Data Analytics Lead — Performance & Insights

Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois is seeking a Senior Data Analyst to support organizational performance, accountability, and data‑informed decision‑making within the Department.

The role involves supervising Data Analysts, developing data extraction and validation processes, building dashboards, and providing technical guidance to ensure data quality and actionable insights for leadership and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in criminology, public policy, or related social science field.
• 3 years of progressively responsible professional experience involving data analysis, performance measurement, research, program evaluation, business intelligence, statistical analysis, reporting, or closely related analytical work.
• At least 1 year of statistical programming using SPSS, R, or Python, preferably with criminal justice or civil law data.
• 1 year of experience supervising professional staff, leading analytical projects, serving as a technical lead, and providing training/coaching.
• Primary residence in Illinois within 90 days of hire.
• LEADS/CANTS background check and medical/drug screen as part of pre-employment requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the daily work of Data Analysts, prioritizing tasks and providing guidance.
• Train, coach, and develop Data Analysts in data extraction, cleaning, analysis, and reporting.
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, consistency, and appropriate methodology in analyses and reports.
• Lead data requests from Department leadership, judiciary, and external partners.
• Translate complex quantitative information into clear tables, charts, and dashboards.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Descriptive statistics

Data quality

Performance measurement

Program evaluation

Data visualization

Interpretation

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in criminology or related field

Tools

SQL

R

Python

SPSS

SAS

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

The Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois is seeking a Senior Data Analyst to support organizational performance, accountability, and data‑informed decision‑making within the Department.

The role involves supervising Data Analysts, developing data extraction and validation processes, building dashboards, and providing technical guidance to ensure data quality and actionable insights for leadership and stakeholders.