Senior Data Analyst - Jefferson County Public LIbrary

Jefferson County•Lakewood, CO

8d•$69,405 - $90,227•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Data Analyst supports Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL) by developing and presenting complex data analytics to meet organizational needs. Working with department leadership, the role ensures reporting meets business needs and provides analytics to support priority setting, short- and long-term goal development, and strategies for achieving program goals. The position also coordinates communication between internal and external partners to support effective customer service delivery, and creates and processes reports related to compliance, auditing, trends, contracts, and special requests. The analyst collaborates with leadership and program leaders to develop and deliver reporting tools for programs, policy objectives, and organizational goals. The role analyzes and presents data, develops recommendations, creates and maintains reports using various datasets and databases, validates reporting data, and maintains ongoing report delivery. It also identifies data abnormalities and root causes, works with end users to improve data entry, and supports database systems and the reporting environment through guidance, training, troubleshooting, and security measures. The role organizes and monitors complex data collection for state, federal, and local analytics and reporting. This is a hybrid, 40-hour-per-week position based at the Lakewood Administrative Office (JCPL), with a hiring range of $69,405.42 to $90,227.05 annually. The position is represented by AFSCME.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Statistics, Information Systems, Business Administration, Public Administration, Computer Science, or a related field.
At least three years of experience in data analysis, reporting, business intelligence, performance management, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

Experience developing and maintaining dashboards, scorecards, and strategic performance measures that support organizational decision-making.
Knowledge of data governance principles, including data definitions, data ownership, documentation standards, and data quality management.
Experience using business intelligence and data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar reporting platforms.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and collaborate with leadership and program leaders to identify, develop, and deliver reporting tools that support programs, policy objectives, and short- and long-range goals.
Ensure data extrapolation provides performance measures for strategic goals.
Analyze data and develop recommendations for leadership.
Deliver and present complex data in written and oral formats.
Gather and interpret information to meet reporting needs.
Create, maintain, format, and validate reports using various datasets and databases; provide ongoing report maintenance and delivery.
Review reports for data abnormalities, identify root causes, develop solutions, and collaborate with end users to ensure data entry captures required information.
Use database systems, including state case management systems, and maintain proficiency in their reporting capabilities.
Provide instructions, guidance, training, education, and coaching to end users.
Maintain the reporting environment, ensure systems are working, troubleshoot issues, and maintain system security measures.
Organize and monitor complex data collection processes for state, federal, and local data analytics and reporting.
Perform other duties as assigned.