PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Develops regular and special reports and analysis from data on department programs.
o Develops and prepares reports regarding DBE and SBE participation on Authority contracts.
o Prepares reports illustrating economic impact of projects’ workforce by various demographics and job classification.
o Prepares reports based on participation at outreach events including Small Business Development and Workforce Initiatives events.
o Tracks and prepares reports regarding the DBE and SBE certification process.
o Creates and maintain compliance reports that identify discrepancies within computerized databases.
• Coordinates with various Authority departments and systems to compile and analyze data.
• Researches special and/or complex DBE/SBE and workforce issues and develops related documents and solutions.
• Identifies trends in DBE/SBE participation and economic impact on Authority contracts.
• Assists with the preparation of statistical reports, tabulations, and charts as needed for the DBE attainments required by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and General Assembly.
• Prepares ad-hoc reports based on requests from Executive Management.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting to this position are the following jobs:
Job Title
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CHALLENGES
• Keeping abreast of all federal program regulations, changes, and challenges to ensure accurate reporting.
• Organizing and analyzing data from numerous and diverse sources.
• Maintaining accuracy and integrity of database.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Statistics, or a related field, plus one (1) year data analysis experience, or a combination of education and experience related to the position.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• Requires remaining in a stationary position for extended periods of time and constantly operating a computer and other office productivity machinery.
• Service Area Requirement: Exempt (Non-Union) employees must live within the boundaries of the CTA Statutory Service Area either at the time of employment or within 6 months of beginning employment at CTA.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
• Working knowledge of applicable laws and regulations.
• Working knowledge of the methods and techniques of operations analysis.
• Working knowledge of the needs and concerns of participants in the DBE program.
• Working knowledge of web-based contract and labor compliance systems (e.g., B2GNow, LCPtracker, eComply, etc.).
• Working knowledge of research design, statistical analysis, measurement, and assessment methodologies.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong computer skills applicable to this position, i.e., related database software and statistical analysis and reporting including PowerBI, Microsoft Excel, and Sharepoint.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills in dealing with external groups and/or organizations.
• Good customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work with sensitive information while maintaining strict confidentiality.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other operational departments i.e., Finance and Purchasing Departments.
WORKING CONDITIONS
• General office environment.
• Occasionally required to travel to various work locations within the Chicago Metropolitan Area during standard office hours.
EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS UTILIZED
• Personal computer and related software (Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel); B2GNow, eComply and other reference materials as needed.
• Standard office equipment.