Data Analyst
Job description
As the largest and most vibrant city in the state, Minneapolis depends on purposeful, dedicated and innovative employees. Minneapolis has a large variety of careers for people of all experiences and backgrounds who come together for a singular purpose - serving the residents, businesses and visitors of Minneapolis.
The Business Data Analyst will assist the Minneapolis Police Department with their data discovery, data analysis, reporting, and data visualization needs to support Department decision making and evaluation.
This position is part of a new unit that will be working on continuous improvement and advancement of practices including data gathering and analysis, training, policy and oversight in the police department.
- Provide strategic, analytical, and technical support for Departmental BI and analytic activities.
- Perform detailed analysis and identify trends.
- Act as an intermediary between the assigned business unit and the technical community by working with the business units and IT to collect, clarify, and translate business intelligence requirements into designs and solutions.
- Investigate and provide answers to complex data questions for a variety of reasons, including fulfilling requests from the public for Police Department data.
- Empower Police Department to become more data driven.
- Work with Police Department staff to improve data quality.
- Act as a Data Steward of Police Department data elements, or as a Maintainer assisting a Data Steward with the technical aspects of data stewardship
- Satisfy ad-hoc reporting and analysis requests.
- Work with IT as a subject matter expert in the addition of data to the Enterprise Analytic Hub and reporting framework development.
- Collaborate with IT's Data Analytics Services group to develop sound, Enterprise aware, analytic solutions.
- Identify data anomalies and communicate back to the data stewards.
- Contribute to the coordination of data efforts and initiatives within the City Enterprise.
- Act as a Subject Matter Expert for business systems used by the Police Department who will work with IT on enhancement and system use initiatives.
- Present results to Police Department and City Leadership in a preferred tool (such as Office, BI reports, or dashboard).
MINIMUM EDUCATION
Bachelor's Degree in Business Analytics, Computer Science, Statistics, Economics, a related field, or equivalent
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE
Four years of experience performing related duties, that include business data discovery, analysis, query design, reporting, GIS, and statistical analysis.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
N/A
EQUIVALENCY
An equivalent combination of education and highly related experience in a similar environment may be considered.
REQUIRED ATTACHMENT: You must attach a resume to your application.
SELECTION PROCESS
BACKGROUND CHECK
The City has determined that a thorough Minneapolis Police Department criminal background check is necessary for positions with this job title. Applicants must sign an informed consent allowing the City to obtain their criminal history information in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be considered for the position.
DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING
All job applicants must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be required to sign a notification and consent form prior to undergoing drug and alcohol testing. Applicants who do not consent to undergo drug and alcohol testing will not be required to do so and the City will withdraw the conditional job offer, resulting in the job applicant no longer being considered for the position.
UNION REPRESENTATION
ELIGIBLE LIST
The names of applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who pass the screening process shall be placed on the eligible list for employment consideration. This list will be certified to the hiring manager who may use the list to fill a vacancy of the same job title. This eligible list will expire two (2) months after it has been established.
INTERVIEW SELECTION
- Good knowledge of, and ability to work with business data analysis, query design principles, GIS, data visualization, and/or statistical analysis.
- Considerable knowledge of business data analytics, and use of business intelligence and technical tools to source and organize data.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to prepare recommendation, reports, and revisions based on business data analytics.
- Strong evaluation and the ability to make decisions regarding business data.
- Ability to use data analysis and business intelligence skills to interpret trends to support business activity.
Benefits Summary
Our employees enjoy competitive salaries and generous benefits. We pride ourselves on a comprehensive benefits program that supports employees' health and financial well-being.
Programs, resources, and benefit eligibility varies based on position, average hours worked, location and length of service. For detailed benefits information, please visit the benefits page.
New 12 weeks of paid Parental Leave.
City employees are eligible for up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in the event of a birth or placement for adoption of a child.
Insurance
Health insurance
Eligibility for benefits begins the first of the month following employment date. The City of Minneapolis offers eligible employees one plan design with a choice of six provider networks, allowing you to select the best option for you. Available plans include Medica Choice Passport, Medica Elect, VantagePlus with Medica, Park Nicollet First with Medica, Ridgeview Community Network powered by Medica, and Clear Value with Medica.
Dental insurance
The City of Minneapolis offers dental insurance through Delta Dental of Minnesota and pays 100% of the monthly premium for eligible employees.
Benefits
Paid time off
Our generous leave package includes vacation, holidays and paid sick leave, which gives employees the opportunity to enhance their quality of life outside work. Amounts and accrual rates are based on years of experience and collective bargaining agreements.
Retirement
City employees earn a pension and may choose to participate in additional retirement savings programs.
- Pension: The City of Minneapolis participates in the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA). Employees and the City both contribute a percentage of your pay to fund future benefits.
- Deferred compensation: Employees may choose to participate in pre-tax or after-tax savings plans through the Minnesota State Retirement System (MSRS).
Eligible City employees may choose to participate in the following transportation programs:
- Metropass: The Metropass program allows eligible employees to enroll in a pass for unlimited bus or light rail rides at a discounted price.
- Parking or Van Pool: The City of Minneapolis Transportation Benefits Plan gives you options to pay certain commuting costs-such as qualified parking and van pool expenses-with pre-tax dollars
Learning and development
To engage and develop employees, the City of Minneapolis offers classes in leadership, cultural agility, change management and more. Additionally, educational discounts at Augsburg University, Hamline University and St. Mary's University of Minnesota are available to City employees.
Other perks
Employees can also take advantage of optional life insurance, flexible spending accounts, the Employee Assistance Program (Download PDF reader), technology discounts and more.
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