Business Data Analyst

We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas, and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome.

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Sponsorship for Employment
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Position Overview
The Illinois Commission on Equity and Inclusion (CEI) is seeking to hire an organized, professional, and results-oriented individual to serve as a Business Data Analyst. Under general direction of the Chief of Staff, serves as primary data analytics analyst for the agency. Duties will include the planning and implementation of complex business initiatives, as well as the development of performance measures. CEI offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program. The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic self-starter excited about joining our new Commission and having the opportunity to collaborate with teammates on strategies to support minority suppliers and vendors grow their businesses. We invite all interested applicants to apply as we are an equal opportunity employer.

Illinois Commission on Equity and Inclusion offers a robust benefit package including:

• Monday-Friday schedule
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
• Paid Parental leave
• Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation, and other pre-tax benefit programs
• Employees earn (12) paid sick days annually
• (10-25) paid vacation days (based on years of service)
• Employees earn (3) paid personal days (pro-rated based on start date)
• (13-14) paid state holidays annually

Work hours and schedule will be mutually agreed upon by supervisor during the onboarding process.

Why Work for Illinois?
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Essential Functions

• Serves as data analytics resource analyst for Commission on Equity and Inclusion (CEI) executives and administrative staff.
• Provides technical advice and recommendations to senior leadership in the development of data collection or survey questions.
• Extracts, indexes, merges, and manipulates large and multiple data sets into database sources.
• Attends and provides input in meetings and training sessions, stays abreast of advancements in data science and project management.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Specialized Skills

• Requires one (1) year of professional experience using data visualization tools, such as Tableau and Power Bi.
• Requires one (1) year of professional experience in the development of prototypes in scripting languages such as Python, R, and Scala.
• Requires one (1) year of administrative experience in a data analytics specialist role in a public or business organization.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college, preferably with coursework in computer science, statistics, data analytics, mathematics, finance, economics, or directly related fields.
• Requires one year of responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization, or completion of an agency approved professional management training program.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers one (1) year of professional experience using data visualization tools, such as Tableau and Power Bi.
• Prefers one (1) year of professional experience in the development of prototypes in scripting languages such as Python, R, and Scala.
• Prefers one (1) year of administrative experience in a data analytics specialist role in a public or business organization.
• Prefers one (1) year of professional experience analyzing administrative problems and adopting an effective course of action.
• Prefers one (1) year of professional experience exercising judgment and discretion in developing, implementing, and interpreting departmental policies and procedures.
• Prefers college coursework in computer science, statistics, data analytics, mathematics, economics, or directly related fields.

Conditions of Employment
This position requires the applicant to pass a background check. Overtime is a condition of employment and you may be required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last minute overtime. Requires the ability to travel to meetings, training, and off-site consultations.

The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

About the Agency
The Commission on Equity and Inclusion (CEI) is a separate and unique administrative agency with distinct functions regarding the promoting of diversity in the State hiring process and encouraging the continuing economic development of minority-owned, women-owned, veteran-owned, and people with disabilities-owned and operated businesses to participate, and succeed, in the State procurement process through the administration of the Business Enterprise for Minorities, Females, and Persons with Disabilities Act via the Business Enterprise Program (BEP) and Veterans Business Programs (VBP). Both the BEP and VBP are designed to remedy ongoing discrimination and the continuing effects of past discrimination in State procurement. CEI’s mission is to increase participation in the State procurement process by assisting minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities with contracting opportunities with the State through the certification, compliance, and outreach programs under the BEP and VBP. The Commission is also committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity in all areas of the State employment process, including but not limited to the recruitment, hiring, promotion, discipline, discharge, and the awarding of benefits for all qualified individuals.

Work Hours
Monday - Friday 8:30am-5:00pm

Headquarter Location
115 S Lasalle St, Chicago, Illinois, 60603

Agency Contact
Michael Chan

Email
michael.chan@illinois.gov

Phone #
312-858-0510

Posting Group
Leadership & Management

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

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
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Nearest Major Market
Chicago