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Data Analyst

City of Cleveland • Full-time • Cleveland, Ohio, United States • $70k - $80k / year • 3m ago

Salary

$70,000.00 - $80,000.00 Annually

Location

1501 - Finance Admin

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

9149-HR

Department

1501 - Finance - Administration

Division

150101 - Finance Administration

Opening Date

05/05/2025

Closing Date

5/19/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Description

Data Analyst

The Data Analyst is responsible for complex data analysis in support of multiple city initiatives, with an emphasis on assisting the city’s Debt Manager with the issuance, management, and repayment of municipal bonds and other borrowing instruments. This role ensures compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and supports the city’s financial sustainability through effective financial planning and risk management. The Finance Analyst collaborates with internal departments, financial advisors, bond counsel, underwriters, rating agencies, and various stakeholders to manage the city's short-term and long-term financing strategies while supporting various financial projects across multiple divisions of the city.

Examples of Duties

Under administrative direction, is responsible for planning and adminstering a specific project or program for a City department. Serves as the administrative supervisor on projects or programs. Plans, assigns, supervises, and reviews activities of subordinate personnel. Monitors the project or program's operating budget and assists in the annual preparation of same. Designs, implements, and monitors procedures utilized in program evaluation. Develops and secures commitments from other City departments and agencies to provide services to program participants. Provides technical assistance or reviews program policies and procedures. Maintains current information and oversees the preparation of project status reports. Prepares financial and narrative reports and program applications. Communicates project/program status and information to municipal officials and/or public and private entities. May supervise employees assigned to the respective project. Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

A High School Diploma or GED is required. A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four year college or university in Business or Public Administration, Social Sciences, or closely related field preferred. Two (2) years of full-time, paid, progressively responsible experience in program administration is required. Must be able to lift and carry thirty (30) pounds. A valid State of Ohio Driver's License is required.

Supplemental Information

Key Responsibilities:

Support diverse projects across multiple lines of business by performing cash flow projections, economic impact calculations, and similar analytical functions.
Apply knowledge of financial markets, trends, and applicable laws and regulations in providing senior management with policy recommendations and action plans.

Prepare and present reports to the City Council, rating agencies, and other stakeholders.

Support the preparation of annual budgets and long-range financial forecasts.
Assist the Debt Manager in implementing the city’s debt management strategy in alignment with long-term capital plans and financial policies.
Provide operational assistance regarding the issuance of new municipal debt, including preparing official statements, coordinating with external advisors, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Monitor and analyze the city’s debt portfolio to identify refinancing opportunities, manage interest rate risks, and optimize debt service costs.
Ensure timely debt service payments and maintain accurate debt schedules and records.
Assist with investor relations and maintain transparency with stakeholders regarding the city’s debt obligations and financial health.
Develop and maintain the city’s debt policies and procedures.
Serve as a liaison with external auditors and assist with audits.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

Master’s degree and/or progress obtaining a finance related designation preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in investments, financial forecasting, portfolio management, debt management, or treasury operations, preferably in a government setting.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Strong knowledge of municipal finance laws, public debt instruments (e.g., general obligation bonds, revenue bonds), and capital planning.
Experience with rating agencies, financial advisors, and investment banks.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Proficiency in financial modeling and spreadsheet software (e.g., Excel, debt management systems).
Ability to communicate complex financial information to non-financial audiences.

Certifications (Preferred but not required):

Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO)
Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM)
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
Certified Treasury Professional (CTP)

The City's guiding principles are as follows: Placing Clevelanders at the Center, Empowering Employees to Do Purposeful Work, Defining Clear and Pragmatic Objectives, Leading with Trust and Transparency, Striving for Equity in All We Do, and Embracing Change. All City employees are responsible for embracing and carrying out these principles in all that they do.

The City of Cleveland makes available a variety of benefit options depending upon your employment status and any applicable union membership. In general, benefit options include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription medical and life insurance. Specific information regarding benefit eligibility will be discussed and reviewed at the time of hire.

Employer

City of Cleveland

Address

601 Lakeside Avenue

Cleveland, Ohio, 44114

Phone

216-664-2493