DATA ANALYST

Job Summary

As a Data Analyst at The Children's Trust, you will be responsible for collecting, processing, and analyzing data to help our organization make informed business decisions. You will work closely with various departments to understand their data needs, provide actionable insights, and support strategic planning. The position maintains and implements routine solutions under the guidance of senior TDS management.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory duties.

Essential Job Functions

• Develop and maintain custom reports using SQL, and design dashboards and visualizations with Power BI.
• Collect, organize, and analyze large datasets from multiple sources, ensuring data accuracy and consistency to drive data-driven decisions.
• Identify patterns and trends in data sets to provide actionable insights that influence strategic business decisions.
• Identify and investigate source systems needed to meet user analytical and reporting requirements, ensuring data integrity and completeness.
• Develop and present proofs of concept and prototypes to stakeholders, ensuring solutions meet business and functional needs.
• Recommend and implement innovative solutions for presenting business key performance indicators through advanced data visualization tools, including dashboards and scorecards.
• Maintain and enhance existing solutions, providing robust production support, including bug fixes, functionality enhancements, and enforcing data standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and deliver integrated data repository and data lake solutions, ensuring seamless data flow and accessibility.
• Effectively communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, ensuring clarity and understanding, and maintain comprehensive technical documentation.
• Provide post-implementation support, addressing user questions and fine-tuning reporting solutions to ensure optimal performance and user satisfaction.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree preferred; one (1) year of experience in information management, business intelligence, business analysis, data analytics, or a related field where information is utilized for decision-making and assessment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licenses Or Certifications

Valid State of Florida driver’s license.

Special Requirements

None.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Experience with statistical analysis and data mining techniques.
• Understanding of machine learning algorithms and their application.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R.
• Knowledge of data governance and best practices in data management.
• Knowledge of SQL; data extraction, transformation/loading, and visualization skills required.
• Knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Word; PowerBI preferred.
• Experience with cloud-based data services and tools (e.g., AWS, Azure).
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Ability to learn data mining, machine learning, and predictive analytical skills.
• Ability to integrate structured and unstructured data to support information needs.
• Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds (technical and non-technical).
• Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
  
  

WORKING CONDITIONS

The incumbent performs administrative work in a normal office environment with comfortable air temperatures and adequate lighting and ventilation. While working, the incumbent alternates physical activities such as sitting and walking around the various areas of the organization as well as utilizing a computer keyboard and telephone. Finger dexterity, voice and hearing abilities are required. Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds. This position is allowed to use The Children’s Trust’s hybrid schedule that generally allows employees to work both remotely and from the Miami office 2-3 days per week.

The Children’s Trust of Miami-Dade County has the right to revise this job description at any time. This description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

The Children’s Trust of Miami-Dade County commits to a policy of equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees, complying with local, state and federal laws. The Trust’s policy is to employ qualified persons without discrimination on the basis of any protected characteristic, including race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, political affiliation, veteran’s status, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, to include transgender status, disability or status in any other group protected by federal/state/local law.