Principal Operations Analyst

Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District is seeking an experienced operations analyst to lead studies that improve efficiency and service delivery. Under general supervision, you will design and conduct analyses, develop data collection systems, and model processes to identify cost savings and performance gains.

You will work with managers and senior staff to define objectives, build data-driven recommendations, and oversee analysts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus three years of analytics or project management experience.
• Master’s degree plus two years of analytics or management experience.

Responsibilities

• Identify study scope and objectives with managers.
• Develop data collection processes and surveys.
• Design data models and perform statistical analyses.
• Prepare reports and recommend operational improvements.
• Oversee analysts and coordinate studies.
• Present findings to leadership.

Skills

Data analysis

Statistical analysis

Project management

Data collection

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm on 09/07/2026

Under general supervision, functions as a technical expert or team leader in the design and conduct of a broad range of studies to improve operations, and performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Meets with managers to identify the scope of problems and define the objectives of studies
• Evaluates complex business and operational systems and drafts detailed flow charts and models to assess current work methods and processes
• Interfaces with senior leadership, program managers, and external stakeholders to identify, evaluate and define opportunities for improved efficiency, cost-savings and process improvements
• Develops work plans and data collection processes for achieving study objectives
• Designs in-depth survey questionnaires, scannable data collections forms, and/or web-based data collection systems and uses statistical analyses to evaluate collected survey data
• Coordinates and oversees professional analysts in the conduct of operations studies
• Researches techniques, methods, and processes to obtain information on specific areas under review
• Develops and oversees the maintenance of databases used to collect and report on information gathered
• Constructs complex mathematical models and uses computer applications to evaluate data
• Writes, reviews, and edits reports and manuals documenting study results and recommending changes to improve operations
• Develops and presents new or revised processes, procedures, and work standards to managers
• Develops performance measurements for new or modified programs and procedures
• Monitors and documents changes to ensure their effectiveness and recommends modifications as necessary
• Works with managers and consultants in program implementation
• Designs computer applications to automate manual processes, as required
• Defines specifications for consultants responsible for designing programs that will replace manual operations
• Facilitates training for staff to ensure strategic work plans are developed according to established guidelines

Additional duties may be required for this position

Location: 400 S. State Street HWLC 10th floor

Days: Monday – Friday

Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree plus three (3) years of work experience in operations analysis, project management, strategic planning, program auditing or business management consulting, OR
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree plus two (2) years of work experience in operations analysis, project management, strategic planning, program auditing or business management consulting

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires applicants to complete an interview which will include a written 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.

Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following

• Proficiency working with qualitative and quantitative data analysis
• Experience in performing complex statistical analyses and operational modeling
• Experience developing and managing data collection, analytics and administrative processes
• Experience in government infrastructure management operations
• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency (MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)

Application Evaluation: Initial evaluation will be based on the information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resources staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow 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