Job Title :
Master Data Analyst(757515)
Location :
Richmond, Virginia / Hybrid
Duration : 1 years
Client : Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT)
VDH .Net / SQL Server Programmer developer
- local candidates strongly preferred due to onsite requirement
- candidate must have experience working in data management as an analyst
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Business Integrated Solutions Division (BISD) is seeking a Master Data Analyst with demonstrated experience in data analytics to work as a key member of the Data Management team. This analyst will support teams working in Agile (Sprint) as well as traditional Waterfall methodologies for Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
Responsibilities include analyzing problems; documenting business processes and data lifecycle; developing data requirements, user stories and acceptance criteria; and testing. VDOT is a fast-paced organization with very high standards for work quality and efficiency. This position is expected to handle multiple projects, and remain flexible and productive, despite changing priorities and processes. Ongoing improvement and efficiency are a part of our culture, and each team member is expected to proactively contribute to process improvements.
Responsibilities :
Work with the Project team members and business stakeholders to understand business processes and data flowsDevelop expertise in the customers' datasets and data lifecycleProfile source data; review source data and compare content and structure to dataset requirements; identify conflicts and determine recommendations for resolutionConduct entity resolution to identify matching and merging and semantic conflictsConduct data attribute mapping back to the data sourceElicit, record, and manage metadataDiagram current processes and proposed modifications using process flows, context diagrams and data flow diagramsDiscover and document requirements and user stories with a focus on improving both business and technical processingDecompose requirements into Epics and Features and create clear and concise user stories that are easy to understand and implement by technical staffUtilize progressive elaboration; map stories to data models and architectures to be used by internal staff to facilitate master data managementIdentify and group related user stories into themes, document dependencies and associated business processesAssist Product Owner in maintaining the product backlogCreate conceptual prototypes and mock-upsCollaborate with staff, vendors, consultants, and contractors as they are engaged on tasks to formulate, detail and test potential and implemented solutionsCoordinate and Facilitate User Acceptance Testing with Business and ensure Project Managers / Scrum Masters are informed of the progressQualifications
Required :
The candidate must have a minimum of 10 years of experience delivering business data analysis artifacts5 years of experience as an Agile Business Analyst; strong understanding of Scrum concepts and methodology5 year of experience writing complex queries to analyze dataExperience translating client and product strategy requirements into dataset requirements and user storiesProficient with defining acceptance criteria and managing acceptance processExperience with enterprise data managementExpertise with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Visio, PowerPoint, Project Server)The candidate must have exceptional written and oral communications skills and have the proven ability to work well with a diverse set of peers and customersPreferred :
Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP)Experience using Team Foundation Server and work item trackingExperience with automated testing tools such as Test CompleteSkill
Required / Desired
Amount
of Experience
Delivering business and systems analysis artifacts such as Business Requirements Documentation (BRD), Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM)
Required
Years
Advanced experience in writing complex queries to analyze data
Required
Years
Experience with enterprise data management, data analysis, and data lifecycle
Required
Years
Agile Business Analyst; strong understanding of Scrum concepts and methodology
Required
Years
