Data Visualization Analyst I

• JOB-7616
• Data Visualization Analyst I
• Henderson, NV
• Contract
• Link Technologies (LinkTechConsulting.com), a Las Vegas-based IT consulting firm, is currently seeking a Data Visualization Analyst I to join our team.
  
  

Job Summary

This role will help design and develop interactive data visualizations using tools and software packages to support data-based decision-making.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (e.g., General Education Development (GED), foreign equivalency, etc.).
• Five (5) years of professional experience working with enterprise databases (e.g., MySQL, Oracle, SQL Server) to create reports, data visualizations, or business intelligence solutions; OR, an Associate degree in a related field (e.g., computer science, computing and information technology from an accredited college/university, plus three (3) years of relevant experience; OR a Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college/university, along with one (1) year of relevant experience.
• One (1) year of experience writing SQL queries, functions, and stored procedures.
• One (1) year of experience creating reports, data visualizations, or Business Intelligence (BI) solutions using a commercial toolset or scripting language.
• Proficient in writing SQL queries, including the use of aggregate functions and group by/having clauses.
• Skilled in creating SQL stored procedures using PL/SQL or T-SQL.
• Experienced in developing ETL procedures using commercial tools or SQL stored procedures.
• Capable of designing data visualizations through commercial toolsets or scripting languages.
• Adept at translating end-user functional requirements into clear problem statements and actionable solutions.
• Proficient in providing end-user support via phone, email, and face-to-face interactions in small group settings.
• Committed to staying up-to-date with the latest technologies and applications.
• Detail-oriented in ensuring data accuracy to the highest degree possible.
• Collaborative team player, working effectively with coordinators, analysts, database administrators, and other personnel.
• Knowledgeable in common database, spreadsheet, word processing, and student information system (SIS) software.
• Capable of learning and applying relevant policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
• Effective communicator, both verbally and in writing.
• Possesses the physical and mental stamina required for the demands of the role.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in Computer Science (CS) or Management Information Systems (MIS).
  
  

Responsibilities

• Works directly with school and central office administration to gather functional requirements; works with departmental team to synthesize final functional requirements.
• Structures, develops, and programs interactive, dynamic data visualizations (i.e., charts, graphs, tables, etc.) to meet end-users' functional needs.
• Develops/conducts quality assurance checks to test, validate, and evaluate department data visualizations for accuracy, performance, and alignment with end-user requirements.
• Identifies functional data stores needed to fulfill data visualization needs; creates Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) procedures necessary to access data stores in data visualization toolsets.
• Resolves end-user inquiries in a timely, professional, proactive manner.
• Writes requirements, specifications, data dictionaries, self-documenting code, and other documents according to documentation standards.
• Writes end-user documentation including procedures and instructions; assists end-users in implementing new/modified programs and applications.
• Designs and provides training to school staff/administration on the use, manipulation, and analysis of interactive data visualizations.
• Monitors, analyzes, and reviews the use of data applications; recommends improvements to data applications' design and delivery.
• Maintains effective communication with customers throughout application development.
• Conforms to safety standards, as prescribed.
• Performs other tasks related to the position, as assigned.
  
  

Link Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other factors protected by law.