Job Description

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY

The Contract Data Analyst I is responsible for generating datasets from a variety of resources and providing the department with technical and administrative support. This role will be primarily responsible for creating a current vacant land use database by reviewing remote satellite imagery, field photos and notes, resident inquiries, open-source data, and other internal data as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

•         Determine current land uses by reviewing satellite imagery and photos

•         Upload information to internal databases

•         Develop datasets through review of internal and external databases

•         Provide analytical support for programs within the department

•         Extract, load, model, and reconcile large amounts of data across multiple system platforms and sources

•         Review data to determine operational impacts and needed actions; elevate issues, trends, areas for improvement and opportunities to management

•         Develop reports and deliverables and make recommendations to management (i.e., weekly status report, bi-month reports, analysis and interpretation reports, etc.)

•         Ensure data integrity by performing data quality audits and analysis

•         Assist with technology and data issues

•         Complete ad-hoc tasks as requested

•         Perform other related duties as directed

QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Experience, Skills and Abilities)

•         Bachelor Science/Arts in Computer Science, Geography, Statistics, Urban Planning or another technical major, or equivalent demonstrated analytical and technical ability

•         1-3 years of professional or academic experience in Data Management, Data Analyst or Database Administrator

•         Experience working with stakeholders to understand and propose solutions and approaches to sophisticated analytic problems

•         Experience creating, testing, and optimizing data tables

•         Must have strong organizational, analytical, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills

•         A strong system and data analysis background

•         Knowledge of Salesforce database preferred

•         Ability to communicate clearly

•         Ability to operate standard office equipment (e.g. a personal computer, wireless equipment, copier and fax)

•         Proven track record of working in a highly dynamic and fast-paced environment

•         Proficiency with the following software: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook), Adobe version 10 or greater