The Free Library of Philadelphia is looking for a talented Data Analyst to join the Research & Data Analytics group within the Performance Management and Technology Division. The successful candidate will be experienced in all aspects of data analytics, including data acquisition and cleaning,  descriptive, prescriptive and predictive analytics, and data visualization.The Data Analyst will create organizational value by combining exceptional analytical skills with strong functional domain knowledge to deliver actionable data products, analyses and reports aligned to Performance Management objectives.The Data Analyst will work cooperatively with Performance Management and Technology staff to understand program objectives and manage complex projects. The Data Analyst may supervise the day to day work of associate data coordinators; supervisory tasks may include mentoring, evaluation, and ensuring compliance with standard operating procedures.Essential FunctionsAcquire data from multiple sources, both internal and external. Ensure data accuracy and integrity by cleaning and preprocessing data.Use appropriate statistical analysis techniques to explore and identify patterns, trends, and correlations.Create data visualizations using industry standard tools (Tableau, Power BI, Excel) to present findings effectively.Prepare and present reports, summaries, and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences.Develop and test data-driven hypotheses to answer specific questions.Build predictive models, including regression, AI, machine learning, or time series models to forecast trends and outcomes.Work with database systems to retrieve, manipulate, and analyze data efficiently.Write SQL queries to extract relevant data.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data needs to deliver actionable insights.Ensure data security and compliance with data privacy regulations.Prepare standard operating procedures (SOPs) and ensure complete documentation of datasets, scripting routines, and workflows.Supervise subordinate or junior staff, or interns, identify mentoring opportunities and provide assistance as needed.Serve as Subject Matter Expert for Library agencies to ensure compliance with appropriate data management, integration, and sharing protocols.Participate in meetings and events within department, city and the greater data analytics community.Present reports at departmental meetings, informational sessions, and select conferences.
