CHIEF PERFORMANCE ANALYST

Chief Performance Analyst Under direction, supervises and coordinates the work of professional staff responsible for reviewing programs and operations in city departments and making recommendations to improve their effectiveness; and performs related duties as required. Location: Chicago Police Department, Office of the Superintendent, Public Safety Building, 3510 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60653. Days: Monday – Friday. Hours: 8:00AM – 4:00PM. The position is exempt from career service. Essential Duties Leads internal audits and reviews to monitor and assess reform compliance, including but not limited to those related to the consent decree and the Chicago Police Department (CPD) strategic plan (e.g., use of force, training, community policing, etc.). Conducts and oversees research and analysis of departmental operations in support of assignments including internal audits, reviews of reform efforts, and other strategic efforts to assess compliance levels. Plans, assigns and monitors the work of professional staff engaged in the conduct of performance audits and the process of developing recommendations on the efficient and economical acquisition, protection and utilization of city resources. Develops and maintains audit plans that identify all actions, resources, and deliverables required to complete reviews of compliance with consent decree requirements, CPD strategic plan, and other reform initiatives within desired timelines. Conducts and documents audit work including interviews and both qualitative and quantitative data analyses before drafting findings and potential recommendations for team leadership. Facilitates interviews to obtain information concerning internal processes and work practices. Collects and evaluates narrative and statistical data in order to summarize condition of Department's activities relative to policies, procedures, and other criteria. Drafts performance audit reports documenting the causes of inefficiencies, uneconomical practices, and potential recommendations before submitting for supervisory review. Reviews performance audit reports for quality and content, ensuring that the causes of inefficiencies and uneconomical practices are detailed and departmental operations are in compliance with city rules and policies. Communicates details of status and maintenance of reform and strategy implementation to team leadership and prepares project status, recommendations, and ad hoc reports. Develops work standards and conducts performance evaluations of subordinate personnel. Trains and facilitates training for staff to ensure performance audits are conducted in compliance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards. Collaborates with department management in developing annual performance audit plan. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree, plus five (5) years of work experience in program auditing or operations analysis. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree or higher, plus four (4) years of work experience in program auditing or operations analysis. Preferred Qualifications Previous experience working in a law enforcement or other public sector agency. Previous experience conducting performance audits and/or reviews. Previous experience interpreting and analyzing data. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel. Proficiency with statistical software (e.g., SQL, STATA, SPSS, etc.). Previous experience working in accordance with generally accepted accounting and/or auditing principals. Selection Requirements This position requires applicants to complete an interview which will include a writing exercise and/or a skills assessment test as part of the interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the oral and written parts of the interview will be selected. The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement