Data Analytics and Survey Associate - Community Planning and Development
Are you a creative problem solver that has a passion for qualitative and quantitative research? Are you looking for an opportunity where you can make a difference in the community? Community Planning and Development is seeking a highly motivated Data Analytics and Survey Associate to support our team. This position will perform data analytics and end-to-end survey activities, from understanding the need, to designing the methodology, through the analysis and presentation phases. We offer work/life balance, unmatched benefits, and a pension plan for life! If this sounds like a fit, apply today!
Working for the City and County of Denver (CCD) is so much more than a job. It’s a chance to make a difference in your own life and in the lives of people around you. Click here to find out about all the amazing benefits and reasons to work for the city that you love!
Denver Community Planning and Development (CPD) is committed to reaching our communities where they are, gathering quality input and insight, and using that insight to shape Denver's future. We must use best practices in market-research and digital communications to reach more people in more places, in ways that work for them, so that diverse voices are truly represented.
Schedule: Hybrid, in office 3 days per week. 9/80 flex option after probation.
The Data Analytics and Survey Associate:
- Works with the department’s existing survey tools and practices (including simple online surveys, map-based surveys, intercept surveys, focus groups, interviews, and social media) to create effective data collection instruments
- Works with internal stakeholders from different functional areas with diverse needs to develop survey instruments to be used internally and externally depending on business need
- Works closely with CPD’s communications professionals to analyze survey results and create the graphic and text analysis needed to inform data-driven decision making
- Employs market-research best practices for designing and deploying effective and valid surveys
- Develops and implements policies, procedures, business practices, and control mechanisms, reviews status of operations, modifies and implements procedures to improve efficiency, and determines effectiveness of desired results
- Uses statistical, mathematical, graphic and text analysis as appropriate to provide and streamline reports, to perform quality control of existing reports and to manage any urgent requests
About You
Our ideal candidate has some or all of the following:
- Two (2) or more years of experience in statistical software, spreadsheets, word processing and web-based survey tools
- B.S. degree in engineering, business, chemistry, mathematics, computer science or any related field is preferred
- Proficiency in identifying information needs, designing research methodologies, and carrying out research projects from start to finish; Proficiency in using statistical software for primary research and data analysis
- Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing
- Creative problem-solving skills
- Detail oriented, has an eye for accuracy, analytical, and extremely organized
- SQL course completed, certificate earned, or SQL experience is preferred
- Experience creating visual representations of data/analysis
· Experience with Tableau, PowerBI or advanced exel skills a plus
We recognize your time is valuable, so please do not apply if you do not have at least:
· Education requirement: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Business Administration, or other related field
· Experience Requirement: Two (2) year of professional level experience with data extraction, data management and programming, and using data and reporting to answer audit questions
· Education/Experience Equivalency: One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post-high school education
· Additional appropriate education may be substituted for experience requirements
To be considered for this position, you must include the following with your job application (upload the attachment(s) to the Resume/CV section on the My Experience tab):
- Resume
- Cover Letter