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Data Analysis

The Data Analyst conducts studies, gathers and analyzes data from various databases and sources, develops reports, summaries, recommendations, and visual representations, performs statistical programming, develops and/or maintains databases and provides consultation and technical assistance to a wide variety of clients; advises and assists clients in determining the appropriate analytical methodology to meet their needs and objectives, uses various statistical packages, summarizes and interprets statistical results and designs and implements process improvements.

• Design, create and implement programs and templates to collect, display and analyze data for assigned projects and/or clients
• Advise and counsel clients in determining the appropriate analytical methodology to meet their needs and achieve their objectives
• Perform research and compile data from various databases and/or sources, conduct studies and perform statistical analyses
• Counsel clients on the selection and use of various statistical packages and in interpreting and summarizing statistical results
• Design and prepare standard and ad hoc reports and summaries for statistical analysis and planning purposes
• Create and implement client databases
• Design and implement process improvement initiatives related to data collection, analysis or presentation
• May be responsible for maintaining and updating a repository of data analysis, statistical and data management software and computer applications
• May supervise, train and direct the work of lower-level staff

Level:

– Professional

Base Description:

– Completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates baseline working knowledge of routine work tasks. Follows the standard principles and practices. Acts under direct and frequent supervision using established procedures with detailed instructions. Participates as a team member and actively contributes to completion of team goals. Clearly communicates information.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– None

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– Typically none

Problem Solving:

– Encounters routine problems
– Follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems

Independence of Action:

– Work is closely monitored by supervisor
– Detailed instructions and procedures are provided
– Applies standard operating procedures with limited guidelines for deviation

Communication and Collaboration:

– Typically communicates internally within working unit
– Collaborates closely with team members
– Clearly communicates information, ideas, or instructions verbally and in writing

• Comp Grade – 7
• Minimum – $46,400.00
• MidPoint – $56,800.00
• Maximum – $67,300.00