Senior Director for Data

Company Description

A best-in-class city that attracts best-in-class talent, Philadelphia is an incredible place to build a career. From our thriving arts scene and rich history to our culture of passion and grit, there are countless reasons to love living and working here. With a workforce of over 30,000 people, and more than 1,000 different job categories, the City of Philadelphia offers boundless opportunities to make an impact.

As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, comprehensive health care and benefits, and the experience you need to grow and excel. If you’re interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia, start here.

What we offer

• Impact - The work you do here matters to millions. 
• Growth - Philadelphia is growing, why not grow with it? 
• Diversity & Inclusion - Find a career in a place where everyone belongs.
• Benefits - We care about your well-being.

Agency Description

The Department of Commerce is the economic catalyst for the City of Philadelphia helping all businesses thrive.  Commerce creates equitable wealth building opportunities through strategic investments and ecosystem partnerships to grow quality jobs, build capacity in under-resourced communities, and make it easier to operate a successful business in Philadelphia. 

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

This is data and analytical work developing, revising, and directing the collection, classification, analysis and dissemination of statistical information for the Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO) within the Commerce Department. The employee works in OEO supervising staff responsible for developing and managing OEO data, statistical and performance metric agendas. Work includes developing and delivering mandated reports using the ACIS, OEO software programs (e.g. B2GNow) and other reporting requirements. Work is largely responsible for overseeing the data collection for and production of quarterly participation reports; writing and overseeing narrative and data portions of the OEO Annual Report; overseeing the production of the Annual Disparity Study and providing other monthly/quarterly data reports. Directing statistical studies to identify economic trends, patterns and needs is a significant aspect of work.

The Senior Director will also manage digital initiatives to build capacity within OEO by improving internal programs and processes via digital tools.

This role supervises an Information Management Analyst II who will assist with data, analytics, reports, and performance metrics for OEO.  This role works closely with OEO staff, Commerce and other city departments, to ensure data integrity of reports and research.

This position reports to the Deputy Commerce Director, of the Office of Economic Opportunity in the Department of Commerce. 

ESSENTIAL JOBS DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

• Oversee the data collection for and production of OEO quarterly participation reports
• Write and oversee narrative and data portions of the OEO Annual Report
• Oversee the production of the Disparity Study
• Provide other monthly/quarterly data reports
•  Provide ad hoc data reports as needed 
• Perform maintenance in/on OEO software programs (e.g. B2GNow) as needed
• Oversee, with analyst, the monthly import of the OEO registry to Finance to be entered into ACIS, Reviewing to assure that OEO’s documents are attached to contracts in ACIS
• Helps prepare agenda and invites data collection-related speakers for the quarterly Economic Opportunity Review Committee (EORC) meetings
• Assist with the agenda and develops data collection-related presentations for quarterly OEO Officers meetings
• Assist the Deputy Commerce Director for OEO with all Budget preparation
• Work with Communications and OEO staff to post all EOPs on the OEO website
• Works with staff to conduct approvals for PIDC EOP projects
• Supervise one direct report – OEO Information Management Analyst II
• Works with the OEO Attorney to review the Disparity Study and Annual Participation Reports

Competencies

• Ability to extract and compile data from multiple city systems, including: ACIS, FAMIS, ADPICKS and OEO software programs (e.g. B2GNow) and research platforms in support of request from within the department.
• Ability to translate data into reports that can be understood by the general public
•  Ability to translate complicated data, tables and charts into user friendly documents for the mayor’s office, city council