Data Analyst

City of Kansas City • Kansas City, MO

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About The Position

The Data Analyst will collect, analyze, and interpret data to provide actionable insights that support strategic and operational decision-making. This role involves transforming complex datasets into clear, meaningful reports and visualizations, identifying trends, and recommending solutions to improve business performance. The Data Analyst will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure data accuracy, integrity, and accessibility while leveraging analytical tools and best practices to drive data-informed outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Computer Science, Data Science, or Statistics
• 2-5 years of analytics experience leveraging large, multi-source datasets using analytic tools (e.g., Python, Power BI, Tableau)
• High degree of discretion, judgment, and confidentiality in handling sensitive information
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
• Ability to translate complex data into clear business insights
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience with configuring Workday reports (including advanced and composite reports) and calculated fields
• Knowledge of Workday data sources and business objects
• Experience building data sets leveraging Workday Prism Analytics

Responsibilities

• Use statistical methods, data mining techniques, and visualization tools to explore and analyze data
• Identify patterns, trends, and anomalies within datasets that can inform business decisions
• Build predictive models, forecast future trends, and identify key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Explain complex data in a clear and concise manner, highlighting key insights and recommendations
• Collaborate to implement data-driven strategies
• Perform recurring data audits to ensure data accuracy and integrity
• Create advanced data visualizations and blended datasets in Workday Prism to integrate Workday and non-Workday data sources
• Ensure data integrity, security, source control, and compliance with KCU policies and privacy regulations
• Deliver specialized, time-sensitive reports to meet emerging business needs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees