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Data Analyst (Procurement)

Employer
The School District of Philadelphia
Location
Philadelphia, PA, US
Salary
Competitive

Job Details

Data Analyst (Procurement)
OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT SERVICES
440 N. BROAD STREET
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19130

Central Office

Job Number: 4600144257

Start Date:

Open Date: 09/05/2017

Closing Date:

Job Summary
Provides administrative support to members of the Procurement Services team. Designs, modifies, develops, maintains and implements data software and tracking systems. Creates reports/dashboards, develops automated metrics dashboards of key business metrics at requested frequencies and provides ad-hoc data analysis. Trouble shoots, maintains databases and serves as a resource to Procurement Services personnel and representatives of external organizations.
Essential Functions
  • Fulfills data requests from upper District management, media sources, outside benchmarking organizations, government agencies, and other internal and external customers; refines requests for information to provide management with improved decision-making capabilities.
  • Designs, implements, maintains, validates and analyzes data maintained in databases to ensure accuracy; identifies areas where data quality requires improvement and collaborates with team members to resolve issues.
  • Prepares analytical data reports for multifunctional purposes on a regular and ad hoc basis; identifies maps and integrates new data sources.
  • Trouble shoots and provides end-user support for databases in the assigned division.
  • Creates reports utilizing the District's data warehouse.
  • Serves as a resource for development projects.
  • Provides data and technical support to the Procurement Office to enable Procurement personnel to make data driven decisions.
  • Furnishes data to external constituents to inform and foster positive relationships.
  • Develops clear, simple, visual displays of data that inform high-stake decisions.
  • Develops reporting tools that capture pertinent procurement and climate indicators, such as granular spend data from each functional segment including Facilities, Capital Programs, Food Services, etc.
  • Enhances existing databases or repositories and create necessary databases and/or repositories as required.
  • Appends necessary Unique Identifiers that will allow spend data to be tracked seamlessly.
  • Tracks Minority and Women Owned Business contract award and actual cash disbursements manually.
  • Tracks data towards the calculation of multiple measures rating in order, to monitor for compliance and target professional needs where they are most critical.
  • Serves as an essential member of the Office of Procurement Services leadership team, as it uses data to identify needs and responds accordingly with agility.
  • Commits to working with Procurement Managers to generate required real time data needed to support the Procurement Manager's Strategic plans.
Minimum Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree program from an accredited college or university.
  • Three years of full-time, paid, professional experience with database technology, educational data reporting and analysis and/or educational performance data.
OR
  • Any equivalent combination of training and experience determined to be acceptable by the Office of Talent in collaboration with the assigned office.
  • All work experience related to the position must be included on the resume.
Demonstrated knowledge of:
  • various databases such as Filemaker Pro and Access.
  • elite data analysis skills
  • administrative policies and practices.
  • System Implementation
  • creating and generating reports through Crystal Reports or other District reporting tools, analyzing data from the District's mainframe system.
Demonstrated ability to :
  • create and generate reports through Crystal Reports or other District reporting tools, analyzing data from the District's mainframe system.
  • manipulate data using various spreadsheet applications such as Excel.
  • prepare statistical reports.
  • handle and meet multiple deadlines in a fast paced and demanding work environment.
  • work independently in a fluid environment and as part of a team to accomplish goals.
  • think analytically and logically.
  • support administrators in the attainment of District goals and objectives.
  • express ideas effectively, both orally and in writing.
  • establish and maintain effective working relationships with both internal staff and external partners.
  • use superior analytical skills in the preparation of data reports.
  • give attention to detail.
  • use problem solving skills in the maintenance of databases and tracking systems.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Additional Job Information: The selected candidate must have no anecdotal record on file and have not been subject to any disciplinary action within the past eighteen (18) months, and have an excellent record of attendance and punctuality during the last three (3) years (defined as no more than eighteen (18) occasions of lateness or absence for personal illness in the last three years (3) years with the exception of one extended long-term absence).

Company

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If you have a passion for making a difference in the classroom and in the community, we want you on our team. We offer the opportunity to work in a diverse district with students and families who believe in the power of a great public education. You will work with professionals who share your commitment to young people and want to join you in changing tomorrow. A competitive compensation package, professional development, and career advancement await you. More importantly, so do students looking to excel.

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Company info
Website
Telephone
2154004600
Location
440 N. Broad St.
Suite 222
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
19130
US

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