BUSINESS DATA ANALYST(EXECUTIVE I)

POSITION SUMMARY

The Department of Central Management Services (CMS) is seeking to hire a high-performing candidate that is passionate about data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement. Our Business Data Analyst role is a great fit for a candidate looking to expand their knowledge of data visualization, descriptive analysis, and statistical modeling. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working with large data sets, command-line analysis, and design thinking. Success in this position will involve bringing analysis and data product development to bear on operating decisions within the agency and its bureaus. CMS offers a dynamic work environment where employees are given opportunities to learn new skills and works towards their career goals. The Business Data Analyst will work within the Office of Project Management as part of a supportive team on the frontline of integrating data driven decision making into government. We invite all qualified candidates to apply!

POSITION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Under direction of the Data Analytics Manager, serves as data analytics resource and operational improvement analyst to Agency executives and administrative staff.
• Extracts, indexes, merges, and manipulates large and multiple data sets into databases and analytical formats to improve data management.
• Provides technical advice and presents recommendations to senior leadership in the development of survey questions and operational key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Identifies analytics projects that could bring significant value to the Agency.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college, preferably with coursework in business or public administration. 
• Requires one (1) year of responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization, or completion of an Agency approved professional management training program.

SPECIALIZED SKILLS

• Requires two (2) year of professional experience using data visualization or operational efficiency tools, such as Power BI, and/or Power Automate.
• Requires one (1) year of professional experience developing prototypes in scripting languages such as R, Python, or similar.
• Requires one (1) year of administrative experience in a data analytics or business analysis specialist role, creating and maintaining documentation for a public or business organization.
• Requires one (1) year of professional experience designing, building, and optimizing data ingestion pipelines from structured and unstructured sources.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION

Prefers two (2) year of professional experience using data visualization or operational efficiency tools, such as Power BI, and/or Power Automate. 

Prefers one (1) year of professional experience developing prototypes in scripting languages such as R, Python, or similar. 

Prefers one (1) year of administrative experience in a data analytics or business analysis specialist role, creating and maintaining documentation for a public or business organization. 

Prefers one (1) year of professional experience designing, building, and optimizing data ingestion pipelines from structured and unstructured sources. 

Prefers one (1) year of professional experience working with Microsoft Forms and Power Platforms. 

Prefers college coursework in computer science, statistics, data analytics, mathematics, economics, or directly related fields. 

ABOUT THE AGENCY

Central Management Services (CMS) is the operational engine working behind the scenes to enable the State's more than 60 agencies, universities, boards, and commissions to deliver efficient, reliable services to all Illinois citizens.  The Agency's mission is to support the State by delivering innovative, responsive, and effective services that provide the best value for Illinois State government and the people it serves.  Among the services CMS provides are human resources facilitation; benefits programs for employees, retirees and local governments; property and facilities management; diversity initiatives for public contracting and State employment; joint purchasing support; vehicle fleet oversight and support; surplus property programs; print and electronic communications services; and administrative hearings coordination. 

STATE OF ILLINOIS BENEFITS

CMS values employees with different backgrounds, life experiences, and talents. CMS offers a robust benefit package including:

As a State of Illinois employee, you receive a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans.
• Flexible work schedules (when available and dependent upon position).
• 10 -25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment).
• 12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year.
• 3 paid personal business days per year.
• 13-14 paid holidays per year dependent on election years.
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System.
• Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan.
• Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP).
• Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility.

For more information regarding State of Illinois Benefits follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

If this opportunity appeals to you, please apply today!