Program Data Analyst II

City of Albuquerque • Albuquerque, NM

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Research, compile, analyze and evaluate data and prepare reports for an assigned area using automated systems and tools; apply critical thinking techniques to plan, assess and execute statistical methods for problem solving using program specific data and analysis; evaluate and study specified problems. Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business, information systems, mathematics, social sciences or related field.
• Five (5) years of data collection and maintenance, research, analysis, assimilation, statistics and report preparation experience.
• Two (2) years of evaluating program data to form conclusions and make recommendations.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License.
• Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within 6 months from date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Develop practical procedures necessary for the collection, scanning, filing, and management of program data and/or project information.
• Analyze the validity of program data and ensure the accuracy and completeness of the data and /or project information maintained in the program's automated systems.
• Apply quality assurance techniques to systems that are configured to capture, store, and transmit data.
• Establish, maintain, and update quality assurance techniques for vetting data and information.
• Quality assure work products and results to certify data integrity and validity.
• May develop, recommend, and implement a variety of long- and short-range plans, programs, filing systems and special projects aimed at the improvement of activities within assigned area.
• Apply analytical techniques for the systematic extraction of information from large data sets.
• Establish and test hypotheses to draw conclusions from programmatic data.
• Prepare and submit reports or statistical summaries on assigned area of data or information analysis.
• Compute and generate detailed statistical reports for management and staff review and to meet governmental reporting requirements.
• Respond to information requests from management and various information users; provide end users with a wide variety of reports and data to enhance their ability to respond effectively to their needs; and provide accurate and relevant information in a timely and professional manner.
• Communicate information to management for effective evaluation of program operations.
• Prepare and submit reports, maps, and statistical summaries on financial, operation, and data analysis topics.
• Maintain data files in basic automated tools designed for end-user use, assuring that the information input to the system is as accurate as possible; extract and analyze data for assigned projects; generate detailed and statistical reports using end-user tools for management and staff review and to meet governmental reporting requirements.
• Perform basic technical tasks in support of the maintenance and use of the area's automated systems.
• Create basic systems to track and report program/project data.
• Act as a liaison between assigned area staff and the Information Systems Division for technical services and problem resolution.
• Receive and analyze requests for desktop computer services for assigned area and coordinate with staff members to fulfill installation or set up requests.
• Participate and assist in the development and implementation of automation projects.
• Assist with administrative support and customer service as needed.
• Assist in the implementation of goals and objectives; implement approved policies and procedures.
• Attend meetings, prepare correspondence, memoranda, documentation and presentation materials for meetings; disseminate information to City staff.
• Analyze division and business operations including review of administrative and operational policies and procedures.
• Analyze management systems to determine efficiency and effectiveness of current data filing, storage, analysis and retrieval.
• Develop, recommend, and implement a variety of long- and short-range plans, programs, filing systems and special projects aimed at the improvement of activities within assigned area.
• Plan and provide training for end users on existing automated application systems in assigned area.
• May select, train, motivate and evaluate division personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies.
• Test and evaluate operations of hardware equipment and functions.
• Ensure data record retention schedules are defined, adhered to, and updated as need.
• Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of automated data systems.
• Perform Division related activities and duties to contribute to program goals and objectives as required.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
• May assist with administrative support and department/Division related customer service activities and duties as needed.

What This Job Offers

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