Job Description
SENIOR PERFORMANCE ANALYST Job Number: 409594 Description JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Senior Performance Analyst
Chicago Police Department
Office of Constitutional Policing and Reform
Number of Positions: 9
(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)
Starting Salary: $80,472 Annually
Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on 05/27/202 5
Under general supervision, performs fully functional professional analysis of programs and operations in city departments and makes recommendations to improve their effectiveness, and performs related duties as required
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Analyzes, interprets, and reports on performance data to support informed decision-making, operational efficiency, and policy improvements.
Assists in developing analytical frameworks to assess program performance, identify trends, evaluate community concerns, and measure progress toward departmental goals.
Produces high-quality research and reports that translate findings into meaningful insights and actionable recommendations.
Coordinates with internal divisions and external agencies to acquire and integrate relevant data for analysis of crime patterns, emerging issues, and service delivery.
Evaluates complex operational and business systems; drafts flowcharts and models to assess current work methods and identify areas for improvement.
Assists in developing performance indicators for new or modified programs and monitors implementation effectiveness, recommending modifications as needed.
Researches and applies best practices, statistical techniques, and modeling methods to inform organizational improvements and strategic planning.
Assists in developing and maintaining databases and dashboards to support data reporting and transparency.
Utilizes tools such as SQL, Tableau, and GIS platforms for data analysis, reporting, and visualization.
Facilitates the implementation of new procedures and standards; drafts manuals and documentation to institutionalize changes and improvements.
Additional duties may be required for this position
Location: Public Safety Headquarters, 3510 S. Michigan Avenue
Days: Monday - Friday
Hours: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree plus three years of work experience in program auditing or operations analysis, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience, provided that the minimum degree requirement is met.
NOTE: Candidates must pass a background investigation, drug screen, and other pre-employment procedures as determined by the Chicago Police Department
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS
This position requires applicants to complete an interview which will include a writing exercise and/or a skills assessment test as part of the interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the oral and written parts of the interview will be selected.
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APPLICATION EVALUATION: Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. The Department of Human Resource staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow any and all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. To learn more about our hiring practices click here.
ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.
The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.
City of Chicago
Brandon Johnson, Mayor
Job Posting: May 12, 2025, 2:37:54 PM | Closing Date (Period for Applying) - External: May 28, 2025, 4:59:00 AM BU: 20 | Salary: $80,472 Annually Pay Basis:Yearly City of Chicago
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