Senior Analytics Specialist

About Our Job

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver. 

What We Offer 

The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The salary target range we are looking to offer is $85,000 - $115,000. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to: 

• 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 11 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 wellness day and 1 volunteer day per year. 
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date.
• Pension Plan for Life (Employee contributes 8.45%, Employer matches at 17.95%)
• 457 (b) Retirement Plan (no early withdrawal fee!)
• STD, LTD, HSA, FSA, Life Insurance
• CARE Bank, Family Leave Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program, Employee Volunteer Program
• Tuition Reimbursement (up to $2000/year), We Qualify for Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Learning and Development Opportunities; Courses and Career Development Resources
• EcoPass (unlimited free RTD bus/train rides)

Location

The City and County of Denver supports a hybrid workplace model. Employees work where needed, at a job site several days a week and off-site as needed. Employees must work within the state of Colorado on their off-site days.   

The City and County of Denver utilizes a hybrid model workplace that balances the responsibilities of public service with the benefits of a flexible work environment. Employees work where needed, at a city site and/or in the field at least 3 day a week and telecommute remotely at a designated workplace within the State of Colorado the remaining days.

What You’ll Do 

The Denver International Airport Culture and Strategy division is currently seeking an experienced Senior Systems Information Analyst to join the team. As part of the DEN Chief of Staff portfolio, the Culture & Strategy Division is responsible for leading DEN’s efforts in four key areas impacting the entire organization and our stakeholders: Vision 100 Strategic Plan and Continuous Improvement, Equity & Inclusion, Airport Access & Business Opportunity and Outreach & Engagement efforts. The Senior Data Analyst role is assigned a hybrid work schedule and will report to the Senior Director of Strategy & Innovation. 

In this role, you will have the opportunity contribute to DEN’s success through the following job responsibilities: 

• Build strong trustworthy working relationships with staff at all levels of the organization and a wide range of stakeholders and customers. 
• Provide critical support to our Vision 100 strategic planning and performance management efforts, including supporting division leaders in the identification and reporting of relevant strategic and operational metrics to monitor goal progress. 
• Support development of performance-based division-level work plans including developing tools to incorporate key measures to support decision making and accurate stakeholder reporting. 
• Collaborate with team members to identify and develop analytic opportunities to bolster engagement, reduce risk and improve operational efficiency and effectiveness across DEN. 
• Assist in the development of an interactive data environment for DEN. Support efforts to create robust performance measurement models that provide insight into the relationship between individual, division and enterprise level goals. 
• Develop methods for collecting and managing large data sets across disparate systems and sources that allow for the efficient analysis, storage, and retrieval of data measures. 
• Create and deliver effective skills-based training for teams across DEN in the use of data analysis and associated tools to support operational management and decision-making.

What You’ll Bring 

Denver International Airport (DEN) is the third-busiest airport in the United States and one of the top ten busiest airports in the world, connecting our community globally through flight and business. DEN is the primary economic engine for the state of Colorado, generating more than $47.2 billion for the region annually and employing nearly 37,000 people. At DEN, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. We celebrate individuality and uplift all races, ethnicities, gender identities, national origins, ages, abilities, religion, and LGBTQIA+ communities. We know that our diversity makes us stronger, and we strive to keep Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Accessibility (EDIA) at the center of all that we do.

We are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience:

We are looking for a detail-oriented individual passionate about leveraging data to guide strategic, long-term efforts across the organization and bringing others on the journey to make long-lasting, system-wide improvement.  An individual who can work independently and is comfortable with project ambiguity yet appreciates the need to drive work to completion within stated timelines.  The successful candidate must be able to translate complex data analyses into actionable information for a broad range of audiences within and outside the DEN Enterprise.  Our ideal candidate may have some or all of the following: 

• Experience in the design, development, and maintenance of dynamic reporting systems, including real-time data dashboards using Microsoft Power BI, Power Automate, and Power Apps. 
• Proficiency in SQL/SQL Server and Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), strong programming skills in Python, and expertise with data analytics software such as Stata, R, JMP, SAS, and PySpark. 
• Demonstrated experience in data processing, database programming, and advanced analytics, including machine learning, data mining, data cleansing, and business intelligence capabilities. 

Required Minimum Qualifications 

• Education:   Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Business Administration, or other related field.
• Experience: Three (3) years of data analytics experience. By position, three (3) years of audit experience or combination of audit and data analytics.
• Experience Equivalency:  One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of posthigh school education. Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.
• Licensure & Certification- none.

Application Deadline 

This position is expected to stay open until April 4th, 2025. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than April 4th, 2025, date at midnight to ensure consideration.

FBI Background Check: FBI criminal background check is required for all positions at Denver International Airport (DEN). Employees are also required to report any felony convictions and/or moving violations to maintain this clearance and be eligible for continued employment. By position, a pre-employment physical/drug test may be required.

Snow / Emergency Duties: Denver International Airport is a 24/7/365 team operation. If weather conditions warrant or an emergency crisis occurs, all DEN employees may be required to work extended hours and/or shifts.

About Everything Else

Job Profile

CD3299 Data Analytics Senior

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Position Type

Unlimited

Position Salary Range

$84,604.00 - $139,597.00

Starting Pay

Based on relevant experience, education and internal equity

Agency

Denver International Airport

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