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Role : Business Data Analyst
Client: VRS State of VA
Location: Richmond, VA(Hybrid)Need candidate Within 2 hrs drive to Richmond
Job ID: 752039
Interview Mode: Both Web Cam and In Person Interview
Role : Business Data Analyst
Client: VRS State of VA
Location: Richmond, VA(Hybrid)Need candidate Within 2 hrs drive to Richmond
Job ID: 752039
Interview Mode: Both Web Cam and In Person Interview
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Virginia Retirement System(VRS) Data Office team is seeking one (1) senior Business Data Analyst withstrong problem solving, organizational, and communication skills. This role will be expected to collaboratewith the Data Office, Business, IT and other stakeholders and play an activerole in the Data Quality Enhancement initiative. The individual is expected tobe a self-starter who is comfortable prioritizing and effectively managingtheir daily workload.
The role will be involved inenhancing data governance, ensuring data quality, and collaborating withstakeholders across departments to analyze, design and deliver data drivensolutions.
The ideal candidate hasexpertise in business data analysis, excels at communicating technicalinformation to non-technical audiences, and ability to leverage tools like SQL,Power BI, and Tableau.
Essential Duties andResponsibilities:
Workeffectively with business process owners and data owners to ensure data relatedbusiness objectives are understood and documented.
Gather,evaluate and document requirements related to data for new systems orenhancements based on business user input, technical requirements andconstraints.
Managemultiple projects, timelines, and priorities.
Supportindividual team members in the data office as well as various business units bydesigning customizable tabular or visual reports with available tools.
Data Analysis
Developinnovative data strategies for meeting business requirements, includingleveraging the capabilities of existing technology tools oracquiring/developing new technology tools.
Designdata-focused automated and manual solutions to solve business problems andachieve business objectives.
Structurelarge data sets to find usable information.
Collaboratewith various business and technology teams to collect and analyze data.
Createreports and visualizations for internal teams and stakeholders.
Performassessments, make sound recommendations, and present findings to ensure VRS isprocuring or building the most effective value-added solutions.
Createpresentations and reports based on recommendations and findings.
Preparereports, flowcharts, diagrams, detailed documentation and other writtenmaterials.
Presentfindings through various written and verbal communication channels with keyusers and agency executives.
Data Office Support
Serveas subject matter expert on Data Analytics.
Actas a liaison between the business teams and IT teams for data relatedinitiatives.
Participateand assist with the VRS Change Management Process to ensure all activities flowthrough change management (documentation, test plans, approvals, etc.).
Managerisk and provide timely status reports and project updates to stakeholders.
Provide cross-team support when needed to achieve technical goals, knowledgesharing,
Provide cross-team support when needed to achieve technical goals, knowledgesharing,
AgencyPerformance Outcomes (APOs) and operational measures (OMs).
Participatein software/hardware security reviews and implements best practices for theData Office.
EstablishKPIs in coordination with business units to measure the effectiveness ofbusiness decisions.
Performspecial projects as assigned.
Otherduties may be assigned.
Required Skills andExperience
Fiveyears' experience working in data analysis, business analysis, data science,data warehousing in Pensions Benefit management, or related industry
Experienceworking in an Agile development environment.
Abilityto work independently and as part of a team that includes business andtechnical stakeholders.
Excellentproblem-solving and analytical skills.
Strongcommunication and interpersonal skills.
Desired Skills
Threeor more years' experience designing dashboards and reports using BI tools suchas, Power BI and/or Tableau.
StrongSQL skills for querying and analyzing data.
Knowledgein Excel, DAX, Python.
Softwaredevelopment background.
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor'sdegree from a four-year college or university preferred and 5 years'experience with technology or data organizations required. An equivalent combination of education andexperience may also be considered.
This will be a contractposition starting with a period of at least 6 months. To be effective, this resource would need tobe available within the next 6 weeks.VRS desires to interview proposed individuals before final approval.
The individual will follow theVRS Hybrid work schedule including 2 days onsite per week (Tuesday andWednesday). The individual may also be called to be onsite for criticalmeetings and data related discussions. Onsite work will be at the VRS centraloffice at 1200 East Main Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219
Skill
Required / Desired
Amount
Experience
Five years' experience working in data analysis, business analysis, data science, data warehousing in Pensions Benefit management, or related industry
Experience working in an Agile development environment
Required5YearsAbility to work independently and as part of a team that includes business and technical stakeholders
Required5YearsExcellent problem-solving and analytical skills
Required5YearsStrong communication and interpersonal skills
Required5YearsThree or more years' experience designing dashboards and reports using BI tools such as, Power BI and/or Tableau
Highly desired3YearsStrong SQL skills for querying and analyzing data
Highly desired3YearsKnowledge in Excel, DAX, Python
Desired3YearsSoftware development background
Desired3YearsExperience in Pension Benefit Management Programs
Desired2YearsRelevant certifications in SQL, Data Analysis, Power BI including Microsoft certified Data Analyst or other similar certification.
Not Required1YearsQuestion 1Commonwealth of Virginia security policies prohibit the use of offshore IT contractors. Do you attest to the fact that your candidate will physically reside within the US for the duration of the assignment?
Question 2
Please list candidate's email address.Question 3
In what city and state does your candidate reside?Question 4
ON SITE REQUIRED: VRS Hybrid 2 days onsite per week (Tuesday and Wednesday). If selected, does your candidate agree to this arrangement?Question 5
Mgr prefers local Richmond candidate. If your candidate is local to RVA and the phn# /resume do not reflect this, please upload a copy of their drivers lic or recent utility bill to confirm at time of submittal.
