SENIOR PERFORMANCE ANALYST

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Senior Performance Analyst

Chicago Police Department

Strategic Initiatives Division

Number of Positions: 6

(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Salary: $82,884 Annually

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on 01/31/2026

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 improvement

Additional duties may be required for this position

Location: Public Safety Headquarters, 3510 S. Michigan Avenue

Days: Monday - Friday

Hours: 9:00AM - 5:00PM

THIS POSITION IS NOT IN CAREER SERVICE

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

* Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree plus three (3) years of work experience in program auditing or operations analysis, OR

* Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree or higher plus two (2) years of work experience in program auditing or operations analysis

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.

Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:

• Previous experience conducting complex data analysis and performance evaluation using SQL, Tableau, or GIS to produce actionable insights and data-driven recommendations.
• Previous experience designing analytical frameworks, performance indicators, and reports that measure program effectiveness.
• Previous experience in collecting, integrating, and interpreting data that supports operational improvements, policy development, and community engagement.

For Information on our employees benefits please visit our benefits website at:

https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.html

For Information on our salary and title structure visit our classifications website at:

https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/dhr/supp_info/JobClassification/2025_Classification_and_Pay_Plan.pdf

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