Job Description

Job Title: Data Analyst

Location: Washington DC 20032

Duration: 12 months with possible extension

Job Overview:

• 16+ years of experience.

• The purpose of the position is to understand functional & technical requirements, analyze data, develop / deploy complex reports, & create project documentation related to data from the agency's applications.

• The master data analyst will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of data across various systems within the organization.

• This role involves conducting thorough data analysis to identify trends and discrepancies and collaborating with cross-functional teams to address data needs and enhance data management practices.

• The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, proficiency in data management tools, and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders, driving continuous improvement in data quality and governance.

• The work includes development and maintenance of consulting relationships with multiple agencies that have unique systems, data, programs, business and problems requirements; project planning; coordination of multiple projects; identification of problems; and development of alert native solution.

• The complexity of the work is often compounded by the need to respond to agency business problems rapidly in response to Federal or District regulations.

• Decisions regarding what needs to be done include largely undefined issues and elements and require extensive probing and analysis to determine the nature and scope of the problems.

• The work requires continuing efforts to resolve unyielding problems.

Responsibilities:

• Interfaces, independently, with high level stakeholders via meetings, emails, and phone calls to manage data projects.

• Gather and document requirements; and to gather sample data throughout all phases of the project to ensure data quality.

• Works with District agency resources to analyze, compile. verify, and query data as part of data warehousing services.

• Develops complex SQL queries used by reporting environments and data-driven dashboard applications Creates metadata and data dictionaries.

• Designs and documents methods to facilitate the implementation of new database systems.

• Designs and implements reports using SQL as well as a variety of reporting and business intelligence tools.

• Develops and administers data standards, policies and procedures; and develops new standards, methods, and techniques.

• Develops common approaches to problem solving and meeting processing requirements. Develops and analyzes new projects.

• Creates scripts to identify and correct common errors and data inconsistencies in incoming data.

• The incumbent will make extensive use of structured query language (SQL).

• Troubleshoots problems involved in the input, retrieval or modification of database information and the general operation and maintenance pertinent to any of the enterprise data system elements or sub-elements.

• Perform complex data analyses including experience validating data and identifying and correcting data inconsistencies and errors. Analyzes and defines requirements and specifications pertinent to enterprise systems and applications.

• Analyzes and plans for anticipated changes in data capacity requirements.

• Evaluates the impact of technological changes; and/or conceives of solutions to highly complex technical issues.

• Operate and maintain Business Intelligence systems and ancillary systems for serving up data analytics.

• Coordinates all activities with the project manager throughout the full software development life cycle (SDLC). to include design, development, and testing.

• Works with minimal oversight as a technical lead on data-driven reporting and applications development projects.

• Keep abreast of current trends regarding all aspects of database management. Keep information of latest concepts, developments, approaches, and solutions to effective agency data management.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Education/Certification Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in IT or related field or equivalent experience

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