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Join to apply for the Data Analyst role at DC Department of Human Resources Job Summary This position is in the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Education (DME), Executive Office of the Mayor. This position serves as a Data Analyst, responsible for planning, developing, implementing, and administering systems for the acquisition, storage, retrieval, analysis, reporting, and practical application of data. Duties and Responsibilities Develops, implements, and maintains a comprehensive data warehouse of student-level, school-level, and neighborhood-level data to be utilized by DME for analytics and strategic planning. Analyzes and defines data requirements and specifications and designs, develops, implements, modifies, and maintains databases. Ensures the accuracy and accessibility of data sources and plans for anticipated changes in data capacity requirements. Participates in the development of alternative approaches to solving and developing strategies for database management and analytics from a broad base of professional, business, and public groups. Coordinates with counterparts within District government and local education agencies on special projects, initiatives, programs, data calls, etc. Develops and maintains documents for the use and application of the established data warehouse and databases, as well as relevant technology tools. Keeps abreast of current trends regarding geospatial and infographic analysis and presentation, and stays informed of latest concepts, developments, approaches and solutions to best analyze and display data. Responsible for data management and cleaning, which involves updating information, calculating new variables, and developing new data sets as necessary. Ensures adequate safeguards for confidentiality and security of data, providing a data environment that ensures availability, reliability, maintainability, and recoverability of agency databases. Qualifications and Education Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the CS-11 grade level in the District of Columbia government service, or an equivalent public or private sector experience. Specialized experience includes a thorough knowledge and skill in working with and manipulating large databases—including merging databases, creating new data variables, reformatting data, and ensuring data is both complete and valid. It also requires thorough knowledge of analytical and statistical methods and techniques to select and apply appropriate measurement techniques, and skill in applying fact‑finding analytical and problem‑solving methods and techniques. Licenses and Certifications None Working Conditions/Environment The work is performed in an adequately lit and climate‑controlled office. Other Significant Facts Tour of Duty: Monday - Friday; 8:30 am – 5:00 pm (Hours may vary) Pay Plan, Series and Grade: CS-0301-12 Duration of Appointment: Career Service Permanent Promotion Potential: No known promotion potential Collective Bargaining Unit (Non-Union): This position is not in a collective bargaining unit. Residency Requirement: Applicants claiming “Residency Preference” will be required to maintain residency in the District of Columbia for a minimum of seven (7) years. Failure to do so may result in forfeiture of employment. Position Designation: The position has been deemed security-sensitive. Accordingly, the incumbent will be subject to pre‑employment checks (criminal background checks, consumer credit check, traffic record checks, if applicable) as a condition of employment, and will be subject to periodic criminal background checks for the duration of your tenure. Seniorities Entry level Employment Type Full-time Job Function Information Technology Industries Human Resources Services The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation. #J-18808-Ljbffr DC Department of Human Resources

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