Data Analytics Specialist (Data Analyst II)

Join the Park Authority and our nationally recognized team of professionals! This position works as a part of one of the most highly regarded park systems in the country. With more than 25,000 acres of parkland, nine Rec Centers, eight golf courses, three lakefront parks, and more, FCPA is an exciting organization to be a part of and there are many opportunities for staff to make a difference at every level. 

As a member of the Park Authority’s Business Office, this position performs data analysis to support the Park Authority’s strategic objectives. This will include the following: identifies and helps to implement changes to data analysis and reporting processes and procedures, proactively identifies gaps, trends, or patterns in datasets; and recognizes and implements opportunities for business processes automation and other technology solutions. Uses various software tools to monitor, analyze, report on, manipulate, and visualize data. Systems used may include but are not limited to: agency’s recreation point-of-sale application; agency’s golf point-of-sale application; agency’s work order and asset management system; Python or R, Microsoft Excel, and Power BI; and various other external and internal data sources. Implements coordinated data- and analytics-related strategic objectives. Provides guidance, recommendations, and/or training to staff and management to improve data quality and other data-related issues. Performs data cleaning and creates data sets to ensure accurate analysis. Creates data visualizations and reports and presents findings to a variety of audiences. Works with staff, partner organizations, and other stakeholders to develop and align data entry and analysis processes. Supports development of Park Authority’s sliding fee scale initiative with data and other analytical needs. Performs additional special projects and other duties as assigned. 

Note: The assigned functional areas of this position are Data Analysis and Reporting, Data Management, and Business Process Improvement.(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position job description.)

• Develops data sets and extracts, data standards, and data models to ensure complete, correct, accessible and shareable data for information technology development projects;
• Gathers and documents business data, information and analytics requirements;
• Assists with and/or develops logical business models;;
• Assists with planning and facilitating user requirement sessions for data analysis, data standardization, and data ownership;
• Analyzes business forms, reports, processes, practices, and procedures;
• Identifies data subject areas, data entities, attributes, relationships, information types, domains, and constraints;
• Maintains metadata, reporting objects, data repositories, and data dictionaries;
• Designs and runs database queries to assess or validate data;
• Performs data cleansing and transformations to assess data quality;
• Supports data testing and analysis for initiatives of higher complexity;
• Attends training workshops, product demonstrations, conferences, technical briefings, and conventions;
• Serves on committees and task forces;
• Undertakes special projects;
• Stays abreast of technology changes;
• Provides assistance to other staff, as needed.

(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)

• Knowledge of information systems and the components that process data;
• Skill in brainstorming, presenting, sharing, discussing, and defending ideas;
• Skill in problem-solving, with appreciation and respect for diversity of differing professional views;
• Skill working with data modeling tools and relational databases;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective business relationships;
• Ability to help stakeholders effectively resolve issues related to cross-agency data sharing, usage conflicts, and data inconsistencies;
• Ability to follow special formatting requirements and conventions in work products;
• Ability to establish and maintain appropriate version control over work products;
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
• Ability to make use of provided resources and seek guidance as needed;
• Ability to analyze and evaluate administrative processes and procedures for data analysis purposes;
• Ability to conduct research into new information technology;
• Ability to prepare user manuals and systems documentation;
• Ability to translate technical terminology into simple language and concepts;
• Ability to train employees in the use of data access tools.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following: 
(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for “Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to”)
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field AND coursework in analytics, biosystematics, biology, information architecture, engineering, library science, statistics, sociology, demographics, and/or marketing; Plus three years of data analysis and information experience in an academic, data administration, or analytics environment that involves using data modeling, ad hoc query, or business intelligence tools, relational databases, metadata and/or taxonomy.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
Driver's License (Required)

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check and driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience with any/all of the following: data reporting and analysis; scripting and/or programming for data-oriented tasks in Python and/or R; equity initiatives; business process improvement, consultation with stakeholders at all levels of an organization, dashboarding (especially in Power BI).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Sedentary with walking and lifting less than 5 pounds. All duties may be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview; may include exercise.

Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others.) We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity. 

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY 703-222-7314. [email protected] EEO/AA/TTY.