Company Description

A best-in-class city that attracts best-in-class talent, Philadelphia is an incredible place to build a career. From our thriving arts scene and rich history to our culture of passion and grit, there are countless reasons to love living and working here. With a workforce of over 30,000 people, and more than 1,000 different job categories, the City of Philadelphia offers boundless opportunities to make an impact.

As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, comprehensive health care and benefits, and the experience you need to grow and excel. If you’re interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia, start here.

What we offer

• Impact - The work you do here matters to millions. 
• Growth - Philadelphia is growing, why not grow with it? 
• Diversity & Inclusion - Find a career in a place where everyone belongs.
• Benefits - We care about your well-being.

Agency Description

The mission of the Department of Revenue is to collect tax and non-tax revenue due to the City and tax revenue due to the School District of Philadelphia while providing service to customers that is fair and efficient and ensuring that the City provides services that the residents can see, touch, and feel. The Department’s collections enable the Administration to invest in the Mayor’s strategic priorities, including housing, education, and making Philadelphia the safest, cleanest, and greenest big City in the nation with economic opportunity for everyone.

Job Description

Data and Research Manager manages a group of analysts that works primarily with tax and water customer data from internal City systems and external Federal, State, and third-party sources for the purposes of driving revenue generation, reporting on revenues and receivables, responding to information requests, and conducting data analysis/enhancement.

Essential Functions

• Manages a group of analysts that works primarily with tax and water customer data from internal City systems and external Federal, State, and third-party sources for the purposes of driving revenue generation, reporting on revenues and receivables, responding to information requests, and conducting data analysis/enhancement.
• Coordinates across units, departments, and outside partners on relevant projects and cross-departmental initiatives.
• Attends internal and external working groups, panels, and meetings as required by the Data and Research Unit and Department of Revenue core mission.
• Extensive knowledge of all data systems available to our staff
• Leveraging the strengths of available staff to ensure timely and accurate completion of all assignments and requests that are within the Data and Research unit’s scope of responsibility.
• Managers must have a strong mix of technical ability, interpersonal skills and organizational skills to fulfill their responsibilities of guiding the day-to-day activity of the Data and Research Units. 

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to effectively build and manage teams toward a common goal
• Meticulous documentation and organization skills
• Experience in building ETL workflows and Data Warehousing
• Analytical thinker
• Detail-oriented
• Effective at building and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Process Improvement driven
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple assignments

Ideal candidate(s) will preferably have an intermediate knowledge of SQL, Python, R, ArcGIS and BI visualization tools

Qualifications

Successful candidate(s) will possess the following skills and qualifications:

• Educational level- Undergraduate or graduate 
• Experience- 5 years of relevant professional experience within the department or 3 years in management role outside of the department, primarily in a data management setting 

Additional Information

TO APPLY: Interested candidates must submit a resume.

Salary Range: $86,000 - $94,722

Discover the Perks of Being a City of Philadelphia Employee:

• Transportation: City employees get unlimited FREE public transportation all year long through SEPTA’s Key Advantage program. Employees can ride on SEPTA buses, subways, trolleys, and regional rail for their daily commute and more.
• Parental Benefits: The City offers its employees 6 weeks of paid parental leave.
• We offer Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
• Employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Generous retirement savings options are available
• Pay off your student loans faster - As a qualifying employer, City of Philadelphia employees are eligible to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Join the ranks of hundreds of employees who have already benefited from this program and achieved student loan forgiveness.
• Unlock Tuition Discounts and Scholarships - The City of Philadelphia has forged partnerships with over a dozen esteemed colleges and universities in the area, ensuring that our employees have access to a wide range of tuition discounts and scholarships. Experience savings of 10% to 40% on your educational expenses, extending not only to City employees but in some cases, spouse and dependents too!

Join the City of Philadelphia team today and seize these incredible benefits designed to enhance your financial well-being and personal growth!

*The successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire

Effective May 22, 2023, vaccinations are no longer required for new employees that work in non-medical, non-emergency or patient facing positions with the City of Philadelphia. As a result, only employees in positions providing services that  are patient-facing medical care (ex: Nurses, doctors, emergency medical personnel), must be fully vaccinated.

The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not permit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status. If you believe you were discriminated against, call the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations at 215-686-4670 or send an email to faqpchr@phila.gov.

For more information, go to: Human Relations Website: http://www.phila.gov/humanrelations/Pages/default.aspx