Chief forensic data analyst

The Center for Information Technology & Analytics (CITA) conducts data analytics in support of OIG’s mission and manages OIG’s structural and operational IT infrastructure. In addition, CITA compiles large data sets for statistical models, trends, predictions, and analyses that enable OIG to develop cases, conduct citywide program reviews and audits, and monitor citywide hiring practices. CITA is also responsible for the implementation and ongoing support and maintenance of the infrastructure and applications which support OIG’s departments and mission.

Under direction of the deputy inspector general of information technology and analytics, the chief forensic data analyst plans and directs the activities and supervises professional staff of the Information Technology Unit, in the Office of the Inspector General.

• Directs staff engaged in data-oriented analysis, business and exploratory analytics utilized to support citywide investigations
• Leads and performs advanced analysis by developing statistical models and techniques to evaluate large, complex, operational data from varying sources
• Directs the use of predictive analytics to leverage data for decision making
• Oversees large‑scale projects including managing timelines, providing technical assistance to team members in extracting and analyzing complex data and apprising management of project status
• Evaluates performance of subordinate staff and makes recommendations for disciplinary action
• Provides direction in statistical techniques to transform data into information to develop investigative leads, validate assumptions, and decipher underlying trends and patterns indicative of fraudulent or inefficient programs
• Oversees the evaluation and design of reports, informational graphics and visual aids to inform stakeholders of issues impacting the City
• Compiles large data sets for statistical models, trends, predictions, and analyses that enable departments to develop cases, conduct citywide program reviews and audits, and/or monitor citywide hiring practices
• Coordinates and performs activities related to integration of data and systems to build and maintain data operations that ingest, transform and provision data across various sources
• Develops and integrates innovative techniques for data mining and exploratory analytics resulting in the extraction of critical information
• Plans and allocates resources across different departmental initiatives related to data mining and analysis
• Keeps abreast of new or emerging data analytics trends and best practices and recommends changes to departmental policies and procedures as appropriate
• Performs other duties that are essential to the position

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree or higher in data analytics, statistics, mathematics, economics, computer science, or information technology/systems, or a directly related field, plus five (5) years of work experience in data analysis or data management.

Considerable knowledge of:

• methods and techniques of data design, analysis, and management
• methods and techniques of predictive analytics
• programming logic and languages, data manipulation and integrated environments
• research methods, techniques, and procedures
• applicable computer software packages
• data mining processes and toolsdata query, analysis, and reporting

• Management and supervisory methods, practices, and procedures
• Knowledge of applicable City and department ordinances, policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and ordinances

• Strong work ethic, professionalism, and project management skills
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication
• Excellent critical thinking and problem‑solving skills
• Collaborates with co‑workers and thrives in a team‑based environment
• Ability to effectively work cross‑functionally in a fast‑paced work environment

Range: $125,316 – $177,108 (annual increases);
Starting: $125,316 (non‑negotiable)

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Travel outside Chicago is not required. Standard…