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Job Location: Springfield, IL
DCFS is deeply committed to the welfare and protection of children. Our goal is to protect children by strengthening and supporting families. In every effort, from receiving hotline calls to reaching family reunification or foster care and adoption, children and families are our focus.
Agency : Department of Children and Family Services
Closing Date/Time: 10/25/2022
Salary: $5,844- $8,789/ month (anticipated starting salary $5,844 mo)
Job Type: Salaried Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC063
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
Requisition Number 18083
Job Responsibilities
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Data Analyst. Under general direction, this position will develop, test, analyze, and distribute data reports and visualizations from the Data Warehouse, large application systems, and other databases using SSRS, Power BI or other technology. The position will evaluate the data quality of data reports and provide technical assistance in conducting in-depth, detailed management operations studies involving extensive research and systems analysis. The position will also work in collaboration with the rest of the data team to work on data requests from various stakeholders to determine and evaluate user data processing needs and suitability of existing data amid known data quality concerns. This position provides a great opportunity for someone who is interested in using their data analysis and technology skills to enhance the operations of the Department of Children and Family Services. DCFS offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program. The ideal candidate for this position will have excellent organizational skills and strong communication skills. We invite you to join our innovative team to help make a positive difference in the lives of the children and families of Illinois.
1. Serves as Data Analyst and visualization builder
2. In collaboration with the rest of the data team, works on data requests from various stakeholders to determine and evaluate user data processing needs and suitability of existing data amid known data quality concerns
3. Works with the rest of data team to understand, diagnose, and enhance the quality of data elements within the Data Warehouse and Application Development structures
Job Responsibilities continued
4. Works with DoIT to understand information systems issues affecting operations in the Division of Strategy and Performance Execution
5. Drives or travels to and attends continuing data analytic and visualization trainings and seminars
6. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above
Minimum Qualifications
Requires a master’s degree in business or public administration or a closely related field, preferably including coursework in systems analysis, accounting, computer science, and statistics and two years of professional experience in public or business administration; OR requires a bachelor’s degree in business or public administration or a closely related field, preferably including coursework in systems analysis, computer science, and statistics and four years of experience directly related to the development, maintenance, and coordination of a computer-based management information system
Specialized skills: Of the previously noted years of experience, requires 2 years of professional experience working with Microsoft SQL Server 2012 or above, ETL using Microsoft SQL Server Integration and Analysis Services, SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) or Crystal Reports building and report subscription creation; requires a minimum of 2 years of experience with Power BI or related visualization software and one year demonstrated experience in creating data models in Power BI or related software
Preferred Qualifications (In Order of Significance)
1. Two years of experience in a public or business organization applying the ability to recognize and solve problems in a complex management information system
2. Two years of experience in a public or business organization applying the ability to think logically, exercise good judgment, and work with considerable initiative with complex data from computer reports
3. Two years of experience in a public or business organization applying working knowledge of organizational functions, the structuring of programs and information systems, and the character of communications between organizational entities
4. Two years of experience in a public or business organization exercising the ability to conduct complex management systems studies to accommodate information requirements in the area assigned
Conditions of Employment
1. Requires ability to pass a background check
2. Requires possession of a valid driver’s license and ability to travel
Work Hours: Monday- Friday 8:30 AM- 5:00 PM
Work Location: 406 E Monroe St Springfield, IL 62701-1411
Agency Contact:
Angela Thurmond
Email: [email protected] (for questions only)
Phone #:217-299-8039
Supervisor: Lina Millett
Job Family: Administration/Management
This position DOES contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
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If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:
State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid
Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.
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