Data System Manager

State of Illinois•Chicago, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Serves as the Data System Manager. Manages data work to quantify, communicate and analyze the impact of investments in existing and new programs made through the Home Illinois initiative, and related investments. Manages the development of the Home Illinois dashboard to communicate the impact of investments. Analyzes and maintains understanding of data sources on Department of Human Services (DHS) housing and homelessness programs and other programs supported by the Home Illinois budget. Travels to attend training, seminars and conferences to maintain knowledge of best practices and emerging trends in data management, data-based storytelling, government data collection and communications and homelessness-specific data needs and systems. The Office of Prevent and End Homelessness (OPEH) is a statewide office which works across State agencies and is housed with DHS. OPEH’s mission is to coordinate State of Illinois agency strategies and investments and to partner with the community to build a strong safety net and permanent housing for Illinoisans facing homelessness and housing insecurity.

Requirements

Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college, preferably with courses in business or public administration.
Requires three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience focused on data, research or evaluation for a public or business organization.

Nice To Haves

Three (3) years of professional experience contributing to data initiatives to improve understanding of the impact of a program, including identifying key stakeholders and research questions and collecting, organizing, analyzing, interpretating, reporting and presenting multifaceted data elements via written and/or statistical reports/documents.
Two (2) years of professional experience organizing, planning, executing and evaluating the development and ongoing use of a data warehouse.
Two (2) years of professional experience facilitating ongoing relationships and negotiations between partners around a shared data system requiring participation from many partners, such as a Homelessness Management Information System or another database.
Two (2) years of professional experience in homeless services, housing or homelessness advocacy, homeless-dedicated housing programs, homeless or housing research or technical assistance, or a similar field.
Three (3) years of professional experience using verbal and written communication skills to clearly present technical information and training to both technical staff and non-technical end users.
Two (2) years of professional experience with project management with an understanding of project management principles and methodologies as well as experience with using the softer change management skills necessary to help stakeholders adapt, adopt and benefit from changes.

Responsibilities

Serves as the Data System Manager.
Analyzes and maintains understanding of data sources on Department of Human Services (DHS) housing and homelessness programs, and other programs supported by the Home Illinois budget.
Travels to attend training, seminars, and conferences to maintain knowledge of best practices and emerging trends in data management, data-based storytelling, government data collection and communications, and homelessness-specific data needs and systems.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Benefits

A Pension Program
Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable)
13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)