About the Role
Provides data-based insights and recommendations to drive change and enhance organizational performance. Coordinates team efforts to improve performance analysis and implements data-driven strategies.
Responsibilities
- Identifies and leads predictive analytic projects for cost savings and service quality improvements.
- Oversees the usage, framework, and requirements of analysis systems and data needs for data modeling.
- Monitors project deliverables, scope, plan, issues, risks, and milestones.
- Establishes measures to determine project success.
- Interfaces with departments to communicate project goals and insights, ensuring all targets are met.
- Performs predictive analysis using advanced mathematical techniques, statistical methods, and programming languages.
- Works with departments to gain performance process insights through diagnostic and descriptive analysis.
- Oversees reports and dashboards providing insights into key programs and initiatives.
- Documents departmental processes and workflows to measure performance levels.
- Develops meaningful performance metrics for organizational and service improvements.
- Implements and maintains data collection, reporting requirements, and data validation.
- Provides oversight and support to departments to ensure measures are used effectively.
- Assists management in understanding and incorporating performance management into daily routines.
- Develops ad hoc analyses of critical issues impacting site performance and translates them into actionable recommendations.
- Reviews data from department reporting tools, analyzes data using performance management methods, and prepares conclusions.
- Works towards data pipeline improvements and reporting optimization.
- Works towards automating reporting processes to improve workflows and expand performance management insight capabilities.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering or a related field.
- At least two (2) years of experience in data analysis or an equivalent combination of related education and experience.
- Requires sitting for extended periods of time, standing, visual acumen, manual dexterity, and fingering for working with computer keyboards.
- May be exposed to noise, machinery, and garage environment in field locations.
- Exempt employees must live within the boundaries of the CTA Statutory Service Area either at the time of employment or within 6 months of beginning employment.
Skills
- Advanced quantitative knowledge for data modeling, testing, validation, and evaluation.
- In-depth knowledge of data programming languages including Python and SQL.
- Excellent analytic, quantitative, and problem-solving skills with proven ability to deliver actionable insights.
- Effective data visualization and business intelligence process flow automation skills.
- Working understanding of technical systems related to reporting data flows.
- Working understanding of programming development requirements and use of revision control systems.
- Working knowledge of performance management principles and effective use of logic models.
- Working knowledge in developing and implementing performance measurement management systems.
- Working knowledge of performance measures and change management principles and practices.
- Working knowledge of data analysis techniques with an understanding of basic statistical concepts.
- Working knowledge of databases, analysis, and presentation software: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Power BI, and SQL.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to effectively communicate with a variety of audiences.
- Strong organization, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to provide technical guidance and coordinate collaboratively within a team.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and balance multiple priorities, deadlines, and budget constraints.
- Ability to multi-task and possess the flexibility to frequently transition from one project assignment to another.
- Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of stakeholders, including senior management, project managers, and subject matter experts.
Location
- CTA field locations
- CTA transit property locations
Work Type
- General office environment
- Travel to various CTA field locations and transit property locations
Experience Level
- At least two (2) years of experience in data analysis
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Mathematic, Computer Science, Engineering or a related field
Salary/Compensations
- $129,766.41
About the Company
- The Authority
