Data Analyst, Senior

ARC

Job Location:

Atlanta, GA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 64668 - 87301

Posted on: 4 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description:

The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) Office of Research and Innovation seeks a Senior Data Analyst to help power the data infrastructure analysis and storytelling that drive regional decision-making across the Atlanta Region. The role requires a deeply curious person with strong statistical analytical geospatial and programming skills and will be responsible for providing database analysis and data modeling for a diverse portfolio serving as a go-to technical resource for colleagues and external partners alike. This role focuses on performing complex analyses managing research projects and will serve as a designated subject matter expertto support 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. This role is central to that mission.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Geospatial Analysis & Mapping: Design and maintain spatial databases; produce thematic maps geocoded datasets raster analyses and interactive map layers using ArcGIS Pro ArcGIS Online and open-source tools. Support the Open Data & Mapping Hub and related geospatial community products.
Research Design & Methods: Support research design and methodology across the Office. Ability to produce summary and descriptive statistics and conduct inferential statistical analysis. Experience with population and employment forecasting is a plus.
Data Programming & Automation: Write and maintain scripts in Python and/or R to collect clean transform and model structured unstructured and spatial data from public administrative and proprietary sources. Build and manage automated workflows using Git for version control.
Dashboard & Application Development: Build and maintain interactive dashboards and web applications.
Project & Data Management: Serve as project manager for research projects including managing timelines and partners. Assist in reviewing contractor proposals.
Innovation & Emerging Technology: Actively evaluate and adopt emerging tools including generative AI large language models and cloud platforms.
Communication & Collaboration: Prepare written reports presentations and data stories that communicate complex findings to technical and non-technical audiences. Respond to data requests from internal divisions partner agencies and the public. Work collaboratively across ARC teams and with regional stakeholders.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelorsdegree in Economics Data Science Geosciences Geography Urban or Regional Planning Public Policy or a related field. Masters degree may be preferred.
Experience: At least two years of experience in data analysis data science geospatial analysis or a closely related field. Experience working with government planning or research organizations is a plus.

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.

Required Knowledge Skills Abilities and Competencies:

Technical Skills:
oProgramming & Data Tools: Proficiency in Python (Pandas GeoPandas Jupyter Notebook) and/or R for data analysis modeling and automation. Experience with SQL for querying and managing data. Familiarity with Git for version control and collaborative development.
oGeospatial Skills: Hands-on experience with Esri ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online. Familiarity with geocoding raster data thematic mapping and modern geospatial formats (e.g. GeoParquet). Experience with open-source GIS tools is a plus.
oData Visualization: Ability to design clear compelling visualizations using no-code software and/or custom web tools (Streamlit Mapbox). Experience presenting data to non-technical audiences through data storytelling.
oStatistical & Quantitative Methods: Solid grounding in quantitative research design and methods including regression analysis hypothesis testing and forecasting techniques. Familiarity with machine learning methods is a plus.
Domain Knowledge: Working familiarity with regional planning and economic datasets such as Census products (ACS Decennial TIGER) LEHD/LODES BLS FRED HUD housing and real estate-specific sources (HMDA building permits CoStar ATTOM Zillow Parcl Labs).
Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving and critical thinking ability to translate complex questions into reproducible analyses and clearly communicate uncertainty.
Project management: Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects track progress and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.
Soft Skills: High attention to detail intellectual curiosity and adaptability. Comfortable working independently and as part of cross-functional teams. Proactive approach to continuous learning such as emerging AI and cloud technologies.

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

Healthy safe livable communitiesin the Atlanta metro area.
Strategic investmentsin people infrastructure mobility and preserving natural resources.
Regional services delivered withoperational excellenceandefficiency.
Diverse stakeholders engageand take a regional approach to solve local issues.
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.

To request a reasonable accommodation during the application interview or testing process please contact ARC at or Human Resources via email at .

Required Experience:

Job Description:The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) Office of Research and Innovation seeks a Senior Data Analyst to help power the data infrastructure analysis and storytelling that drive regional decision-making across the Atlanta Region. The role requires a deeply curious person with strong sta...