Data Analyst - Fire

JOB LOCATION
15151 E Alameda Pkwy Aurora, Colorado 80012-1555
City 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
Experience:
Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in data analysis, data management, business intelligence, or a closely related field, including experience working with large datasets and integrating or analyzing data from multiple sources
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with data analysis in public safety, fire service, or emergency management
Familiarity with public safety data systems (e.g., CAD, RMS) and geographic information systems (GIS) is highly desirable
Knowledge of:
Principles, best practices, and statistical methods used in data analysis and performance measurement
Data quality assurance, validation, governance, and integrity practices
Relational database concepts, data structures, and SQL
Principles and methods of data visualization and dashboard development
Data integration concepts and methods for combining information from multiple systems
Applicable fire and emergency response data standards and reporting requirements, including NERIS
Principles and practices of geospatial analysis and GIS
Data privacy, confidentiality, and appropriate handling of sensitive or restricted information
Skills in:
Querying, extracting, transforming, validating, and analyzing data using SQL and related analytical tools
Identifying and resolving data quality issues
Developing and maintaining reports, dashboards, visualizations, and other analytical products
Analyzing large and complex datasets from multiple sources
Applying statistical and trend-analysis techniques to operational data
Using spreadsheet and business intelligence tools to organize, analyze, validate, and present information
Translating complex data into clear, accessible visualizations and narratives for technical and nontechnical audiences
Preparing and delivering clear written and oral presentations of analytical findings
Troubleshooting data, reporting, and integration issues
Ability to:
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with department personnel, City staff, other governmental agencies, vendors, and other stakeholders
Interpret operational needs and translate business questions into appropriate data and analytical approaches
Manage multiple assignments, priorities, and deadlines with appropriate attention to accuracy and detail
Exercise sound judgment when working with sensitive, confidential, or restricted information
Communicate technical concepts and analytical findings clearly to technical and nontechnical audiences
Work independently while collaborating effectively with operational and technical subject-matter experts
Learn and apply emerging analytical technologies, tools, and methodologies
Licenses and Certifications Required:
Valid Colorado driver’s license and ability to operate a city vehicle, or otherwise demonstrate ability to meet the transportation requirements of the position
Essential Personnel:
When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the city, all City of Aurora e