Senior Data Analyst

Salary: $74,392.00 - $92,990.00 Annually
Location : 301 West Market Street Greensboro, NC
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 04116
Department: County Administration
Opening Date: 06/29/2026
Closing Date: 7/27/2026 11:59 PM Eastern


GUILFORD COUNTY GOVERNMENT

Empower Successful People to thrive in a Strong Community supported by Quality Government

Description
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

The Senior Data Analyst supports Guilford County's efforts to improve the way data is used across the County. The Senior Data Analyst builds and maintains a diverse portfolio of projects, designing and delivering data analyses, visualizations, and reports that help the County understand what's working, where gaps exist, and how to improve services for residents. The ideal candidate is comfortable working with complex data, approaches problems with curiosity, and can clearly communicate information to nontechnical audiences.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

The Senior Data Analyst serves as the lead analytics resource for the team. They work with departments and County leadership to understand data needs and develop practical solutions including scoping and implementing a full analytics project, designing and delivering visualizations and reporting tools, or preparing and analyzing data. Strong communication skills, knowledge of applicable data privacy standards, and the ability to manage projects involving multiple stakeholders are essential to success in this role.

Examples of Duties
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Research and Analysis

• Conduct analyses to help departments understand service delivery trends, operational patterns, and program outcomes.
• Design and execute research projects using sound statistical and methodological approaches.
• Work with university and community partners on research and analytics initiatives.
• Translate complex findings into clear, actionable recommendations for diverse audiences.
• Ensure data accuracy, privacy, and ethical use in line with Guilford County standards and applicable regulations.
• Maintain clear documentation and data quality standards to support reliable, reproducible analysis.

Data Visualization and Reporting

• Design intuitive data visualizations and dashboards that communicate insights clearly.
• Develop reporting tools that make complex data easier to understand and use.
• Tailor reports to the needs of different audiences such as operational staff, leadership, and external partners.

Analytics Product Development

• Manage analytics projects from intake through delivery, including scoping, planning, stakeholder coordination, and implementation.
• Serve as the analytics lead for the County's integrated data system, including defining requirements, supporting testing, and incorporating user feedback.
• Support data integration and pipeline development to enable analytics products and improve business processes.
• Identify opportunities for cross-departmental analytics projects and help align teams around shared goals, definitions, and standards.

RECRUITMENT STANDARDS

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of and experience with dashboard design and automated reporting solutions using enterprise business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, SAP).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to tell a clear story with data.
• Strong project management skills or experience working in project-based environments.
• Advanced analytical and statistical skills, including regression modeling, hypothesis testing, and causal inference methods.
• Demonstrated ability to scope and manage analytics projects with cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct business process mapping and translate business requirements into technical specifications.
• Ability to interpret and present findings to both technical and nontechnical audiences.

Typical Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in public administration, public policy, public affairs, social work, information science, data science, statistics, or a related field and three to five years of experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and competencies to perform the essential duties and tasks of this position. Education and experience should be clearly documented with demonstrated linkages to the essential duties and tasks of this position.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in a related field.
• Proficiency in Python, R, or comparable languages and tools.
• Experience with SQL and managing or building data pipelines.
• Familiarity with public sector datasets.
• Advanced Power BI experience (data modeling, DAX, and performance optimization).
• Familiarity with ArcGIS or spatial data concepts.

Supplemental Information

Physical Demands
An employee in this position must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of walking, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. The employee must be able to perform sedentary work exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
Working Conditions
Work consists of an office environment with no adverse environmental conditions.
May Require Driving

This position may require driving a County-owned or personal vehicle to conduct county business, including but not limited to attending conferences, meetings, or any other County-related functions. Motor Vehicle Reports may be verified to confirm a valid driver's license and that the driving record is compatible with the County's driving criteria. If a personal vehicle is operated for County business, proper insurance must be maintained as per Guilford County's vehicle use policy.
Special Note: This generic class description gives an overview of the job class, its essential job functions and recommended job requirements. However, for each individual position assigned to this class, there is available a completed job description with physical abilities checklist, which can be reviewed before initiating a selection process. This can provide additional detailed information on which to base various personnel actions and can assist management in making legal and defensible personnel decisions.
Guilford County is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to employees and applicants for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation or political affiliation. The County is committed to complying with all applicable federal, state and local laws that pertain to employment, and to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination of any kind. If you need an auxiliary aide, make the request forty-eight (48) hours in advance of the time the accommodation is needed by calling View phone number on click.appcast.io.
We are excited about the opportunity of having you as a prospective new employee!

