Strategic Planning Analyst jobs in Fort Collins, CO

SUMMARY:
This opportunity will give the selected candidate experience managing, analyzing, presenting, and synthesizing data in a role that supports the Economic Health Offices’ strategic goals.

The position provides essential support for economic health programs by conducting analysis, researching trends and best practices, and summarizing various types of economic data and information that can be used in reports and presentations. Duties will vary and range from providing administrative support, researching, data analysis, report generation and writing, and responding to questions, generally from customers and the public.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary function of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive.

• Support Economic Health programs and plans with data analysis, reporting, and responding to both internal and external data inquiries.
• Assist with developing and organization/maintenance of program tracking systems.
• Collaborate with users to improve data systems and/or processes.
• Maintain a specific project for a department or division as assigned.
• Research and document data workflow procedures to support departmental business requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the necessary functions of this position.
• Strong verbal, written, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage large sets of files and databases.
• Self-directed, quick learner, responsible, dedicated, uses good judgment, detail oriented, positive attitude and a good team-player.
• Experience using Excel and other data visualization programs for analysis and visualizations (e.g. graphs, tables).
• Experience using ArcGIS and ArcGIS online to analyze, manipulate, and display geospatial data.
• Ability to research solutions and synthetize information in reports and presentations.

The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access to City services, programs and activities and will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities. Please call (970) 221-6535 for assistance.

Notice Regarding Medical and/or Recreational Marijuana Use:
Because the possession and use of marijuana, whether for medical use or otherwise, constitutes a federal offense and because the City is a drug free workplace, the City will not accommodate the medical use of marijuana and enforces written policy prohibiting working for the City while marijuana is in the body. The fact that state law recognizes medical marijuana as a prescribed, or otherwise permitted, medication does not alter or otherwise change this policy.

The City of Fort Collins is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for positions for which they have applied without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, sexual orientation (including perceived sexual orientation), gender identity and expression, disability, age 40 years or older, pregnancy or related condition, genetic information, and, in certain specific circumstances, marriage to a coworker or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

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