Senior Data and Research Analyst

Senior Data and Research Analyst

City and County of Denver

Join the City and County of Denver as a Senior Data and Research Analyst. This role offers competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, and is a part of the Denver Human Services Department, a team of more than 11,000 dedicated professionals.

• Competitive salary commensurate with education and experience ($72,534 - $96,108 target salary range)
• Guaranteed life‑long monthly pension (vested after 5 years)
• 457B Retirement Plan
• 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 11 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, and 1 volunteer day per year
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

The City and County of Denver supports a hybrid workplace model. Employees work where needed at a job site several days a week and off‑site as needed, but must work within the state of Colorado on their off‑site days.

The Division of Strategic Insights and Impact in the Department of Human Services seeks a senior data and research analyst with a proven track record in data‑driven decision‑making, program evaluation, and applied research. You will generate learning and data insights across internal programs, teams, and processes to inform policy, program, and operational decisions.

• Extract, manage, and analyze administrative and operational data using reporting tools and direct querying (e.g., SQL) to support evaluation, research, and performance analysis.
• Assess, collect, and monitor performance measures, including federal, state, and local requirements, to track progress toward division and departmental goals.
• Design, build, and maintain data dashboards (Microsoft Power BI) and recurring reports for leadership audiences, including executive management, to support strategic oversight and decision‑making.
• Support the integration of data into decision‑making processes, helping staff interpret analysis, evaluate program outcomes, and identify improvement opportunities.
• Provide guidance and training to staff on data interpretation, visualization tools, and research methods to strengthen data literacy department‑wide.
• Develop training materials and learning resources for assigned divisions to strengthen data literacy and support interpretation of performance data.
• Support data dialogues as part of the performance management strategy.

• Design and lead program and initiative evaluations for the assigned division, focusing on learning, effectiveness, and operational impact.
• Provide technical expertise in evaluation design and analytics, including planning, data collection protocols, tool development, and application of qualitative and quantitative methods.
• Partner with leadership and stakeholders to assess readiness for evaluation, identify priorities, and develop learning and evaluation questions.
• Identify, synthesize, and apply best and promising practices using research, theory, and data to inform program design, implementation, and policy‑aligned decision‑making.
• Consult with division leaders and staff to ensure programs and initiatives are data‑driven, aligned with departmental goals, and measurable.
• Collaborate on strategic analyses that assess organizational performance, identify emerging trends, and inform long‑term planning with continuous improvement and strategy teams.
• Ensure evidence‑based recommendations are actionable and relevant, helping translate insights into operational or policy changes that improve outcomes.

• Demonstrated expertise designing and managing multi‑stakeholder mixed‑methods evaluation and research projects, with strong experience in surveys, interviews, focus groups, and analytical tools such as SPSS and Power BI.
• Proven experience facilitating and supporting the implementation of an organizational strategic plan, using needs assessments, rapid assessments, or other planning tools.
• In‑depth knowledge of human services practice, theory, and systems, with a track record of leading multi‑stakeholder projects or programs.
• Exceptional communication skills with diverse audiences, including direct service…