thorough knowledge of databases, reporting methods and formats and appropriate reporting languages. Skill in operation of computers to retrieve data and prepare reports and presentations; in writing narrative reports; in communicating. Skill in leading groups and in speaking to groups. Ability to organize and present data in presentations and narrative reports. Ability to review data and identify data trends and/or inconsistencies. • Strong written skills • Proficient in Zoho sheets, BI visualization software and/or Quip • Strong grammar skills • Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Excel and Power Point. • Ability to work well in a team environment and can relate to people at all levels of the organization • Attention to detail and quality control of ideas, correspondence, and department planning • Ability to perform multiple duties and change from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Qualifications - Education and Experience 1. Bachelor’s degree in business/public administration, accounting, finance, information technology, statistics, human resources, or a related field. 2. Four (4) years of work experience in creation, reporting, and/or management of data or closely related tasks (not including data entry). 3. Required Skills: SQL, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel Preferred Education & Experience Degree as described above, plus 5 years data analysis experience. Experience with R, Python, Visual Basic is preferred. Licensures and Certifications No specific certifications or licensures are required. Individual positions may require completion of training in specific reporting languages or software Essential Capabilities and Work Environment Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job