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Data Analytics Manager, State of Illinois

Who: State of Illinois

What: CMS is developing a data practice to assist the agency with making more informed decisions, establishing planning and performance metrics that are consistent with the goals and the vision of the agency, and seeking opportunities for continuous improvement across CMS’ wide-ranging duties and responsibilities

Responsibilities:

  • Manages the Data Analytics program
  • Guides senior leadership in formulating questions about business operations and service delivery
  • Receives, manages, and responds to requests for data analytics initiatives and requests for information
  • Provides project management services utilizing standards and guidelines defined by the Project Management Institute
  • Serves as a full line supervisor
  • Participates in meetings and in training sessions to stay abreast of advancements in data science and project management
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above

Qualifications:
  • Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college, preferably with coursework in computer science, statistics, data analytics, mathematics, finance, economics, or directly related fields
  • Requires prior experience equivalent to three years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Minimum of one year of working knowledge in scripting languages
  • Minimum of one-year experience analyzing, interpreting, and reporting commonly utilized data sets
  • Minimum of one-year experience developing metrics to support project goals
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience with preparing and researching to complete data generated reports
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience developing analytical tools to drive organizational efficiencies
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience utilizing visualization tools (Tableau, Microsoft Power BI)
  • Of the three years of experience noted above; minimum of two years of professional experience in data analytics and in using data visualization tools
  • One year of project management experience

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