Data Analyst

Job Description

Date: June 24, 2013

Title: Data Analyst (WIF)

Responsible to: Manager of Data Analytics

Division: Operations

Supervises: N/A

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In July 2012, the Newark Workforce Investment Board (NWIB) received approximately $3 million through the U.S. Department of Labor's (USDOL) Workforce Innovation Fund (WIF) grant program. The NWIB will use this funding to improve data assessment, collection and analysis, and to build a workforce system using techniques pioneered in law enforcement and city government to better deliver services to Newark's job seekers, including underserved communities – representing the first time these techniques will be applied to the workforce system.

The NWIB seeks a Data Analyst to analyze the performance of agencies' portfolio within the One-Stop Career Centers. The Data Analyst is expected to become an expert on the business processes and data outputs associated within his/her respective portfolio. Serving as an internal consultant, the Data Analyst will make recommendations for process improvements that have been identified through rigorous data analysis. The Data Analyst is an employee of the NWIB.

Responsibilities include:

• Collecting, analyzing, and interpreting workforce development data.
• Benchmarking best practices in performance measurement in workforce development systems.
• Developing baseline performance metrics for agencies represented in the One-Stop Career Centers.
• Integrating performance measures required by federal law with new operational metrics to increase efficiency and improve service delivery.
• Providing timely and accurate monthly performance reports that evaluate a portfolio of agencies.
• Reporting programmatic data to the Manager of Data Analytics for performance reports.
• Performing related duties as assigned by the Manager of Data Analytics

Education/experience:

• Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a demonstrated interested in workforce systems, performance measurement and management, and/or operations review. Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience. A Master's degree is preferred.
• Experience: Three years of experience in data analysis in organizations involved with private and/or government.

Preferred skills/knowledge/experience:

• Knowledge of data collection techniques, including survey methodology, database construction, mapping, data entry, and quality control.
• Ability to analyze and present data and program information.
• Computer proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint software programs. Experience with large data sets a plus.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Able to work well with limited oversight and direction.

Funding Source:

Federal Funds – Workforce Innovation Fund grant

Disclaimer Statement:

This job description lists typical examples of work and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to a position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed in the job description provided that such duties are characteristic of the position.

Salary range: Commensurate with experience.

Job status: Salaried/Exempt – Full-time/Year-round/Time-Limited (approximately 20 months)

Please send resume and cover letter to:

The Newark Workforce Investment Board

Attn: Travis Reid, Chief Operating Officer

990 Broad Street, 2^nd Floor

Newark, NJ 07102

Or

Email: nguyent@ci.newark.nj.us

Email submission is preferred. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

About the Newark WOrkforce Investment Board

The Newark Workforce Investment Board, Inc. (NWIB) is a non-profit 501c3 organization created pursuant to the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA). Incorporated in 2002, the NWIB through WIA and the New Jersey Unified Plan, is responsible for system-wide operational planning, policy development, and strategic analysis in the local Newark workforce investment area, including:

• Partnering with state and local elected officials
• Oversight of Workforce Investment Act funds
• Newark One-Stop Career Center development and oversight

The mission of the Newark Workforce Investment Board is to create a progressive and innovative workforce development system that effectively leverages community assets to ensure the success of Newark businesses and residents.