Data Analyst (INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYST I OPT A)

at  State of Illinois

Agency: Department of Innovation and Technology
Class Title: INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYST I - 21165
Skill Option: Application Services - Information Technology
Bilingual Option: None
Closing Date/Time: 11/06/2024
Salary: Anticipated Salary - $6,688 monthly; Salary Range $6,688 - $9,745 per month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC063

PROOF OF EDUCATIONAL COURSEWORK IS REQUIRED. ACCEPTABLE PROOF OF COURSEWORK INCLUDES UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS, COPIES OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS, ACCOUNT RECORDS (INCLUDING SCREENSHOTS) OF ACADEMIC COURSEWORK, AND ANY SIMILAR DOCUMENTS CREATED BY AN ACADEMIC INSTITUTION.

Posting Identification Number 42327
Are you looking for a rewarding career with an organization that values their staff? The Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) is seeking to hire qualified candidates with the opportunity to work in a dynamic, creative thinking, problem solving environment. This position serves as a Data Analyst performing duties including creating, maintaining, and disseminating ad hoc, self-service, and interactive reports and visualizations, along with facilitating the production and sharing of analytical tools and dashboards. In this role, you will implement data analytics and business intelligence tool sets and utilize reporting technologies such as SQL Server, Oracle DBMS, Tableau, Power BI, business object databases, ETL frameworks, GIS mapping and relational databases in performance of duties. If you possess these knowledges, skills, abilities, and experience, we invite you to apply for this position to join the DoIT Team!

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college with course work in computer science or directly related fields.
• Requires one (1) of professional experience in applications services or a related Information Technology field.

SPECIALIZED SKILLS

• Requires one (1) year of professional experience with data analytics, business intelligence tool sets, and reporting packages such as Tableau, Power BI or comparable packages.
• Requires one (1) year of professional experience with relational databases, business objects, ETL frameworks, SQL Server, or Oracle DBMS.
• Requires one (1) year of professional experience interpreting data, communicating findings, and making solution recommendations.
• Requires one (1) year of professional experience supporting end users with reporting portals and dashboards including using troubleshooting tools and procedures.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• One (1) year of professional experience with data analytics, business intelligence tool sets, and reporting packages such as Tableau, Power BI or comparable packages.
• One (1) year of professional experience with relational databases, business objects, ETL frameworks, SQL Server, or Oracle DBMS.
• One (1) year of professional experience interpreting data, communicating findings, and making solution recommendations.
• One (1) year of professional experience supporting end users with reporting portals and dashboards including using troubleshooting tools and procedures.
• Working knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) mapping.
• Ability to analyze and diagnose system issues and coordinate efforts to resolve.
• Ability to gain and maintain effective working relationships with agency officials, associates, vendors, clients and others.
• Developed verbal and written communication skills to present information with clarity and precision.

• Under general direction, serves a Data Analyst for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT), supporting the Illinois State Police (ISP), performing difficult and specialized professional work in the creation, maintenance, and dissemination of ad hoc, self-service, and interactive reports and visualization.
• Designs and develops effective solutions to meet analytical needs.
• Interprets data and analyzes results using statistical techniques and provide ongoing reports.
• Serves as a resource for users seeking assistance with reporting portals and dashboards.
• Keeps abreast of new developments in the Information Technology field by continuing education through meetings, training sessions, seminars, and conferences to increase familiarity with and remain current on products, vendors, techniques, and procedures.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.