You probably already know our county is a wonderful county to live in, but did you know it is also a wonderful place to work?


Below are a few of the reasons why we love working for Guilford County.

We offer Health Insurance ( UnitedHealthCare ) to all benefitted employees working a minimum of 20 hours per week. The shared cost of the premium is based on scheduled/budgeted hours. If you are a full-time employee working 40 hours a week you can expect to pay less than $35 a month for medical coverage, dental coverage for $4 a month and vision coverage for $5 a month. That's less than $45 a month for medical, dental & vision coverage; that's unheard of.


Telehealth UHC Virtual Visits are available to you with no copay or out of pocket expense.


We are excited to inform you Guilford County has an Employee Wellness Center (24/7 access) with strength training equipment, cardio machines and a group exercise room with virtual or in person coaching from our Wellness Specialist!


Employee Assistance Program , 100% funded by the county. A superb benefit for you and your family absolutely free. Confidential help with personal or work-related issues.


13 paid holidays, 12 sick days, and 12 vacation days a year. That's 37 paid days a year, totaling almost 2 months of paid time off.


Employer contributes 5% into your 401(k) - no match required.


Enrollment in the State Retirement Plan by contributing 6%.


Longevity pay beginning at five years of service.

We provide a $10,000 Life and AD&D benefit to eligible employees.


Flexible spending accounts (FSA) allow you to set aside tax-free dollars for health care and dependent care.


Voluntary Life, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.
01


Please select the highest level of education you have completed All education and certifications must be listed in the Education section of the employment application. Transcripts may be required to verify educational qualifications.

• No formal education
• Some High School, No Diploma/GED
• High School Diploma or GED
• Associate's Degree (AA, AS)
• Bachelor's Degree (BA, BS)
• Master's Degree (MA, MS, MBA, etc.)
• Professional degree (JD, MD, DVM, etc.)
• Doctoral Degree (PhD, EdD, etc.)

02


Do you have a Bachelor's degree in public administration, public policy, public affairs, social work, information science, data science, statistics, or a related field? For evaluation purposes, all education, including degrees and certifications, must be documented in the Education section of the application. Education referenced only on a résumé will not meet this requirement. Official transcripts will be required to verify educational credentials.

• Yes
• No

03


How many years of professional experience do you have performing work that includes the primary duties of this position, including conducting data analysis and research, designing dashboards and reports, managing analytics projects, translating complex data into actionable recommendations, and presenting findings to technical and nontechnical audiences? All experience must be documented in the Work History section of the application. Failure to do so may result in the application being considered incomplete.

• N/A or no experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1 year but less than 3 years of experience
• 3 years but less than 5 years of experience
• 5 years but less than 7 years of experience
• 7 years but less than 10 years of experience
• 10 years or more of experience

04


Briefly describe your experience performing these duties. Include the types of projects you have worked on, the analytical tools you used, and your role in delivering data analyses, dashboards, reports, or research findings. Your response must include the agency name(s), job title(s), dates of employment, and a brief summary of your primary duties and level of responsibility.Experience referenced only on a résumé will not be considered. All experience must be documented in the Work History section of the application. Failure to do so may result in the application being considered incomplete.
05


Guilford County requires employees to reside within a two-hour driving radius of Guilford County.Do you currently meet this residency requirement, or are you willing and able to relocate to meet it if selected? Important:Failure to meet or agree to meet the residency requirement may result in disqualification from further consideration.

• I currently reside within a two-hour driving radius of Guilford County
• I am willing and able to relocate to meet the two-hour residency requirement
• No

06


This position requires verification of education through official transcripts. Are you able to provide transcripts upon request?

• Yes
• No

07


I understand that all Required Competencies, Work history and Credentials and Education must appear on the application in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application form to receive consideration during the selection process. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application, "See Attached Resume or an Embedded Text Resume" will be considered incomplete and will not be processed.

• Yes
• No

Required Question