Business Analyst - SHORT TERM

Mbi Llc; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A data analytics firm in Richmond, Virginia is seeking an experienced Business Analyst. The role includes assessing existing data sources, working with various stakeholders, and making actionable recommendations to improve data reliability. Candidates should have strong analytical and project management skills, as well as 5+ years of experience in IT projects. Familiarity with MS Excel and Power Query is essential. The position offers a hybrid schedule requiring 2-3 days on-site work.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst in IT projects.
• Experience conducting data source/system reviews.
• Ability to analyze both structured and unstructured data.

Responsibilities

• Review and assess existing data sources to identify threats to data validity.
• Work with various divisions to develop actionable recommendations.
• Conduct interviews and review training materials during assessments.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management skills

Ability to build trust

Facilitation skills

Ability to translate technical issues

Experience assessing data validity

Experience with unstructured data

Education

Master’s degree in business administration or a related field

Bachelor’s degree in computer and information technology

Tools

MS Excel

Power Query

SQL

Job description

DBHDS - The Data Analytics and Visualization team is looking to fill a Business Analyst Position for the following project:

- 5+ years of BA Experience in IT projects. IT software/application project experience required.

- System Review Business Analyst will be utilized to review and assess the existing data sources and data source systems within the agency and identify threats to data validity and reliability.

- The analyst will work with the Division of Community Services, the Division of Clinical and Quality Management, the Division of Administration, and stakeholders to identify and develop actionable recommendations that when implemented will result in improvement to data validity and reliability.

- Thus, increasing the ability of the department to attest to the reliability of the data source and data source system and the validity and reliability of the data it produces. Current data exists in various data source systems and repositories.

- DBHDS has several systems that are utilized by the department that an individual may not be familiar with, unless they’ve worked for the state, such as WAMS, CONNECT and other systems, therefore the selected candidate will have access to information regarding all data sources and data source systems to be assessed as well as previously developed threat assessment reports.

- As part of the threat assessment process the selected candidate will review data source training materials; conduct subject matter expert and stakeholder interviews; review system training materials; shadow data source users; conduct source system table analysis, review, synthesize and prioritize all threats; develop and present actionable recommendations to mitigate identified threats.

- Threats to data security will not be assessed as part of this process. Daily check-ins may be required during onboarding and training. Hybrid schedule will be required (2-3 days a week).

- The ideal candidate will have strong analytical, interpersonal, and project management skills.

- The candidate must be able to build relationships with management, program personnel, and the IT department and must be able to explain complex issues in a way that they all understand.

- They will need experience with MS Excel spreadsheets, Power Query and data warehouse capabilities; experience in analyzing system problems, designing and testing standards and solutions, evaluating procedures and processes; experience working with structured and unstructured data.

Minimum educational requirements

- A master’s degree in business administration, with a concentration in information technology or a bachelor’s degree in computer and information technology or related field and 5 years of experience in a related field.

Fill the skill matrix below:

Skill

Amount

Candidate's No. of years of experience

Required

5

Knowledge of data warehouses

Required

5

Ability to assess data validity and reliability

Required

5

Experience conducting data source / system reviews

Required

5

Ability to analyze both structured and unstructured data

Required

5

Experience evaluating business processes and system procedures

Required

5

Ability to build trust and working relationships

Required

5

Facilitation and interview skills

Required

5

Translation of technical issues into plain language

Required

5

project management and self-management skills

Required

5

Experience conducting threat or risk assessments

Highly desired

5

Experience working in state government or large public-sector organizations

Highly desired

5

Familiarity with health, behavioral health, or human services data systems

Highly desired

5

Experience validating data used for reporting, performance measures, or compliance

Highly desired

5

SQL

Nice to have

5

Experience supporting system modernization or data improvement initiatives

Highly desired

5

Experience presenting findings to leadership or executive audiences

Highly desired

5

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