Data Analyst - Fire

auroragov; South Dakota; On-site; USD 67,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness center

Career development

Retirement plan

Public transit access

Job summary

City of Aurora’s Fire Rescue data team seeks a Data Analyst to acquire, manage, analyze, and report AFR operational data to support performance measurement and regulatory reporting.

You will develop recurring and ad hoc dashboards, perform data integration across CAD, RMS, and NERIS, and use SQL and BI tools to present findings that inform leadership decisions and drive service improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Analytics, Public Administration with emphasis in quantitative analysis, or closely related field.
• Strong knowledge of BI tools and data visualization concepts.
• Experience in data modeling, reporting, and analytics in public safety or similar domains.

Responsibilities

• Maintain AFR data and reporting functions across CAD, RMS, NERIS and related databases.
• Develop and maintain data integrations between systems to ensure consistent data quality.
• Generate regular and ad-hoc reports and dashboards to support operations and decision making.
• Collaborate with staff to define data requirements and ensure accuracy of analyses.
• Provide updates on AFR GIS data and participate in evaluating new data technologies.

Skills

BI tools

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Science or related field

Tools

SQL

Job description

JOB LOCATION

15151 E Alameda Pkwy Aurora, Colorado 80012-1555
Cit y of Aurora , Colorado

It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity , Respect, Professionalism , and Customer Service , and we welcome all who share these values to apply.

Why Work for Aurora?

• Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
• Diverse community
• Competitive total compensation package
• Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
• Light rail station minutes away
• On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
• Access to innovation workspaces

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Hiring Salary for this position is $ 67,074 - $ 83,842 annually.

The deadline to submit applications is October 28th, 2026 at 11:59pm.

Please note, the City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications on a first-come, first-serve basis; as soon as we determine a qualified pool of applicants exists, this position may be closed without notice.

OVERVIEW OF ROLE

The Data Analyst - Fire acquires, manages, integrates, analyzes, and reports Aurora Fire Rescue (AFR) operational data to support department operations, performance measurement, regulatory reporting, and informed decision-making. The position performs data ingestion, validation, quality assurance, transformation, and integration across multiple public safety systems; develops recurring and ad hoc reports, dashboards, and analyses; and supports statistical, geospatial, and predictive analytics initiatives.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Data Systems Management & Quality Assurance :

• Maintain and support AFR data and reporting functions within public safety information systems, including CAD, RMS, NERIS, and related databases
• Troubleshoot and resolve data issues (e.g., missing or incomplete reports) by applying data validation rules or adjusting system configurations to maintain data integrity and meet required standards
• Ensure data accuracy and reliability for leadership decisions and regulatory compliance (e.g., NERIS incident reporting)

Data Integration & Compliance Reporting:

• Develop and maintain data integrations between systems (CAD, RMS, NERIS) to ensure consistent, high-quality data across all sources
• Compile, validate, and submit incident data reports to meet local, state, and federal requirements (including timely NERIS reporting)
• Collaborate with operational personnel and subject-matter experts to define data requirements, validate analytical assumptions, and ensure reports and analyses accurately reflect AFR operations

Data Analysis & Reporting:

• Generate regular and ad-hoc reports and dashboards to meet identified operational needs
• Use SQL and business intelligence tools to extract, combine, and analyze data from multiple sources, identifying trends and patterns
• Present clear findings and visualizations that provide stakeholders with timely, accurate information for decision-making, performance monitoring, and service improvements
• Develop and maintain documentation for data definitions, queries, validation rules, reporting methodologies, integrations, and recurring analytical processes

Operational Analytics Support:

• Perform statistical and trend analyses on data to identify operational patterns, risks, and areas for improvement
• Summarize data insights and assist the Data Analytics Supervisor in developing data-driven recommendations for crews, command staff, and executive leadership
• Support the development, testing, validation, and application of predictive and forecasting tools used to evaluate incident demand and operational trends

GIS and Special Projects:

• Provide updates and analysis of AFR GIS data
• Assist in evaluating and implementing new data-related technologies and tools

Other Duties:

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

This job description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new additions may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Analytics, Public Administration with an emphasis in quantitative analysis, or a closely related field

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