Data Analyst I

Job Description Summary

Department - Grants Management and Innovation

Job Description

Job Type: Classified

Job Classification: 5456 - Data Analyst I

Salary Grade: 12

Pay Range
Hiring Range: $54,863 - $65,836 Annually 
Full Range: $54,863 - $76,809 Annually

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification.   

Pima County's Grants Management and Innovation (GMI) Research and Analysis Division is currently seeking a Data Analyst I. The Research and Analysis Division is responsible for assisting County departments and GMI in process mapping, strategic efficiency planning, policy studies and recommendations, and specialty ad-hoc research. The Data Analyst I is responsible for collecting, analyzing, and visualizing grant data to support data-driven decision-making processes. This role ensures data accuracy and provides insights that inform policy and operational improvements.

Essential Functions:

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Conducts data analysis using established tools and techniques to extract insights from datasets;
• Creates clear and effective data visualizations, such as charts and graphs, to communicate findings to stakeholders;
• Ensures data accuracy and reliability by implementing basic quality assurance procedures;
• Develops and produces routine reports and summaries based on data for internal and external stakeholders;
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams, including professionals and data experts, to support department initiatives and projects;
• Maintains documentation of data analysis processes, data sources, and methodologies used for future reference;
• Adheres to data security protocols and assists in safeguarding sensitive data;
• Stays informed about industry trends and emerging technologies related to data analysis through continuous learning and training;
• Provides support to more senior analysts on data analysis projects, including data collection, data cleaning, and basic project management tasks;
• Responsible for other duties as assigned in support of the overall goals and functions of both the Human Resources Department and Pima County.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college, university or technical trade school with a major in computer science, computer engineering, management information systems (MIS), or a closely-related field as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment AND one (1) year of business analysis or related technical experience.

(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.

Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):  

• Minimum three (3) years of professional experience and/or advanced education in public administration, business administration, health and human services, criminal justice, or a related field.
• Experience with grant management.
• Experience with organizing and tracking data.
• Experience synthesizing complex documents and ideas into consumable, actionable items.
• Minimum one (1) year experience performing administrative duties.
• Experience with/knowledge of organizational practice, prioritizing, and managing multiple tasks.

Selection Procedure: 

Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum/desired qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum/desired qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.