Data Analyst I

%3Cp style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Segoe UI%26quot;, Frutiger, %26quot;Frutiger Linotype%26quot;, %26quot;Dejavu Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Helvetica Neue%26quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13.02px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0in 0in 6pt;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EAgency Overview:%3C/strong%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Segoe UI%26quot;, Frutiger, %26quot;Frutiger Linotype%26quot;, %26quot;Dejavu Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Helvetica Neue%26quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13.02px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0in 0in 6pt;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:inherit;%22%3EThe Department of Revenue%27s core mission is to collect the revenues required to support the business of the Commonwealth, to make a difference in the lives of children by enforcing the financial responsibilities of parenthood, and to assist Massachusetts cities and towns in sound and efficient fiscal management. Our vision is to conduct our operations in a manner that inspires public confidence in government by administering and enforcing tax, child support and municipal finance laws in ways that are innovative, customer-focused and transparent.%3C/span%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Segoe UI%26quot;, Frutiger, %26quot;Frutiger Linotype%26quot;, %26quot;Dejavu Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Helvetica Neue%26quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13.02px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0in 0in 6pt;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:inherit;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EDivision Overview:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Segoe UI%26quot;, Frutiger, %26quot;Frutiger Linotype%26quot;, %26quot;Dejavu Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Helvetica Neue%26quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13.02px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0in 0in 6pt;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:inherit;%22%3EThe Division of Local Services helps Massachusetts cities and towns achieve sound and efficient fiscal management through technical assistance, training and oversight. Its bureaus are responsible for ensuring the fairness and equity of local property taxation, the accuracy and quality of local accounting and treasury management, interpreting state laws that affect local governance, distributing local aid, and maintaining a comprehensive databank on local finances.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Segoe UI%26quot;, Frutiger, %26quot;Frutiger Linotype%26quot;, %26quot;Dejavu Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Helvetica Neue%26quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13.02px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0in 0in 6pt;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%3Cb style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Segoe UI%26quot;, Frutiger, %26quot;Frutiger Linotype%26quot;, %26quot;Dejavu Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Helvetica Neue%26quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13.02px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EAbout the Role:%3C/strong%3E%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3EWe are seeking a detail-oriented Reporting and Visualization Specialist to join our team. This role focuses on creating, maintaining, and updating data products that remain accurate, functional, and aligned with stakeholder needs. The ideal candidate possesses strong attention to detail, effective communication skills, natural curiosity, and passion for providing data-driven insights through visual storytelling. You will work with stakeholders to design and build effective data visualizations that support business decision-making and problem-solving. Significant hands-on experience developing visual analytics solutions using modern BI tools is essential. This position involves analyzing data to design and build BI dashboards in short timeframes via rapid prototyping and agile development. Your responsibilities will include hands-on development and maintenance of all aspects of BI solutions including ETL, data quality, visualization, documentation, and production implementation.%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Segoe UI%26quot;, Frutiger, %26quot;Frutiger Linotype%26quot;, %26quot;Dejavu Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Helvetica Neue%26quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13.02px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0in 0in 6pt;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%3Cb style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Segoe UI%26quot;, Frutiger, %26quot;Frutiger Linotype%26quot;, %26quot;Dejavu Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Helvetica Neue%26quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13.02px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EKey Responsibilities:%3C/strong%3E%3C/b%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22TableParagraph%22 style=%22line-height:115%;margin-left:.25in;tab-stops:20.95pt;%22%3EGather Requirements: Work closely with DLS staff and stakeholders to gather requirements for their report, dataset, visualization, and other data publication needs.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22TableParagraph%22 style=%22line-height:115%;margin-left:.25in;tab-stops:20.95pt;%22%3EPrepare and Verify Data: Prepare and verify the accuracy of data for report, dataset, visualization, and other data publication needs.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22TableParagraph%22 style=%22line-height:115%;margin-left:.25in;tab-stops:20.95pt;%22%3EDesign: Design data products so that the information presented is engaging, intuitive, insightful, simple, and actionable.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22TableParagraph%22 style=%22line-height:115%;margin-left:.25in;tab-stops:20.95pt;%22%3EDocument: Document data products, technical requirements, and data definitions according to guidelines to facilitate future maintenance.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22TableParagraph%22 style=%22line-height:115%;margin-left:.25in;tab-stops:20.95pt;%22%3EDevelop: Develop insightful, engaging, and actionable data products aligned with stakeholder needs.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22TableParagraph%22 style=%22line-height:115%;margin-left:.25in;tab-stops:20.95pt;%22%3EQuality Assurance: Conduct Quality Assurance (QA) work to ensure the accuracy and quality of data products.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22TableParagraph%22 style=%22line-height:115%;margin-left:.25in;tab-stops:20.95pt;%22%3ERecognize Problems/Risks: Recognize problems/risks and recommend mitigation strategies to ensure the accuracy and quality of data products.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22TableParagraph%22 style=%22line-height:115%;margin-left:.25in;tab-stops:20.95pt;%22%3EPublish: Publish data products using relevant tools and applications.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22TableParagraph%22 style=%22line-height:115%;margin-left:.25in;tab-stops:20.95pt;%22%3EMaintain: Maintain data products to ensure they remain up-to-date and relevant to stakeholder needs.