Fire Department Data Analyst

JOB LOCATION

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 November 2nd, 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 employees may be required to work as essential personnel.

Physical Demands:

• Light physical work requiring the ability to lift 20 pounds with or without assistance
• Occasional walking, standing, lifting, and carrying
• Ability to review and interpret reports and other written documents with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to communicate with employees, opposing council, and other stakeholders with or without reasonable accommodation

Work Environment:

• Works primarily in an indoor office setting with regular computer and phone use
• Occasionally off-site or outdoor work (e.g., at emergency scenes or training events) with potential exposure to noise, weather, smoke, dust, or odors

 Equipment Used:

• Uses standard office equipment including personal computer and common office software such as email, internet, Word, Excel and menu driven databases
• This position may require the incumbent to use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, etc.) in the course of their employment

The city of Aurora will implement furlough days (unpaid days off) for most employees in 2026. The scheduled furlough dates are January 16, April 10, July 2, and December 24.

For Veterans preference:  Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.
           
The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer.  We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants.  It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.
                                         
Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug-free workplace.  A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired.
 

Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, and Employment References:
As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check. 

Applicants selected for safety-sensitive positions are required to complete and pass a drug screening as a condition of employment. Safety sensitive positions include Civil Service positions within Police and Fire Departments and positions where their job responsibilities have direct and substantial responsibility that would impact the health and safety of others.  

Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.

Notice Regarding Colorado Identification Document Protections (HB26‑1283)
As part of the employment eligibility verification process, the city of Aurora may request government-issued identification documents as permitted by law. Original identification documents will be reviewed only as necessary for employment eligibility verification and will not be retained longer than permitted by law. Applicants will retain possession and control of their original identification documents except for any temporary retention permitted or required by law.