Data Analyst 1

Public Consulting Group; United States; Remote; USD 59,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public sector solutions firm seeks a professional to enhance education data collection and reporting processes. The role involves collaboration across teams to drive operational improvements and requires strong analytical skills. The ideal candidate will have experience in business requirements development and a commitment to team success.

Benefits

Medical benefits

401k

Paid time off

Parental leave

Flexible work hours

Discretionary bonus

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience gathering and defining business requirements.
• Ability to work effectively in remote settings.
• Demonstrated effective communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Gathers, defines, and drives business requirements development.
• Identifies and creates systems for data collection efficiencies.
• Manages and maintains system documentation.

Skills

Proficiency in MS Office

R & Python for Machine Learning

Analyze education data using SQL

Production of Ad Hoc reports

Excellent communication skills

Commitment to team culture

Problem-solving abilities

Ability to work independently

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Relevant technical certificate

3+ years relevant experience

Job description

Public Consulting Group LLC (PCG) is a leading public sector solutions implementation and operations improvement firm that partners with health, education, and human services agencies to improve lives. Founded in 1986, PCG employs approximately 2,000 professionals throughout the U.S.—all committed to delivering solutions that change lives for the better. The firm is a member of a family of companies with experience in all 50 states, and clients in three Canadian provinces and Europe. PCG offers clients a multidisciplinary approach to meet challenges, pursue opportunities, and serve constituents across the public sector. To learn more, visit www.publicconsultinggroup.com.

• Gathers, defines, and drives business requirements development
• Manages and maintains system documentation related to system requirements, change requests, etc.
• Collaborates with system developers, clients, and user focus groups to ensure strong communication and feedback loops to inform continual system improvement
• Identifies and creates systems that lead to efficiencies and improvements in state and district level education data collection, integration and reporting;
• Responsible for the management of data dictionaries, data flow diagrams, etc. for all products and related services supported by the regional team
• Develops, streamlines, and actively participates in user assurance testing procedures in areas of assigned focus and responsibility
• Supports aspects of the business cycle, including system demonstrations, proposals and implementations
• Analyzes and reviews current processes to assess operational efficiencies

• Proficiency in MS Office products, including Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and other databases
• Experience using R & Python for Machine Learning or Power Apps highly desirable
• Ability to analyze quantitative and qualitative education data preferably utilizing SQL
• Demonstrated ability to create Ad Hoc reports using system data
• Excellent organizational, oral presentation and written communication skills; including the ability to listen, question and communicate effectively
• A relentless commitment to contributing to a team culture that is focused on exceptional client service, high quality products, effective communication, and collaboration
• Ability to work effectively in both independent and diverse multi-task team environments
• Ability to recognize issues, provide solutions, and drive positive change
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, relevant technical certificate or 3+ relevant years’ experience required
• 3+ years prior work experience gathering, defining and articulating business requirements

The above is intended to describe the general contents and requirements of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all duties, responsibilities or skills of personnel so classified.

This position is a remote, work from home position. PCG is a remote-friendly organization and is committed to creating a culture where remote work remains a vital part of the company’s success. To be successful in a remote work role at PCG, you must:

• be available during your set working hours.
• have a safe, private, and distraction-free environment in which to complete your work, and
• be able to give your full attention to the completion of your PCG job duties.

Some travel to the office or elsewhere may be required for team meetings, client meetings, etc.

We are accepting applications on an ongoing basis until filled.

PCG provides the following reasonable range of compensation for this role: $59,000 - $65,000and a potential discretionary bonus of up to 10%

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Compensation:

Compensation for roles at Public Consulting Group varies depending on a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by applicable law, PCG provides the following reasonable range of compensation for this role below. In addition, PCG provides a range of benefits for this role, including medical and dental care benefits, 401k, PTO, parental leave, bereavement leave.

EEO Statement:

Public Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to celebrating diversity and intentionally creating a culture of inclusion. We believe that we work best when our employees feel empowered and accepted, and that starts by honoring each of our unique life experiences. At PCG, all aspects of employment regarding recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, return from layoff, company-sponsored training, education, and social and recreational programs are based on merit, business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social, or ethnic origin, sex, gender identity and/or expression, age, physical, mental, or sensory disability, sexual orientation, marital, civil union, or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, citizenship status, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. PCG will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. PCG believes in health, equality, and prosperity for everyone so we can succeed in changing the ways the public sector, including health, education, technology and human services industries, work.