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22TableParagraph%22 style=%22line-height:115%;margin-left:.25in;tab-stops:20.95pt;%22%3ECollaborate: Work with personnel in other states and federal agencies to obtain data for DLS data products.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22TableParagraph%22 style=%22line-height:115%;margin-left:.25in;tab-stops:20.95pt;%22%3EUse of Technology: Use software technology, including, but not limited to, Office Products, SQL, Logi Analytics, Tableau, Power BI, Jira, Confluence, and other tools designated by management.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22TableParagraph%22 style=%22line-height:115%;margin-left:.25in;tab-stops:20.95pt;%22%3EConsistent Utilization of Software Tools: Ensure consistent utilization of software tools such as Jira and Confluence following prescribed workflows and feature usage as directed by management.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22TableParagraph%22 style=%22line-height:115%;margin-left:.25in;tab-stops:20.95pt;%22%3EScrum Methodology and Agile Practices: Follow Scrum methodology, including participating in ceremonies (daily standups, Sprint planning, Sprint reviews, retrospectives), estimating work and adhering to agile principles and practices as defined by management.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22TableParagraph%22 style=%22line-height:115%;margin-left:.25in;tab-stops:20.95pt;%22%3ESupport Tools and Applications: Provide support for the Division%27s reporting and visualization tools and applications.%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp class=%22TableParagraph%22 style=%22line-height:115%;margin-left:.25in;tab-stops:20.95pt;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, %26quot;Segoe UI%26quot;, system-ui, %26quot;Apple Color Emoji%26quot;, %26quot;Segoe UI Emoji%26quot;, %26quot;Segoe UI Web%26quot;, sans-serif;font-size:inherit;%22%3E%3Ci%3E%3Cspan style=%22white-space:pre-wrap;%22 data-teams=%22true%22%3EAn external candidate recommended for a position with the Department of Revenue will be subject to a background check that includes checks for: state and federal tax compliance; child support compliance; education verification; Massachusetts CORI checks; criminal background checks in state(s) of current and previous residence/employment; validation of eligibility to work in the United States; and national fingerprint-based criminal background checks.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/i%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, %26quot;Segoe UI%26quot;, system-ui, %26quot;Apple Color Emoji%26quot;, %26quot;Segoe UI Emoji%26quot;, %26quot;Segoe UI Web%26quot;, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22white-space:pre-wrap;%22 data-teams=%22true%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, %26quot;Segoe UI%26quot;, system-ui, %26quot;Apple Color Emoji%26quot;, %26quot;Segoe UI Emoji%26quot;, %26quot;Segoe UI Web%26quot;, sans-serif;font-size:inherit;%22%3E%3Ci%3E%3Cspan style=%22white-space:pre-wrap;%22 data-teams=%22true%22%3EAs part of the Future of Work initiative, the agency has adopted a hybrid work model. Hybrid work is a mix of in-office work and telework. This position will work remotely some days and in-person on other days.%3C/span%3E%3C/i%3E%3Cspan style=%22white-space:pre-wrap;%22 data-teams=%22true%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E
%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;;;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EFirst consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;;;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%0A%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial%22%3EMinimum Entrance Requirements:%3C/p%3E%0A%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial%22%3EApplicants must have (A) at least two years of full-time or equivalent part-time professional or technical experience performing related duties that include business data recovery, analysis, query design, reporting and statistical analysis; or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below %26nbsp;%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%0A%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial%22%3ESubstitutions: %26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%0A%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial%22%3EI.%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %26nbsp;A Bachelor%26rsquo;s degree or higher with a major in Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, Information Management, Statistics or a related field may be substituted for the required experience%3C/p%3E%0A%0A%3Cp style=%22margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;;font-family: Arial;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%0A%0A%3Cp style=%22margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;;font-family: Arial;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%0A%0A%3Cp style=%22margin-bottom:17px;font-family: Arial;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#388557;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cu%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial;margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EComprehensive Benefits%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/u%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%0A%3Cp style=%22margin-bottom:17px;font-family: Arial;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#14558f;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial;margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22text-align:start;%22%3EWhen you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#14558f;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial;margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22text-align:start;%22%3EWant the specifics?%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#3498db;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial;margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22text-align:start;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial;margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22text-align:start;%22%3E%3Ca href=%22https://www.mass.gov/commonwealth-employee-benefits-and-rewards%22 style=%22color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline%22 target=%22_blank%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#0563c1;%22%3EExplore our Employee Benefits and Rewards!%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%0A%0A%0A%3Cp style=%22margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;;font-family: Arial;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%0A%0A%3Cp style=%22margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;;font-family: Arial;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%0A%0A%3Cp style=%22margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;;font-family: Arial;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EAn Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%0A%3Cp style=%22margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;;font-family: Arial;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%0A%0A%3Cp style=%22margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;;font-family: Arial;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;%22%3EThe Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. %26nbsp;Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC)%26nbsp;may self-select out of opportunities if they don%26#39;t meet 100% of the job requirements. %26nbsp;We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A