Data Scientist
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$ 112000 - 122000
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Job Description
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Identifies and leads predictive analytic projects aimed towards preemptive action enabling new magnitudes of cost savings and service quality improvements in effort to maximize value of new and existing streams of data.
- Oversees the usage framework and requirements of the analysis systems and data needs that are required to for data modeling.
- Identifies and monitors project deliverables scope plan issues risks and milestones.
- Establishes measures to determine success of projects (e.g. costs scope time intended results).
- Interfaces with departments to effectively communicate project goals and ongoing insights. Ensures all targets and requirements are met.
- Performs predictive analysis required by employing advanced mathematical techniques standard statistical methods and programming languages to discover explanatory and predictive models of business performance that represent the inherent relationship between data inputs and outputs/agency performance outcomes.
- Works with departments in obtaining performance process insights by performing diagnostic and descriptive analysis.
- Oversees reports and dashboards that provide insights into key programs and initiatives on an ongoing basis.
- Documents departmental processes and workflows to gain general understanding necessary to measure performance levels.
- Develops meaningful performance metrics that result in organizational and service improvements.
- Implements and maintains document data collection reporting requirements and ongoing data validation.
- Provides ongoing oversight and support to departments to ensure that measures are being used to effectively manage operations and affect improved efficiency.
- Assists management in gaining an understanding of the goals and objectives of performance management and how to incorporate the concept into their daily routine by providing solutions and answers to departments issues and questions relating to performance management.
- Develops ad hoc analyses of critical issues that impact site performance and translate the analyses into actionable recommendations.
- Reviews data from department reporting tools analyzes data using performance management methods and prepares analysis and conclusions to ensure department reporting tools are complete and accurate. Constantly works towards data pipeline improvements and reporting optimization of all agency systems. Continually works towards automating reporting processes to improve workflows and expand performance management insight capabilities.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting to this position are the following jobs:
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CHALLENGES
- Synthesizing large amounts of data into meaningful results from numerous sources.
- Presenting and explaining complex technical subject matter to a nontechnical audience.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelors degree in Statistics Mathematic Computer Science Engineering or a related field plus at least two (2) years of experience in data analysis or an equivalent combination of related education and experience.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Requires sitting for extended periods of time standing visual acumen manual dexterity and fingering for working with computer keyboards.
- May be exposed to noise machinery and garage environment in field locations.
- Service Area Requirement: Exempt (NonUnion) employees must live within the boundaries of the CTA Statutory Service Area either at the time of employment or within 6 months of beginning employment at CTA.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Advanced quantitative knowledge needed for data modeling testing validation and evaluation
- In depth knowledge of various data programming languages including Python and SQL.
- Excellent analytic quantitative and problem solving skills with proven ability to deliver actionable insights
- Effective data visualization and business intelligence process flow automation skills
- Working understanding of technical systems as related to reporting data flows
- Working understanding of programming development requirements and use of revision control systems
- Working knowledge of performance management principles and effective use of logic models.
- Working knowledge in developing and implementing performance measurement management systems.
- Working knowledge of performance measures and change management principles and practices.
- Working knowledge of data analysis techniques with an understanding of basic statistical concepts.
- Working knowledge of databases analysis and presentation software: Microsoft Word PowerPoint Excel Power BI and SQL.
- Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to effectively communicate with a variety of audiences.
- Strong organization analytical and problem solving skills.
- Ability to provide technical guidance and coordinate collaboratively within a team
- Ability to manage multiple projects and balance multiple priorities deadlines and budget constraints.
- Ability to multitask and possess the flexibility to frequently transition from one project assignment to another.
- Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of stakeholders to include senior management project managers and subject matter experts.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- General office environment.
- Required to travel to various CTA field locations and transit property locations.
EQUIPMENT TOOLS AND MATERIALS UTILIZED
- Standard office equipment.
- Personal computer and related software (MS Word Power Point Excel Power Bi).
SALARY
$112000 $122000
POSITION SUMMARY
Under general supervision provides databased insights and recommendations that lead to change. Coordinates within the team to augment performance analysis insights for the entire agency. Works with the executive office and operating departments by delivery of key performance metric relationships and performance improvement strategies to enhance organizational performance and managerial effectiveness. Manages multiple diverse and complex projects to implement performance improvement strategies resulting from data reporting and modeling and serves as liaison to address structural data needs and achieve efficiencies and process improvements throughout the Authority.
Final salary will be determined in part by the qualifications of the selected candidate and may be higher or lower than target.
Applicants if hiredmust comply with CTAs residency ordinance.
CTA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race color creed religion sex marital status national origin sexual orientation ancestry age unfavorable military discharge disability or any other status protected by federal state or local laws; except where a bona fide occupational qualification exists We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for our workforce and supporting the communities we serve. CTA will make reasonable accommodations for the known disabilities of otherwise qualified applicants for employment as well as its employees unless undue hardship would result. If you require an accommodation in the application or hiring process please contact prior to the submission of your application or upon notification of your actual test date. CTA will work with you to determine if an accommodation can be provided.
During the hiring process CTAs Human Resources department will contact candidates with next steps . Failure to respond to these correspondences in a timely fashion may result in your application being closed out for nonresponsiveness.
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Employment Type
Full Time
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