Business Data Analyst

Austincc; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Austincc is seeking a data analytics professional to plan, manage and coordinate activities in designated program areas. You will research and analyze statewide business data related to planning, performance measures, customer feedback, and process improvements, and develop tools to support data-driven decisions.

You will act as a liaison to IT and partners, build databases, write SQL queries, and maintain documentation for system improvements while ensuring compliance with regulations and

Qualifications

• Ability to analyze large data sets and identify solutions.
• Experience with SQL Server and writing queries.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and data tools.
• Knowledge of database development and performance management.
• Strong oral and written communication.
• Experience with data integration across platforms.

Responsibilities

• Create and update reports to support management and performance metrics.
• Research, compile, organize, and analyze large datasets from multiple systems.
• Collaborate with IT to adopt technology that supports business processes.

Skills

Data analysis

SQL queries

Data management

Performance metrics

Microsoft Office

SDLC knowledge

Communication skills

Data integration

Tools

SQL Server

Power BI

SharePoint

Excel

Teams

SAS

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Job Description

Plan, manage and coordinate designated activities related to assigned program area(s). Research and analyze the statewide business relative to planning, performance measures, customer feedback, performance improvements, and communicate results. Support programmatic analysis, reporting, and data management functions by developing and maintaining databases and data services needed to support the business. Apply business knowledge and technical expertise in developing tools to help make data driven decisions, report on program performance, and build efficiencies into daily work products and processes. Respond to ad-hoc requests for information. Perform all functions in compliance with state regulations and policies. Function as technical liaison to the Information Technology Division (ITD) and external partners and demonstrate high proficiency in computer software applications with some programming capabilities. Develop recommendations and maintain documentation for improvements to existing data, systems and system configuration, and processes in support of business activities and provide technical assistance for developed applications to all end users.

How you will contribute:

• Business Reporting: Create and update various types of reports to support management for assigned program and report on performance and performance metrics. Recommend and provide new reports as needed and ensure reports address stakeholder and management needs.
• Data Management: Research, compile, organize, and analyze large amounts of data from various systems and sources; revise and update existing databases to include adding new data fields and developing recommendations and maintaining documentation for improvements to existing data, systems, and processes.
• IT Liaison: Seek out and adopt technology to assist business group(s). Work with IT professionals in creating, testing and aligning technology to meet business processes.

What will make you successful:

• Demonstrated skill developing and managing large data sets and integrating data from different sources and across different platforms.
• Knowledge of the interrelationships among project data, including phases, schedules, and estimates.
• Knowledge of theory and principles of database development, data management, business process improvement, and performance management.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office products.
• Proficient use of SQL Server and writing database queries in SQL.
• Some knowledge of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to apply logic and reasoning to identify and analyze problem areas and recommend various solutions consistent with applicable regulations and policies.
• Demonstrated skill developing, managing large data sets, integrating data from different sources and across different platforms.
• Knowledge of theory and principles of database development, data management, business process improvement, and performance management.
• Proficient use of Microsoft software.
• Proficient use of SQL Server and writing database queries in SQL.
• Skill in oral and written communication to build effective relationships.
• Skill in working with business and financial information systems.

Additional Considerations:

• Knowledge of statistical analysis using SAS-R, mathematical based modeling experience.
• Knowledge of statistical methods, data analysis, needs assessments, and principles of business process evaluation.
• Proficient use of Microsoft SharePoint, Teams, Excel, Power BI, etc.