Job Description

Salary : $68,501.00 - $108,899.00 Annually Location : 2425 Reedie Dr Wheaton MD 20902 USA Job Type: Permanent Job Number: 2025-00291 Department: Department of Recreation Division: REC 72 Information Technology Opening Date: 05/20/2025 Closing Date: 5/27/2025 11:59 PM Eastern FLSA: Exempt About the Position The expected salary range for this role on hire is: $68,501 - $88,700

WHO WE ARE

Montgomery County Department of Recreation is a nationally recognized and award-winning agency with a mission to provide high quality, diverse, and accessible community-based programs, activities, and services that serve the recreation and leisure needs of the Montgomery County community. The department manages 39 facilities including recreation centers, senior centers, and indoor and outdoor aquatic facilities and provides thousands of programs such as out-of-school activities, aquatics, classes, youth and adult sports programs and leagues, senior programs, and therapeutic recreation.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Montgomery County Recreation is seeking a Performance Management and Data Analyst I to support the department in measuring, analyzing, and improving program performance. This role will be responsible for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data related to recreation programs, services, and operations to drive decision-making and ensure that departmental goals are met efficiently and effectively. What You'll Be Doing As the Performance Management Data Analyst I, you will: Data Collection & Analysis: Collect, compile, and analyze performance data from various recreation programs, services, and activities. Performance Reporting: Prepare reports, dashboards, and visualizations to track key performance indicators (KPIs), operational metrics, and trends to inform strategic decisions. Process Improvement: Provide data-driven recommendations to improve program effectiveness, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. Data Management: Maintain and update databases, spreadsheets, and other data management tools to ensure the integrity and accuracy of information. Collaboration: Work closely with program managers and leadership to align performance metrics with departmental goals and strategies. Customer Insights: Use data to understand customer preferences, feedback, and trends to support the development and enhancement of recreation programs. Support Decision Making: Assist in strategic planning efforts by providing data insights and projections based on past performance and trends. Program Eligibility and Compliance Review: Reviewing and analyzing applications for various departmental programs to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable guidelines and policies. To be a successful Performance Management Data Analyst I, you must be:

• Proficient in data analysis software (e.g., Excel, SQL, Power BI, Tableau).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with performance management tools and systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present data findings to diverse audiences. Ability to manage multiple tasks, work independently, and meet deadlines.

At Montgomery County Recreation, you'll be part of a dedicated team working to create meaningful experiences for our community. This role offers an opportunity to make a real impact through thoughtful analysis and collaboration. Minimum Qualifications Experience : Two (2) years of professional experience performing data analysis and interpretation, program evaluation, and/or process improvement in an academic, data administration or business data analytics environment. Education : Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, Operations Research, Business Administration, Economics, Public Administration, Public Policy, Management, Finance, Statistics, Engineering or related field. Equivalency : An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted. Possession of a graduate degree in the above fields may be substituted for one year of the required experience. Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences We will use interview preference criteria: Strong written and verbal communications skills for data storytelling. Experience translating and interpreting data to report actionable business insights. Experience establishing dashboards, semantic models, and reports through PowerBI. Experience establishing Excel data models, pivot tables, visual charts, and pivot charts. Familiarity analysing large data sets establishing and creating visualization tools to identify trends and patterns. Ability to generate, clean, and interpret large datasets

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position. Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at Hiring@montgomerycountymd.gov. Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws. MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference. All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview. This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies. If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume. Montgomery County Ethics Law : Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code. Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website. Leave Benefits Our generous leave package starts with non-MLS permanent and term employees earning 15 days of sick leave and 15 days of annual leave in their first year, as well as up to three additional personal days each calendar year. Positions in MLS earn 35 days of paid time off each year. In addition, we offer all employees 10 paid holidays. Our leave policies adhere to the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993, and we provide six weeks of paid parental leave for new parents. Retirement Benefits All permanent and term positions are eligible for robust retirement plans. Public safety positions are eligible for a defined benefit pension plan in which they are vested after only five years. Employees in non-public safety positions can participate in retirement plans that contribute up to 12 percent of their annual salary. All employees can also participate in a supplemental retirement plan, the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, to contribute even more to their retirement goals. Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness Montgomery County employees are eligible to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Participants who meet all requirements may qualify for forgiveness on the remaining balance on their Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time in a qualifying public service position. To learn more about PSLF, please visit the Student Loan Repayment Benefits page. Our tuition assistance program allows you to receive up to $2,130 annually in tuition assistance to help you achieve a degree that supports your career path. Free Mass Transit Benefit County employees are entitled to use the RideOn Bus service for free with a valid County-employee ID. This benefit can be used any time of the day or evening, including weekends. We also offer a pre-tax flexible spending account to reduce the cost of other mass-transit options such as MARC trains and Metro. Reduced Child and Health Care Costs Working for Montgomery County also entitles permanent and term employees to participate in healthcare and childcare Flexible Spending Accounts. These plans allow eligible employees to save on a pretax basis for healthcare and dependent care costs incurred during the plan year. Employee Wellbeing We deeply care about your holistic wellness. Our award-winning wellness program, LiveWell, will support you in improving and maintaining your physical, mental, financial, social, and intellectual well-being. Learn more about our wonderful benefits available to you once you join our team. Montgomery County Benefits 01 MQ Question PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT AND DATA ANALYST II (000117) What is your highest level of completed education? N/A High School/GED Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Juris Doctor Doctorate 02 MQ Question PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT AND DATA ANALYST II (000117) Do you have a degree in Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, Operations Research, Business Administration, Economics, Public Administration, Public Policy, Management, Finance, Statistics, Engineering or related field? Yes No 03 MQ Question (PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT AND DATA ANALYST II (000117) How many years of professional experience do you have performing data analysis and interpretation, program evaluation and/or process improvement in an academic, data administration or business data analytics environment? No Experience

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04 Do you have experience collecting and analyzing data related to program or service performance? Yes No 05 Please describe your experience collecting and analyzing data related to program or service performance. If None, Put "NA" 06 Are you proficient in the following data analysis tools or software?a. Microsoft Excelb. SQLc. Power BId. Tableau Yes No 07 Please list any data analysis tools or software are you proficient in, as well as the Employer/Job Title? 08 Do you have experience creating dashboards, visualizations, or performance reports? Yes No 09 Please briefly describe your experience creating dashboards, visualizations, or performance reports. If None, Put "NA" 10 Have you ever used data to make recommendations that improved a program, service, or business process? Yes No 11 Briefly describe your experience using data to make recommendations that improved a program, service, or business process? If None, put "NA" 12 Do you have experience collaborating with program managers or leadership to align performance metrics with strategic goals? Yes No 13 Briefly describe your experience collaborating with program managers or leadership to align performance metrics with strategic goals. If None, put "NA" 14 Have you worked in a government, nonprofit, or community-focused organization collecting or analyzing performance data? Yes No 15 Briefly describe your experience working in a government, nonprofit, or community-focused organization collecting or analyzing performance data. If None, put "NA" 16 Do you have experience reviewing program eligibility applications for accuracy and compliance? Yes No 17 Briefly describe your experience reviewing program eligibility applications for accuracy and compliance. If None, put "NA" 18 Describe a time when you had to explain complex data findings to a non-technical audience. How did you ensure your message was clear and actionable? If None, put "NA" 19 How do you prioritize multiple data analysis projects with competing deadlines? Provide an example, or put "NA" 20 What strategies do you use to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the data you are managing? Required Question Montgomery County MD

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