Data Analyst

The Data Analyst reports to the Director of Data Management and is an integral member of the Data Management Office. The Data Analyst plays a key role working with subject matter experts to ensure proper utilization of data via analysis, discovery and investigation of potential data quality issues. The Data Analyst will use his or her’s skills in data analysis, data mapping, and investigation to help business units and other associates in the data management group deliver key information assets like reports, data integrations, data quality profiles, dashboards and design documents. The data analyst will work on other data related projects as directed by the Manager of the Data Management Office.

Experience with data warehouse environments is highly desirable. Experience with SQL databases and business requirements gathering and creation will be necessary for this position. The Data Analyst will work closely with other team members of the Data Management Group which includes the Data Integration team, Business Intelligence, and Data Governance/Data Quality. The Data Analyst will communicate effectively with other team members and management to deliver results in a timely fashion.

The successful candidate for this role will have 5 or more years working in a similar capacity with excellent communication skills and hands on expertise with data query tools.

Responsibilities

• Work with management to prioritize data and information needs
• Working with subject matter experts and assisting the business analyst to translate needs to business requirements with an emphasis on non-technical, business friendly terms and language.
• Interpret data, analyze results
• Develop data mappings, data flows, and data lineage artifacts.
• Develop expertise in data structures, and data elements to assist other members of the Data Management Office.
• Identify and make recommendations as to acquisition of new sources of data.
• Identify data quality issues and make recommendations to improve the overall quality of data.
• Identify and define new process improvement opportunities
  
  

Education And Experience

• BA/BS in Business, computer science, Information Management or related discipline
• Proven working experience as a data analyst or business data analyst
• 5+ Years’ professional experience
  
  

Required Skills

• Strong working knowledge writing queries in structured query language (SQL). Experience with other data manipulation and data preparation techniques and technologies
• Experience with one or more of the major database platforms (Oracle, MS Sql Server, MySql)
• Familiarity and working knowledge MS Office, Visio or other diagramming tools
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to articulate complex ideas and findings
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy
• Good working knowledge of data mapping techniques, and writing business requirements
• Experience and exposure to project management concepts and tools
• Required non-technical skills include: written communication, interpersonal skills working in an team environment, complex problem solving, results orientated, adaptability to change, self-motivated, able to see the big picture while delivering tangible results
  
  

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