Data Analyst (INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYST I OPT A)

Agency: Department of Innovation and Technology
Class Title: INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYST I - 21165 
Skill Option: Application Services - Information Technology 
Bilingual Option: None 
Closing Date/Time: 11/06/2024
Salary: Anticipated Salary - $6,688 monthly; Salary Range $6,688 - $9,745 per month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC063

 

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

 

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

 

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

Proof of educational coursework is required. Acceptable proof of coursework includes unofficial transcripts, copies of official transcripts, account records (including screenshots) of academic coursework, and any similar documents created by an academic institution. 

 

 

Posting Identification Number  42327 

 

Are you looking for a rewarding career with an organization that values their staff? The Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) is seeking to hire qualified candidates with the opportunity to work in a dynamic, creative thinking, problem solving environment. This position serves as a Data Analyst performing duties including creating, maintaining, and disseminating ad hoc, self-service, and interactive reports and visualizations, along with facilitating the production and sharing of analytical tools and dashboards. In this role, you will implement data analytics and business intelligence tool sets and utilize reporting technologies such as SQL Server, Oracle DBMS, Tableau, Power BI, business object databases, ETL frameworks, GIS mapping and relational databases in performance of duties.  If you possess these knowledges, skills, abilities, and experience, we invite you to apply for this position to join the DoIT Team!

 

As a State of Illinois employee, you receive a comprehensive benefits package including:

•    Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans
•    Flexible work schedules (when available and dependent upon position)
•    10 -25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)
•    12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year
•    3 paid personal business days per year
•    13-14 paid holidays per year dependent on election years
•    12 weeks of paid parental leave
•    Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System
•    Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan
•    Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)
•    Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility

 

For more information regarding State of Illinois Benefits follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx
 

 

Essential Functions

• Under general direction, serves a Data Analyst for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT), supporting the Illinois State Police (ISP), performing difficult and specialized professional work in the creation, maintenance, and dissemination of ad hoc, self-service, and interactive reports and visualization.
• Designs and develops effective solutions to meet analytical needs.
• Interprets data and analyzes results using statistical techniques and provide ongoing reports.
• Serves as a resource for users seeking assistance with reporting portals and dashboards.
• Keeps abreast of new developments in the Information Technology field by continuing education through meetings, training sessions, seminars, and conferences to increase familiarity with and remain current on products, vendors, techniques, and procedures.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college with course work in computer science or directly related fields.
• Requires one (1) of professional experience in applications services or a related Information Technology field.

Specialized Skills

• Requires one (1) year of professional experience with data analytics, business intelligence tool sets, and reporting packages such as Tableau, Power BI or comparable packages.
• Requires one (1) year of professional experience with relational databases, business objects, ETL frameworks, SQL Server, or Oracle DBMS.
• Requires one (1) year of professional experience interpreting data, communicating findings, and making solution recommendations.
• Requires one (1) year of professional experience supporting end users with reporting portals and dashboards including using troubleshooting tools and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year of professional experience with data analytics, business intelligence tool sets, and reporting packages such as Tableau, Power BI or comparable packages.
• One (1) year of professional experience with relational databases, business objects, ETL frameworks, SQL Server, or Oracle DBMS.
• One (1) year of professional experience interpreting data, communicating findings, and making solution recommendations.
• One (1) year of professional experience supporting end users with reporting portals and dashboards including using troubleshooting tools and procedures.
• Working knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) mapping.
• Ability to analyze and diagnose system issues and coordinate efforts to resolve.  
• Ability to gain and maintain effective working relationships with agency officials, associates, vendors, clients and others.
• Developed verbal and written communication skills to present information with clarity and precision. 

Employment Conditions

NOTE: Applicants must possess the ability to meet  ALL of the following conditions of employment, with or without reasonable accommodation, to be considered for this position. 

 

•   Requires the ability to verify identity.
•   Requires employment authorization to accept permanent full-time position with State of Illinois.
•   Requires the ability to pass a position specific, agency required background check.
•   Requires self-disclosure of criminal history.
•   Requires the ability to travel in performance of duties.
•   Requires ability to work overtime.
•   Requires the ability to serve in rotation for call outs on system problems.
•   Requires the ability to work outside of normal hours to meet deadlines.
•   Requires the ability to attend seminars, conferences, and training to remain current on methods, tools, ideologies or other industry related topics relevant to job duties.
•   Requires the ability to lift and carry objects or equipment weighing up to 20 pounds. This is considered light work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(b)). Light work involves lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. 

 

The conditions of employment listed are incorporated and/or related to any duties included in the position description. 
 

Work Hours: 8:30am-5:00pm, M-F  
Work Location: 801 S 7th St Springfield, IL 62703-2487  
Agency Contact: Hilary Weston
Email: Hilary.Weston@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics; Public Safety

 

This position DOES contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

 

The Department of Innovation & Technology (DolT) is the state's IT agency delivering an enterprise approach to statewide technology, innovation and telecommunication services, as well as policy and standards development, lifecycle investment planning, and cybersecurity services. With over 1,500 employees, DolT delivers IT services and innovative solutions to customer agencies to improve services provided to Illinois residents, DolT offers employees the opportunity to advance their careers, develop new skills and reach their potential, both personally and professionally. DoIT is committed to promoting and preserving a workplace culture that embraces diversity and inclusion. We welcome and value employees with different backgrounds, life experiences and talents. It is the collective sum of our individual differences that provides a broad perspective, leading to greater innovation and achievement. In recruiting for our team, we recognize the unique contributions of each applicant regardless of culture, ethnicity, race, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, disability, and sexual orientation.

 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so. 

State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. 

Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.  If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.

 

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

• donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
• systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com