Senior Data Analyst - Jefferson County Public LIbrary

Jefferson County CO•Lakewood, CO

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Data Analyst supports Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL) by developing and presenting complex data analytics that meet organizational needs. Working with department leadership and program leaders, the position develops reporting tools and analytics to support program delivery, policy objectives, strategic priorities, and short- and long-range goals. The role also coordinates communication with internal and external partners to help ensure effective delivery of services to customers. The position creates, maintains, validates, and delivers reports related to compliance, auditing, trends, contracts, and special requests. It analyzes performance data, identifies abnormalities and their root causes, and develops recommendations and solutions for leadership. The Senior Data Analyst also supports reporting systems and data collection, maintains system security and reporting environments, and provides guidance and training to end users. This is a hybrid position based at the Lakewood Administrative Office (JCPL). It is a union-represented position under AFSCME, with employees eligible for union membership under the collective bargaining agreement.

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

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