Business Analytics & Performance Measure Specialist (Management Analyst II)

Join the Park Authority and our nationally recognized team of professionals! This position will be a part of one of the most highly regarded park systems in the country. With more than 25,000 acres of parkland, nine Rec Centers, eight golf courses, three lakefront parks, and more, FCPA is an exciting organization to be a part of and there are many opportunities for staff to make a difference at every level.

As a member of the Park Authority's Business Office, performs data and business analysis to support the Park Authority's strategic objectives. Acts as a business partner with Park Authority Division(s) to understand operations and to perform more complex analysis to assess outputs and outcomes; proactively identify gaps, trends, or patterns in datasets; and identify and help to implement changes to business practices and data collection processes and procedures. Uses various software tools to monitor, analyze, report, and visualize data. Systems used may include but are not limited to: agency's recreation point-of-sale application; agency's golf point-of-sale application; agency's work order and asset management system; Microsoft Excel and Power BI; and various other external and internal data sources. Implements coordinated data- and analytics-related strategic objectives. Evaluates partner division performance against internal and external targets and milestones. Provides guidance and recommendations to staff and management to improve data quality. Performs data cleaning and creates data sets to ensure accurate analysis. Creates data visualizations and reports and presents findings to a variety of audiences. Works with staff, partner organizations, and other stakeholders to develop and align data entry and analysis processes. Works with business partners to lead the review and analysis of new and existing lines of business. Performs additional special projects and other duties as assigned.

Note: The assigned functional areas of this position are Business Analysis, Data Analysis and Reporting, Strategic Management, and Business Management.

(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position description.)

• Performs a wide range of professional work in multiple administration functions within an organizational unit including analysis and project management;
• Performs a variety of technical and professional work related to monitoring and reporting on departmental business processes, activities, and outcomes;
• Plans, develops, and implements comprehensive communication and education plans on programs and services for both county agencies and community organizations;
• Assists with developing and conducting special studies and research initiatives, by designing survey instruments, gathering data and information from department staff, developing data analysis tools, conducting statistical analyses, initiating literature reviews, etc.;
• Conducts analysis and reporting of quantitative and qualitative data in order to track and monitor various business process indicators;
• Serves as the point-person and liaison within the department and with central county departments regarding a designated program and functional areas of responsibility;
• Prepares reports and presentations of analysis and findings.

(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)

• Knowledge of the mission, goals and objectives of the organizational unit, program or activities to which incumbent is assigned;
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques relating to various functional areas of business operation (e.g., personnel, budgeting and financial management, contract administration, and management);
• Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques governing management, organization, operations and programmatic services;
• Ability to identify and describe a range of possible solutions for solving business problems;
• Ability to apply research methods to design studies and assessments, and statistical analysis techniques to identify patterns and trends in data;
• Ability to use word processing and presentation software to prepare documents, and to use spreadsheet and statistical analysis software packages to store, manipulate, analyze, and present data;
• Ability to train, lead, and/or supervise paraprofessional staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:
(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in the field related to the assigned functional area; plus, two years of professional work experience within the functional area.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience with any/all of the following: business process improvement, consultation with stakeholders at all levels of an organization, data reporting, and analysis, dashboarding (especially in Power BI)

Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others.) We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov. EEO/AA/TTY.