Business Data Analyst

Position Overview The Illinois Commission on Equity and Inclusion (CEI) is seeking to hire an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as a Business Data Analyst. Under general direction of the Chief of Staff, the candidate will serve as the primary data analytics analyst for the agency, planning and implementing complex business initiatives and developing performance measures. CEI offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits and a pension program. Benefits Health, life, vision, and dental insurance Paid parental leave Pension Plan Deferred Compensation, and other pre‑tax benefit programs Employees earn (12) paid sick days annually (10-25) paid vacation days (based on years of service) Employees earn (3) paid personal days (pro‑rated based on start date) (13-14) paid state holidays annually Reasonable Accommodation Statement The State of Illinois is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to apply for a job, interview, or any other hiring activity, please inform us. Examples include changes to the application process, documents in an alternate format, sign language interpretation, or specialized equipment. Provide a physician or DRS Vocational Rehabilitation certification under My Documents → Additional Documents for each application. Sponsorship for Employment The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H‑1B) or extensions of optional practical training (OPT). Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. Disclosure of Salary Information In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, wage or salary history will not be requested, sought, or used in hiring decisions. Do not include wage or salary information in your application materials. Essential Functions Serves as data analytics resource analyst for CEI executives and administrative staff. Provides technical advice and recommendations to senior leadership in developing data collection or survey questions. Extracts, indexes, merges, and manipulates large and multiple data sets into database sources. Attends meetings and training sessions, staying abreast of advancements in data science and project management. Performs other duties reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above. Specialized Skills One (1) year of professional experience using data visualization tools such as Tableau and Power BI. One (1) year of professional experience developing prototypes in scripting languages such as Python, R, and Scala. One (1) year of administrative experience in a data analytics specialist role in a public or business organization. Minimum Qualifications Four years of college, preferably with coursework in computer science, statistics, data analytics, mathematics, finance, economics, or related fields. One year of responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization, or completion of an agency‑approved professional management training program. Preferred Qualifications One (1) year of professional experience using Tableau and Power BI. One (1) year of professional experience developing prototypes in Python, R, and Scala. One (1) year of administrative experience in a data analytics specialist role. One (1) year of experience analyzing administrative problems and adopting effective action plans. One (1) year of experience exercising judgment and discretion in developing, implementing, and interpreting departmental policies. College coursework in computer science, statistics, data analytics, mathematics, economics, or related fields. Conditions of Employment Position requires passing a background check. Overtime is a condition of employment; may be required for scheduled, unscheduled, or last‑minute work. Requirement to travel to meetings, training, and off‑site consultations. About the Agency The Commission on Equity and Inclusion (CEI) is a unique administrative agency dedicated to promoting diversity in the State hiring process and supporting minority‑owned, women‑owned, veteran‑owned, and people with disabilities‑owned businesses to participate and succeed in State procurement through the Business Enterprise Program (BEP) and Veterans Business Programs (VBP). CEI’s mission is to increase participation in State procurement by assisting minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities with contracting opportunities, certification, compliance, and outreach under BEP and VBP. The Commission is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity in all areas of the State employment process. #J-18808-Ljbffr