Business Process and Data Analyst - Operations Officer II

THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION

CITY OF BALTIMORE, DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

BUSINESS PROCESS AND DATA ANALYST

Salary Range: $74,803.00 - $97,243 - USD, ANNUALLY

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Job Summary:  

The Business Process and Data Analyst will play an important role in fostering operational efficiency and informed decision making through data-driven insights and process improvement across the Department of Human Resources. The successful candidate will be responsible for analyzing business processes and data, identifying areas for optimization and assisting agency offices with creating actionable plans for improvement. The analyst will collaborate with all offices within DHR to understand business needs, design effective workflows, and support strategic initiatives through data visualization, reporting, and process documentation.

Essential Functions:

• Participate in the Department's strategic planning.
• Support the delivery of better value and greater efficiency through the identification and elimination of unnecessary complexity within business processes and identification of better ways of working.
• Lead projects to apply established business process improvement methods to define, measure, analyze, improve, and control to standardize and improve DHR’s business processes and procedures.
• Engage with department leadership to develop action plans for implementing process improvement.
• initiatives and monitoring results.
• Review data from various sources, including Workday, validating it to ensure accuracy, and conduct analyses.
• Work with DHR Administration on aligning business processes with budgetary processes and City outcomes.
• Other duties, as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Management, or related field from an accredited college or university. Master’s degree preferred. (Note: an equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable.)

EXPERIENCE:

• Five (5) years of experience in budget management, operations, process improvement, and/or data analysis.
• Experience with Power BI or other data visualization tools preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office 365 including in-depth knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to analyze and measure the effectiveness of existing business processes and develop
• sustainable, repeatable and quantifiable improvements.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of business and public administration.
• Strong consultative and collaboration skills and must be able to work across a diverse technology-driven environment.
• Proficiency in process flow diagrams, organizational charts, and model development (e.g. forecasting, cost estimation).
• Knowledge of process improvement and change management.
• Extensive knowledge of performance measurement techniques and applied statistical analysis.
• Ability to think analytically, apply analytical techniques and to provide in-depth analysis and
• recommendations to management using critical thinking and sound judgment.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with all levels of staff, including leadership.
• Strong facilitation skills, including the ability to resolve issues and build consensus among
• groups of diverse stakeholders.

Additional Information 

Background Check                                           

Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint screening and must be successfully completed. 

Financial Disclosure:

 This position is required to complete a Financial Disclosure pursuant to Sections 7-7, 7-8, and 7-9 of the City Ethics Law. 

Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources directly. Do not attach your request for accommodation to the application. 

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