Competency: Analytical

Assessments Measuring Analytical Skills:
Survey 1 (4-point scale; Competency Comments)
Survey 2 (4-point scale; Competency Comments)
Survey 3 (5-point scale; Competency Comments)
Survey 4 (5-point scale; radio buttons)
Survey 5 (4-point scale; words)
Survey 6 (4-point scale; words)
Survey 7 (5-point scale; competency comments; N/A)
Survey 8 (3-point scale; Agree/Disagree words; N/A)
Survey 9 (3-point scale; Strength/Development; N/A)
Survey 10 (Comment boxes only)
Survey 11 (Single rating per competency)
Survey 12 (Slide-bar scale)

Definition: Skilled in or using analysis especially in thinking or reasoning to solve problems quickly and effectively.

Feedback Seeking

Asks the "right" questions to size up or evaluate situations.
Gathers information from a variety of sources.
Actively seeks constructive feedback from others.
Recognizes areas of missing data and suggests other ways to obtain the needed information.

Data Driven

Analyzes data and information from several sources and arrives at logical conclusions.
Analyzes data using statistical methods.
Uses a variety of data collection methods.
Implements a variety of data gathering techniques.
Uses data from a variety of sources.
Examines problems in depth and from multiple points of view.
Uses standard data collection practices.
Analyzes data to meet constituent needs.
Analyzes data to meet the needs of clients.
Is comfortable working with numbers and data.
Uses analytical techniques to assure that adequate resources are available to meet the needs of the department.
Connects experiences, analyzes the facts and spots issues across a wide array of legal and business issues to see patterns and draw conclusions not readily apparent to others.

Develops Knowledge

Identifies the root cause of a problem.
Understands complex issues and problems.
Understands and capitalizes on relationships between conflicting goals.

Problem Solving

Uses appropriate techniques to solve problems.
Identifies problems and issues needing resolution.
Analyzes issues and reduces them to their component parts.
Uses current data for decision making.
Determines important parameters or issues to take into account when solving problems.
Divides complex problems or tasks into components/parts for further analysis.

Detail Oriented

Selects the appropriate techniques for analysis.
Identifies discrepancies and inconsistencies in reports.

Interpretation

Determines averages and trends in the data.
Can effectively interpret and analyze data.
Able to project future data points based on historical data.
Looks for trends in the data.
Able to interpret financial data, reports, balance sheets, and cash flow analysis.
Organizes information for decision making.

Comparative Analysis

Balances risks and costs with the rewards and probabilities of success when decisions.
Identifies deviations from stated goals and objectives.
Evaluates the integrity and comparability of data and identify existing gaps.
Identifies patterns in conflicting information, events, or data.

Understands Business Impact

Identifies opportunities for progress and innovation.
Prioritizes various actions to be taken when solving a problem.
Recognizes patterns, draws logical conclusions, and makes recommendations for action.
Identifies the part of the business value chain that is affected by a particular decision or action, diagnoses the situation, and prioritize what needs to be done and who needs to be involved.

Data Validation and Quality

Implements data validation techniques and methods.
Validates the accuracy of data collected.
Performs checks on data accuracy and quality.
Uses alternate tools for analysis to check the reliability of previous analyses.