Overview
This role involves gathering data from multiple sources, analyzing and normalizing it to support high-quality data for reporting and analysis. Responsibilities include providing consistent, accurate data and guidance on data definitions and limitations.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a resource to assigned clients in an area of expertise.
- Gather and compile raw data; research industry trends and benchmarks; normalize data for a centralized data format.
- Analyze and report results, including comparisons to industry/company benchmarks; identify trends; prepare cost analyses.
- Define data definitions and document data limitations.
- Prepare spreadsheets for data analysis; generate reports with charts and graphs, mailing lists, maps, and other ad hoc requests (may include presentations).
- Provide recommendations based on findings and analysis; contribute input on policies and procedures.
- Participate in department and interdepartmental projects (may serve as Team Lead and may train Analysts).
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Nature and Scope
- Identify key barriers/core problems and apply problem-solving skills to address complex situations; troubleshoot and resolve complex problems.
- Make decisions under conditions of uncertainty, sometimes with incomplete information, to achieve effective outcomes.
- Complete assignments independently with instruction limited to expected results; determine and develop solution approaches.
- Receive technical guidance only on unusual or complex problems.
- May oversee project and assignment completion, including planning, assigning, monitoring, and reviewing progress and work accuracy; evaluate results.
- Contribute to employees’ professional development without hiring or firing authority.
Work Environment
- Work is performed in a comfortable indoor setting; any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
- Most time is spent sitting with frequent opportunity to move about; on rare occasions, light lifting or movement may be required.
- No travel required.
Education and Experience
- Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline.
- Generally 5–8 years of experience in a related field OR MS/MA with generally 3–5 years of experience in a related field.
- Certification is required in some areas.
Preferred Qualifications
Compensation & Benefits
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