Data Analyst

The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) Office of Research and Innovation seek an entry level Data Analyst. The role requires a deeply curious person with strong statistical and analytical skills and will be responsible for providing technical support and professional analysis for the agencys data collection and reporting functions. This role focuses on database maintenance and generating and analyzing reports including using land use modeling to develop the agencys socioeconomic forecasts and growth scenarios. This work supports the mission of ARC the regional planning and inter-governmental coordination agency for the 11-county Atlanta region. ARCs mission is to consider issues from a regional perspective and work with community partners to plan the investments and programs needed to improve quality of life for all residents of the Atlanta Region.

• Maintain databases and perform administrative tasks related to database maintenance.
• Data collection and cleaning: Collect structured unstructured and spatial data from public administrative and proprietary sources and participate in data cleaning projects ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Analyze data perform geoprocessing and spatial analysis design queries for data extraction generate and distribute specialized reports.
• Communication: Prepare written and presented content to summarize key findings. Communicate to both technical and non-technical audiences using data storytelling.
• Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams to identify data needs and deliver data-driven solutions.
• Continuous learning: Stay updated on the field of data analytics. Engage in continuous learning and professional development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Education: Bachelors degree in Data Science Urban or Regional Planning Economics Mathematics Computer Science or a related field.
• Experience: At least one year of experience in data science data analytics or a related field.

OR

• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation.

CV cover letter writing sample (peer-reviewed technical report web publication etc) skills assessment (respond to a data analysis request and create relevant visualizations)

• Technical Skills:
• Principles of data analysis and database administration.
• Quantitative research design and methodologies such as statistical and machine learning techniques.
• Statistical software and programming languages such as Python R SQL Stata and/or SPSS.
• Experience with spatial analysis in Esri ArcGIS.
• Familiarity with census local government or other relevant geospatial data.
• Analytical Skills: Excellent problem-solving critical thinking and capability to interpret complex data sets.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to present data findings clearly and concisely.
• Soft Skills: High attention to detail strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Adaptability curiosity and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Additional Information

About ARC:

The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) is the regional planning and intergovernmental coordination agency that focuses on issues critical to the regions success including growth and development transportation water resources services for older adults and workforce solutions. ARC is dedicated to unifying the regions collective resources to prepare the metropolitan area for a prosperous future. This is done through professional planning initiatives the provision of objective information and the involvement of the community in collaborative partnerships.

ARC Strategic Framework

Vision ONE great REGION

Mission Statement

The Atlanta Regional Commission fosters thriving communities for all within the Atlanta region through collaborative data-informed planning and investments.

Our Goals

1. Healthy safe livable communitiesin the Atlanta metro area.
2. Strategic investmentsin people infrastructure mobility and preserving natural resources.
3. Regional services delivered withoperational excellenceandefficiency.
4. Diverse stakeholders engageand take a regional approach to solve local issues.
5. A competitive economythat is inclusive innovative and resilient.

Our Core Values

Excellence A commitment to doing our best and going above and beyond in every facet of our work allowing for innovative practices and actions to be created while ensuring our agencys and our colleagues success.

Equity We represent a belief that there are some things which people should have that there are basic needs that should be fulfilled that burdens and rewards should not be spread too divergently across the community and that policy should be directed with impartiality fairness and justice towards these ends.

Integrity In our conduct communication and collaboration with each other and the regions residents we will act with consistency honesty transparency fairness and accountability within and across each of our responsibilities and functions.

Application Process:

The Atlanta Regional Commission is looking for individuals who enjoy working in a public service environment where the mission is to improve the quality of life for the citizens of the Atlanta serves as a forum where leaders come together to discuss and act on issues of regionwide consequence so it is important that our staff share the public entrepreneurial spirit that defines ARC.

As an Equal Opportunity EmployerARC does not discriminate on the basis of race color age national origin sex religion or disability.

For questions about recruitment or to request a reasonable accommodation during the application interview or testing process please contact ARC at or Human Resources via email at .