DWM Data Reporting Analyst II (DWM University)

Posting expires: October 21, 2026

Salary range: $47,474 - $63,379

General Description and Classification Standards:

The Data Reporting Analyst within the Department of Watershed Management University (DWMU) performs advanced data reporting and analysis to support training operations, performance monitoring, departmental research, and management decision-making. Plans and conduct analytical projects to evaluate operational effectiveness, identify trends, and recommend process improvements. Develop reports and dashboards by extracting, analyzing, and consolidating data from various sources, including Learning Management Systems (LMS), enterprise systems, databases, and complex spreadsheets. Summarizes findings and provides recommendations to support departmental goals and operational efficiency. The position focuses on professional-level data analysis rather than routine data entry and may coordinate related administrative or operational activities consistent with the classification.

Supervision Received:

Receives broad direction focused on end results, typically in a collaborative manner. Independently plans own work, including project schedules and sequencing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.

- Plans, coordinates, and conducts data collection, analysis, and reporting activities to support the operational needs and objectives of the Department of Watershed Management University (DWMU).
- Develops and maintains customized reports, dashboards, and data visualizations to support departmental initiatives, operational performance, and management decision-making.
- Reviews and evaluates training records, databases, and reporting processes to ensure data accuracy, completeness, consistency, and reliability. Identifies discrepancies and recommend improvements to data management practices.
- Retrieves, analyzes, and summarizes information from various departmental systems, including the Learning Management System (LMS), utilizing appropriate database queries and reporting tools.
- Compiles and analyzes monthly training statistics, operational data, and performance measures to prepare recurring management reports and identify trends.
- Develops and distributes training reports and dashboards to monitor course completion rates, attendance, certifications, renewal requirements, and upcoming expirations to support regulatory compliance and workforce development initiatives.
- Maintains and updates training databases, tracking systems, and dashboards to ensure information remains accurate, current, and accessible. Responds to routine and special data requests from staff, supervisors, and management.
- Conducts and participates in internal and external research projects, including collecting, evaluating, and summarizing data to support departmental planning, program evaluations, and operational improvements.
- Prepares reports, presentations, charts, graphics, forms, and other materials to communicate data findings, project outcomes, operational trends, and recommendations to DWMU leadership.
- Collaborate with employees, supervisors, managers, and other stakeholders to conduct studies, surveys, audits, and assessments related to training operations and departmental initiatives.
- Supports project planning and coordination by monitoring schedules, milestones, deliverables, and performance indicators. Prepares project status reports and identifies potential risks, delays, and resource requirements.
- Reviews and interprets departmental policies, procedures, and operational guidelines. May recommend process improvements, establish work methods, develop timelines, and assist in defining performance standards.
- May provide guidance, technical assistance, and training to lower-level staff, interns, and temporary employees. Serves as a resource to support employee development and effective use of departmental reporting systems.
- Performs other related duties as assigned to support the administration, maintenance, and continuous improvement of departmental information systems and training operations.

The above statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. COA may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully, it list is not exhaustive.

- Knowledge of databases, reporting methods and formats, and appropriate reporting languages.
- Skills in operation of computers to retrieve data and prepare reports and presentations; in writing narrative reports; in communicating.
- Skills in leading groups and in speaking to groups.
- Ability to organize and present data in presentations and narrative reports.
- Ability to review data and identify data trends and/or inconsistencies.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience -

- Bachelor’s degree in business/public administration, or a related field (Additional years of experience may be considered as a substitute for the required degree on an exceptional basis, with a minimum of eight (8) years of professional related experience in creation, reporting, and/or management of data),
- with a minimum of four (4) years of professional related experience in creation, reporting, and/or management of data or closely related tasks (not including data entry).
- Required Skills: Microsoft Excel.

Licensures and Certifications - No specific certifications or licensures required. Individual positions may require completion of training in specific reporting languages or software.

Preferred Requirements - Bachelor’s degree as described above, plus 5 years data analysis experience. Experience with R, Python, Visual Basic is preferred.

Work Environment:

Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with the job.

Lifting Requirements:

Sedentary work : Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Work Schedule:

This position follows the City’s hybrid work schedule policy as assigned by the Department of Human Resources Commissioner and requires in-person work at City worksites/facilities at least four (4) days per week, with the option to work remotely one (1) day per week, based on eligibility, departmental needs, and supervisor approval. The hybrid work schedule is subject to change at any time to five (5) days in-person work.

It is the policy of the City of Atlanta (“COA”) that qualified individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against because of their disabilities regarding job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of the COA to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. The COA is prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of the applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the position he or she desires, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Director for your department.

The City of Atlanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, ender identity, marital status, veteran’s status or national origin, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce.