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Description:
The Data Analyst will be responsible for discovering
analytics and system integrations requirements,
identifying data sources and criteria needed, documenting
specs for developers, testing the output, and
ensuring user acceptance. This position will work directly
with internal customers, business
process owners, leadership, Business Analysts, and BI, ETL, and Webservices
Developers.
The ideal candidate has proven working experience taking a
vaguely stated business question and unpacking it into specific requirements,
data sources, and criteria. The skillset is a cross between a business analyst
working with the customer on requirements discovery and a "data
detective" identifying and interpreting data using SQL and analysis
skills. Analytical /conceptual/ curious/ problem-solving mindset is an absolute
must. Experience writing SQL against complex tables containing historical/future
data is a must. Working knowledge of HR data and processes is strongly
preferred. Selected candidates will be expected to walk through their data
gathering, analysis, and SQL experience in detail.
***This role is 100% remote.**** Candidates outside the State of GA are
welcomed.
Requirements
Education and Experience (required)
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Statistics,
Business, Finance, or related field
• 3-4 years performing data analysis
• 3-4 years as a business analyst (working with stakeholders
on requirements and business process)
• 2-3 years of experience writing complex SQL queries
Qualifications (required)
• Above average analytical and conceptual thinking;
resourceful problem-solving
• Fascination with data, desire to learn new concepts, finds
business process and data analysis rewarding
• Expert level SQL skills; experience writing complex
queries with multiple table joins, subqueries, and
historical data
• Basic knowledge of database design principles, deep
understanding of relational databases
• Familiarity with data warehouse, data mart, ETL, and
webservices concepts
• Exposure to reporting tools and some hands-on experience
building reports
• Advanced Excel skills (formulas, charts, pivot tables)
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Experience communicating with all levels in the organization
in a clear and concise manner using non-
technical language
• Excellent documentation skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong experience working with HR data and processes
(PeopleSoft preferred or similar HR systems)
• Process analysis skills
• Ability to lead others to articulate requirements and
uncover hidden needs
• Familiarity with SDLC
• Experience managing multiple requests and projects
• Adaptability to changing requests and priorities