Systems Analyst

In order to be successful and achieve the above responsibilities, the Systems Analyst must possess the following qualifications: 

Education Required: 

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology and systems, business and public administration, business analysis, technical writing, or a related field is preferred.

• Possession of one or more approved information technology certificates preferred 

Experience Required: 

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience supporting business systems, data analysis, or reporting in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment is required.

• Experience working with operational datasets (e.g., transactional, compliance, or program data) is required.

• Project management experience is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; capable of communicating, collaborating, presenting to, and building relationships with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders

• Ability to convert IT technical language into Front Line First user-friendly learning

• Ability to use a range of technology and tools, including but not limited to PowerBI, Looker Studio, SAS, SQL, Python, Microsoft Office, and Google.

• Demonstrate high levels of instructional expertise, integrity, honesty, credibility, and the courage to make difficult yet necessary decisions

• Knowledge of data analysis concepts, including data cleaning, exploratory data analysis (EDA), statistical methods, and KPI development.

• Knowledge of business systems and application support, including system configuration, upgrades, testing, and maintenance.

• Knowledge of data visualization and reporting principles, including dashboard design and effective communication of insights to non-technical audiences.

• Effective strategic planning capabilities, including the ability to establish long-term vision and goals, and align/manage activities toward goal fulfillment

• Knowledge of operations, budget/finance, management and organizational development

• Ability to define problems, analyze data, and outline valid conclusions and action steps

• Excellent time management skills with the ability to complete assigned tasks on schedule

Benefits:

Health & Wellness: Your Care, Your Choice

CPS is committed to providing comprehensive health coverage to our employees and their eligible dependents. You'll have access to a variety of choices to best fit your needs:

Medical Plan Options

Pharmacy

Dental

Vision

Behavioral Health & EAP

Employee Wellness Program

Financial Security: Planning for Today and Tomorrow

We understand the importance of financial stability, which is why CPS offers strong retirement and savings options:

Basic Life Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Pension Plans

Supplemental Retirement Plans (403(b) and 457(b))

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Spot Pet Insurance

Work-Life Balance: Supporting Your Personal and Professional Life

CPS values the well-being of its employees and offers competitive paid time off policies:

Paid Leave

Sick Leave

Vacation Days

Parental Leaves

Short-Term Disability

Religious Holidays

Leaves

Reference the Chicago Public Schools: A Comprehensive Benefits Overview or the benefits handbook for comprehensive details.

Conditions of Employment

As a condition of employment with the Chicago Public Schools (CPS), employees are required to:

• Establish/Maintain Chicago Residency - Employees are required to live within the geographic boundaries of the City of Chicago within six months of their CPS hire date and maintain residency throughout their employment with the district. The Chicago residency requirement does not apply to temporary/part-time positions; however, all CPS employees must be residents of Illinois.