- Collects, compiles, extracts, and organizes complex information and data from multiple systems into a variety of summary and detailed reports/presentations.
- Performs complex statistical analysis, interprets findings, and makes recommendations based on research, analysis, and best practices.
- Designs and creates reports in Microsoft Power BI that include analysis of internal and external data sources.
- Works directly with stakeholders, internal customers and end users to understand needs and use cases, to develop analysis and reporting plans, and to solicit feedback on reports.
- Develops written documentation, internal operating procedures, user manuals, and instructions to facilitate maintenance and use of data and reports.
- Works closely with the Data Engineer throughout the cycle of analysis and reporting. May consult data owners and other subject matter experts in the normal course of work.
- Contributes to procedures and best practices for growth and use of KCLS' data warehouse, adhering to KCLS policy and under the oversight of the Data Governance Council.
- Provides analysis to support feasibility and research studies, community profiles, business metrics and staffing analyses, and program/process/outcome evaluations.
- Identifies, analyzes, documents and tracks data integrity, usability, and performance. Investigates and resolves data, reporting, and system inconsistencies.
- Contributes to organizational strategies and procedures in areas of assignment, including data management, governance, and literacy. Supports development of related knowledge and skills in KCLS staff by recommending or providing resources, training, guidelines, methodologies, or tools.
- Applies knowledge of current national research findings to inform the development and delivery of library services.
- Attends and actively participates on various internal and external committees.
- Keeps informed of changing trends or emerging initiatives within area of assigned responsibility.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Valuing Diversity
- Customer Focus
- Ethics, Values and Judgement
- Professional and Technical Knowledge
- Decision Quality
- Peer Relationships
- Organizing and Planning
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited school with major in data science, statistics, or related field preferred.
- Two or more years' experience in data analysis of increasing complexity, including coursework or experience in statistical analysis.
- Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the necessary qualifications to successfully perform the duties of the position will be considered.
- Experience using advanced Microsoft Excel functions.
- Experience using a database querying language (preferably SQL)
- Experience creating reports and dashboards using a visualization platform (Microsoft Power BI strongly preferred)
- Experience utilizing APIs.
- Experience in a government environment is preferred.
- Certification in data science, data visualization, or related credential preferred.
- Constantly sits and seldom/occasionally will stand and walk.
- Will frequently reach up to chest level with hands and arms to work at desk.
- Constantly using hands in conjunction with frequent finger use for keyboarding and 10 key.
- Neck rotation may be up to occasional. Is changing tasks depending upon the shift.
- Extensive close work including use of a PC monitor.
- Will occasionally lift up to 10 pounds, seldom up to 35 pounds.
- Will seldom push/pull carts and wheeled equipment with up to 20 pounds of force.
Data Analyst - Issaquah, United States - King County Library System
2 weeks ago
Description
Job Number:
The King County Library System (KCLS) Systems Engineer is seeking an experienced Data Analyst.
The Data Analyst supports innovation and organizational excellence as part of KCLS' Strategy team. This role performs complex analytical work to extract, clean, and synthesize data from databases, surveys, third-party applications, and APIs. The Data Analyst provides visualizations and written analysis of data findings to assist in decision-making. The position works closely with the Data Engineer and other subject matter experts to respond to requests from end users and support ongoing projects throughout the organization.
About King County Library System (KCLS):
KCLS has a vision of a world where knowledge allows diverse communities to prosper and grow. In order to support this vision, we create opportunities through meaningful connections by acting as the knowledge sharing center for over 1.4 million diverse patrons, providing an unparalleled collection of library materials, resources, technology, services, and programs.
Approximately 1,000 engaged and passionate staff provide service in 50 community library locations and patron engagement using direct outreach, programs, and virtual assistance. Our service area includes cities, towns, tribal lands, and unincorporated districts of King County, with the exception of the city of Seattle.
From a comprehensive Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Assessment Demographics and Language Report, of the more than 1.5 million residents who live within the KCLS service area, almost half identify as Black, Indigenous, or People of Color (BIPOC). Moreover, roughly one-third of the KCLS community speaks a language other than English as their first language.
The King County Library System is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. KCLS values diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and cultures. KCLS encourages BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color), immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQIA+, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply. As part of this commitment, KCLS provides reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position.
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Examples of Duties:
The items listed in this section are the key duties and responsibilities for this job and do not represent an exhaustive list. Our organization is dynamic and therefore duties may change based on business necessity; however, any new duties will remain within the scope of the job.
Secondary Duties
Core Competencies
Each KCLS position has job-specific competencies. These competencies describe characteristics needed for optimum performance in the position. In addition, there are shared competencies applicable to all positions at KCLS that encompass the culture and set expectations for how work is performed.
Organizational Competencies
Manages relationships with all kinds and classes of people inclusively and equitably; respects, values, and encourages the unique dimension each employee adds to the organization and each member of the community brings to the whole. Seeks opportunities to learn about differences.
Primarily focused on customer needs, able to deliver high-quality, value-added services. Constantly strives to find new ways to increase customer satisfaction and understanding, foster equitable services, and forge meaningful connections.
Exercises best judgment, trustworthiness, and professional standards of conduct; consistently demonstrates organization's values, moral principles, and accountability through behavior, character, and action. Defends intellectual freedom and confidentiality.
Demonstrates proficiency in professional and technical skills and/or knowledge in position-related areas; purposely keeps up with current developments and trends in areas of expertise, in order to better foster personal success and connections for others.
Job-Specific Competencies
Makes decisions and solves problems, can deal adeptly with varied levels of complexity, ambiguity, and risk; takes responsibility and accepts ownership for decisions regardless of outcome. Responds promptly and appropriately in crises situations.
Responds and relates well with peers/colleagues; is seen as a team player and is cooperative and collaborative; looks for common ground and solves problems for the good of all.
Establishes courses of action for self, can influence others to ensure that work is efficient, appropriately sensitive to real restraints on time and resources. Willing to take a risk.
Desired Minimum Qualification:Education and Experience
The items listed below are the minimum requirements for the job and are relevant to this position. The organization values both work experience and education and realizes that individuals take different paths to acquire knowledge.
Knowledge and Skills
Professional Licenses and Certifications
Supplemental Information
Job Scope
Performs a range of data work under the guidance of the Organizational Strategy Manager.
Impact
Each job will support the mission of the organization to inspire the people of King County to succeed through ideas, interaction, and information.This role serves as a resource for compilation and analysis of organizational data to support ongoing projects.
Business Relationships
All positions at KCLS contribute to the continued success of the organization. Building and maintaining effective relationships is an aspect of this position.
This role interacts with staff and leaders from all areas of KCLS.
Career Path Options
Options to continue your career at KCLS depend on education and experience and may include:
Data Engineer
Organizational Project Manager
Physical Demands & Work Environment:Work Environment
Work is performed in a typical office environment and requires a strong team orientation. Some pressure from deadlines or changing priorities exists and interruptions to workflow can occur. This position encounters new, unusual, hectic or demanding situations frequently. Incumbent may be permitted hybrid telework schedule upon request.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will: