Operation Research Analyst, Park and Recreation (Non-Civil Service)

City of Dallas • Dallas, TX

6d • $62,379 - $76,586

About The Position

The Operations Research Analyst provides analytical information to management regarding department procedures, processes, and structure to assist management in organization improvement.

Requirements

• Knowledge and/or training in Data Analysis, Data Modeling, Dimensional Modeling and Data Warehouse concepts.
• Through knowledge of project management principles.
• Knowledge of research methodology.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis.
• Technical knowledge of the project’s subject matter sufficient to operationalize complex project activities.
• Ability to manage unit/program activities.
• Ability to disseminate information through the preparation of concise reports.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
• Establishing and maintaining strong working relationships.
• EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in an any field.
• EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years professional level experience in operational analysis which involved collection/analysis of data; evaluation of program/process effectiveness; and/or identifying areas for improvement and existing barriers to program/process.
• OTHER REQUIREMENT(S): No FELONY or Class A misdemeanor convictions. No Class B misdemeanor conviction within the last ten (10) years. No family violence convictions Cannot currently be on deferred adjudication for any felony, class A misdemeanor or class B misdemeanor charge Must pass an intensive background investigation and drug test.

Responsibilities

• Provides analytical information to management regarding department procedures, processes, and structure to assist management in organization improvement.
• Evaluates, reviews, analyzes, and determines effectiveness of current practices, policies, and programs; identifies ways to improve the department through regular and ongoing review of processes, procedures, and structure.
• Conducts and performs research and logical analysis of procedural, financial, and structural barriers to determine areas of needed improvement; recommends improvement strategies for restructuring or redesigning based on findings.
• Appraises and evaluates the desirability and feasibility of fiscal and program restructuring; develops or directs the development of recommendations to senior management.
• Analyzes procedural, financial and structural barriers to provide effective and efficient delivery to the department including an analysis of the flow of service delivery and the interrelationship or program components.
• Analyzes client requests and provides guidance and technical assistance in obtaining accurate information from the City's core data source; counsels clients in interpreting and summarizing statistical results; performs statistical programming utilizing a variety of statistical software packages to summarize data and create reports and/or visual representations.
• Serves as the expert for various special projects as assigned by management; provides analysis based on strong data and information.
• Assist management with research, data analysis and drafting presentations; participates in professional development and educational conferences; learns new and updated software, programs, and tools.
• Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level