Data Analyst

Company Description

A best-in-class city that attracts best-in-class talent, Philadelphia is an incredible place to build a career. From our thriving arts scene and rich history to our culture of passion and grit, there are countless reasons to love living and working here. With a workforce of over 30,000 people, and more than 1,000 different job categories, the City of Philadelphia offers boundless opportunities to make an impact.

As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, comprehensive health care and benefits, and the experience you need to grow and excel. If you’re interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia, start here.

What we offer

• Impact - The work you do here matters to millions. 
• Growth - Philadelphia is growing, why not grow with it? 
• Diversity & Inclusion - Find a career in a place where everyone belongs.
• Benefits - We care about your well-being.

Agency Description

The Department of Revenue collects over $5 billion dollars from hundreds of thousands of taxpayers to support the School District of Philadelphia and City services and provides over $100 million in tax relief to a quarter million households. The Department of Revenue is seeking a Senior Data Analyst to work with the Tax Enforcement Unit.

Job Description

Position Summary

The Data Analyst is responsible for utilizing the Department of Revenue’s existing internal data environments containing taxpayer and water customer data from City systems and external Federal, State and third-party sources for the purpose of driving revenue generation and conducting data analysis/enhancement. The Data Analyst is expected to familiarize themselves with the functions of licensed and open-source data analysis applications in order contribute to business process improvement, accurate reporting, and actionable insights aimed at improving operational performance.

Essential Functions

The job will involve primarily using SQL Server, ArcGIS and open-source tools such as Python and R to work with data generated by the Department’s tax, water and legal operations to further the Department’s core mission- generating revenue in support of schools and services. The position will:

• Set up automated extract, transform and load (ETL) workflows for internal and external data sources
• Data transformation of various data sources from existing feeds and internally generated data
• Identify opportunities for business process improvements and automation. Use existing Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) system capabilities, identify new technologies and capabilities to automate or streamline existing business processes.
• Develop analyses and prepare various operational reports on revenues and accounts receivable to relevant stakeholders (internal and external), automating and streamlining the reporting whenever possible
• Respond to information requests from both City agencies and outside partners. This involves utilizing data contained in the Department’s data environments to answer questions about revenues, receivables, and policy related inquiries
• Perform locational analysis and geospatial visualizations using GIS software
• Leveraging internal and external data sources to generate actionable leads for tax/water compliance and enforcement purposes.
• Develop, refine and adhere to data governance best practices for handling highly confidential taxpayer/water customer data

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to write queries in SQL Server
• Must have a keen interest in public policy
• Knowledge and experience with GIS software is a plus
• Knowledge and experience with business intelligence platforms such as Power BI and ArcGIS is a plus
• Knowledge and experience with R, Python, or PHP is also a plus
• Knowledge of federal and/or Commonwealth of Pennsylvania taxation a plus

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Accounting, Statistics or Economics/Finance or Bachelor’s Degree with relevant experience
• Experience with moving a variety of data types (i.e.. CSV, fixed width, GeoDatabase, JSON) between a variety of systems (i.e.. FTP server, Relational Databases, APIs)
• Experience with data warehousing and/or large scale databases

Additional Information

TO APPLY: Interested candidates must submit a cover letter and resume.

Salary Range: $65,000 - $80,000 

Discover the Perks of Being a City of Philadelphia Employee:

• Transportation: City employees get unlimited FREE public transportation all year long through SEPTA’s Key Advantage program. Employees can ride on SEPTA buses, subways, trolleys, and regional rail for their daily commute and more.
• Parental Benefits: The City offers its employees 8 weeks of paid parental leave.
• We offer Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
• Employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Generous retirement savings options are available
• Pay off your student loans faster - As a qualifying employer, City of Philadelphia employees are eligible to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Join the ranks of hundreds of employees who have already benefited from this program and achieved student loan forgiveness.
• Unlock Tuition Discounts and Scholarships - The City of Philadelphia has forged partnerships with over a dozen esteemed colleges and universities in the area, ensuring that our employees have access to a wide range of tuition discounts and scholarships. Experience savings of 10% to 40% on your educational expenses, extending not only to City employees but in some cases, spouse and dependents too!

Join the City of Philadelphia team today and seize these incredible benefits designed to enhance your financial well-being and personal growth!

*The successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire

Effective May 22, 2023, vaccinations are no longer required for new employees that work in non-medical, non-emergency or patient facing positions with the City of Philadelphia. As a result, only employees in positions providing services that  are patient-facing medical care (ex: Nurses, doctors, emergency medical personnel), must be fully vaccinated.

The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not permit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status. If you believe you were discriminated against, call the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations at 215-686-4670 or send an email to faqpchr@phila.gov.

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