Business Data Analyst

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Business Data Analyst for a contract assignment with one of our premier Insurance clients in Hartford, CT or Charlotte, NC.

The Enterprise Data Services department's Commercial Lines team is looking for a skilled Sr. Business Data Consultant to join us. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional communication skills, experience in data analysis, and strong SQL abilities to gather required data from various data sources. You will engage with a diverse array of business customers, including IT, Product, and Reporting partners across the enterprise.

Responsibilities :

• Applies strong functional knowledge and elicitation techniques necessary to draw out data and analytics business requirements completely and accurately from stakeholders.
• Performs requirements planning, monitoring and requirements management.
• Independently performs rigorous data analysis, data discovery and data profiling using industry standard querying tools (SQL) to support business requirements development that are complete, clear, unambiguous, well written and appropriate to audience.
• Maintains data mapping documents, bus matrix and/or other data design artifacts that define business data requirements and transformation rules.
• Act as liaison and advisor/consultant between the business and IT stakeholders providing thought leadership.
• Lead responsibility in mentoring, instructing, assigning, directing, and checking the work of Business Data Analysts within their group.
• Acts as a change leader to help and drive implementation of industry best practices. Provides support and consulting by answering questions, researching possible solutions to complex problems, and fostering open communication between the customer and development team.
• Identifies logical, relevant business, data relationships between complex topics in the broader context of own project or functional area.
• Identifies choices and improvement opportunities to better align own work with the direction and strategic priorities of the broader organization.
  
  

Required Skills:

• 6 years of experience in business requirements or data analysis preferably supporting the Insurance industry and data warehouse or reporting/analytic projects
• Proficient in Industry Standard querying tools (SQL).
• Strong critical thinking skills and analytical ability
• Proven ability to organize and manage multiple priorities in a timeline driven environment
• Advanced business acumen with technical aptitude
• Experience in working in an Agile team environment
• Detail oriented with strong communication skills (both verbal and non-verbal)
  
  

Preferred Skills:

• Hands on experience with Snowflake is desired
  
  

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at https://sgainc.com/ .

SGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Religion, National Origin, Disability, Veteran Status, Age, Marital Status, Pregnancy, Genetic Information, or Other Legally Protected Status. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and our services, programs, and activities. Please visit our company EEO page to request an accommodation or assistance regarding our policy.