Senior Director of OEO Data and Policy

POSITION SUMMARYThis 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 Office of Business Impact and Economic Advancement . 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, and other city departments, to ensure data integrity of reports and research.This position reports to the Deputy Director, of the Office of Economic Opportunity in BIEA.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 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 ReportsCompetencies 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 and public consumption to communicate OEO’s work. Excellent self-direction and the ability to take ownership and drive responsibilities through to completion. Ability to lead and handle multiple tasks in a tight timeframe. Excellent analytical, written and verbal communication skills. Microsoft Office proficiency. A passion for the small business community Ability to take ownership of projects identifying priority projects and managing projects to completion. Must be a self -starter with a vision to improve OEO program through data research. Must have excellent analytical, written and verbal communication skills. Analyzes the operations of Small Business Enterprise programs to evaluate existing information needs and to develop and revise information systems. Experience with City Contracting and Procurement process preferred.KNOWLEDGE design, methodology and techniques of business analysis techniques of descriptive and inferential statistics principles, methods and techniques for research and data collection the principles and practices of utilizing computers for management reporting and analysis supervisory methods and techniques Business research and investigation methodology and its application reporting requirements for OEO data the principles, practices, goals and programs of Business administration Economic and Business policy and principalsSKILLS performing complex quantitative and statistical analysis using computer software packages, including MS Office Suite, to manage data and produce tables, spreadsheets, graphic displays, and textABILITIES independently initiate, plan, and direct research projects of considerable scope establish and maintain effective working relationship with associates, departmental officials and outside consultants work in a dynamic environment under aggressive timelines present ideas effectively, both orally and in writing effect sound management practices in the administration of business and commerce programs