Research Analyst

City of Austin•Upper Macungie Township, PA

7d•$26 - $31

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to review materials, gather and analyze data, establish prescribed format for tracking data, make recommendations and update information for specific projects.

Requirements

Knowledge of statistical methodology.
Knowledge of city practice, policy and procedures.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
Skill in using computers and related software.
Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
Skill in planning and organizing.
Ability to establish databases to maintain or track data.
Ability to conduct presentations.
Ability to author technical documents.
Ability to identify variables and utilizing various resources to gather data.
Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other city employees and the public.
Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Business Administration, Public Administration, Social Sciences or related field, to include six (6) semester hours involved or related to statistics and one (1) year of experience in a research field.
Or Master's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Social Sciences or related field.

Nice To Haves

Experience gathering and analyzing data sets
Experience developing reports for grants
Experience working with community-based organizations that provide social services
Ability to travel to multiple locations

Responsibilities

Gathers data to meet specific project objectives by using various informational sources
Assists in planning design instrumentation and research methodology for gathering data.
Analyzes data to determine trend, discrepancies or other specific departmental business issues.
Coordinates meetings with targeted audiences to identify or clarify departmental issues, which may include committees, consultants, citizen's groups, etc.
Authors or edits technical reports to provide a summary of findings.
Manages data using statistical analysis processes and project management techniques.
Conducts presentations and designs ancillary visual graphics to enhance reporting