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Principal Operations Analyst, City of Chicago

To apply please visit: Principal Operations Analysts  

The City of Chicago’s Office of Budget and Management is seeking Principal Operations Analysts who will, under general supervision, functions as a technical expert or team leader in the design and conduct of a broad range of studies to improve operations, and performs related duties as required 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

  • As hands-on creators, designs and maintains reports and dashboards for City-wide studies
  • Meets with managers to identify the scope of problems and define the objectives of studies
  • Exhibits technical expertise, capable of developing automated processes and complex flows to build front-end analytics.
  • Interfaces with senior leadership, program managers, and external stakeholders to identify, evaluate and define opportunities for improved efficiency, cost-savings and process improvements
  • Develops work plans and data collection processes for achieving study objectives
  • Designs clear, useful, and accessible visualizations that evaluate complex systems, pulling out needed information for decision makers.
  • Researches techniques, methods, and processes to obtain information on specific areas under review
  • Works in coordination with managers and IT staff across city departments to establish access and connections to data management and enterprise systems throughout the city.
  • Constructs complex mathematical models and uses computer applications to evaluate data
  • Provides data-driven recommendations to solve business problems.
  • Develops and presents new or revised processes, procedures, and work standards to managers
  • In coordination with subject matter experts, establishes key performance indicators and benchmarks for tracking and monitoring through advanced analytics.
  • Works with managers and consultants in program implementation
  • Designs computer applications to automate manual processes, as required
  • Defines specifications for consultants responsible for designing programs that will replace manual operations
  • Facilitates training for staff to ensure successful use and adoption of data analytics reporting

Note: The list of essential duties is not intended to be inclusive; there may be other duties that are essential to particular positions within the class.

Location:  Chicago Office of Budget and Management, 121 N. LaSalle, Suite 604

Days:   Monday-Friday  

Hours:     9.a.m. to 5 p.m.

Salary:     $75,852.00/year

THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CAREER SERVICE

Qualifications 

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree plus two years of work experience in operations analysis, project management, strategic planning, program auditing or business management consulting OR a Bachelor’s degree plus three years of work experience in operations analysis, project management, strategic planning, program auditing or business management consulting or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience provided the minimum degree requirement is met. 

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires applicants to complete an interview.  The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected.

Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:

  • Experience with data analysis and creating reports
  • Experience with Excel, Tableau, Power BI and other data analytics tools