Data Officer
POSITION SUMMARY:
Reporting to the County Administrator, Marathon County is seeking a Data Officer who will be responsible for overseeing the collection, management, and analysis of data related to justice system programs and other county programs. In addition, the Data Officer will be tasked with developing and implementing data management policies and procedures to ensure data accuracy, completeness, and security. The Data Officer will analyze data to identify trends and patterns that can inform decision-making and improve operational efficiency. The Data Officer will also lead a multi-year project to implement a community-facing data dashboard, which will improve transparency and drive continuous quality improvement throughout each of our justice system programs and other county departmental programming.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as data analytics, information management, statistics, computer information systems, computer science, justice system programs, criminal justice, or a related field is generally preferred.
Three (3) years of experience analyzing, interpreting, or manipulating data in an information technology environment.
Demonstrated ability to manage one’s work independently, while also working effectively with diverse teams across many different program areas.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Three (3) years of experience in the public sector, or a governmental organization.
Experience with Open Data software platforms (e.g., Jasper Reports, SQL, Tableau, Power BI).
Master’s degree in data science, computer science, information management, mathematics, statistics, or related field.
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:
-Develop and implement data management policies and procedures to ensure data accuracy, completeness, and security for justice system programs and other assigned projects.
-Design and maintain data systems and databases, ensuring data is organized and easily accessible.
-Analyze data to identify trends and patterns that can inform decision-making and improve operational efficiency.
-Develop and maintain performance metrics and dashboards to track progress towards organizational goals and objectives.
-Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to identify areas for improvement and recommend solutions based on data analysis.
-Oversee the development and implementation of a community-facing data dashboard, ensuring data accuracy and alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
-Lead the communication and dissemination of data analysis to internal and external stakeholders.
-Collaborate with external partners and stakeholders to identify and integrate external data sources to enhance analysis.
-Stay up to date with trends and best practices in data management and analysis and recommend new strategies as appropriate.
-Make presentations to an internal and external audience and interact positively with upper management.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
-Knowledge of master data, metadata, reference data, data warehousing, and governmental intelligence principles and processes of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to data management and data governance.
-Ability to direct and organize program activities.
-Ability to identify problems, evaluate alternatives, and implement effective solutions.
-Experience designing and implementing data management policies and procedures.
-Experience developing and implementing performance metrics and dashboards.
-Advanced mathematical skills and strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
-Experience leading cross-functional teams and projects, with a track record of delivering results on time and within budget.
-Strong verbal and written communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
-Ability to establish and maintain critical networks and relationships.
-Experience with data visualization tools and techniques for preparing reports.
-Knowledge of programming languages such as Python, R, Groovy, Velocity, or SQL is a plus.
COMPENSATION:
Annual salary range: $67,204 to $94,078 (starting salary is dependent upon qualifications)
Also provided is our comprehensive employee benefits package: www.co.marathon.wi.us
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
The selection of the successful candidate may be made by assessment of experience and education, oral interview, reference check, criminal background check, and other appropriate job-related selection procedures. All applicants will be notified as to the status of their application.
https://ccitc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Marathon_County_Careers/details/Data-Officer_JR-121
Deadline Note: Deadline Midnight June 19, 2023