Senior Data Analyst

Overview

Workforce Opportunity Services (WOS) is a leading 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to developing the skills of high-potential individuals who may not have access to career opportunities. Through strategic partnerships, WOS connects motivated talent with organizations seeking to expand their workforce with skilled professionals.

Utilizing a scientifically-based model derived from research conducted at Columbia University, we recruit, educate, train, and place high-potential talent with leading organizations around the world.

We’re seeking a results-driven Senior Data Analyst to support data management and strategic business initiatives. This role involves deep data analysis, dataset creation, and process improvement to enhance data quality and business decision-making. The ideal candidate is experienced with relational databases and comfortable working with business stakeholders to translate data into actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Develop and recommend business solutions through research and analysis of data

• Use creativity and process improvement skills to expand and improve existing processes.

• Conduct in-depth data analysis for projects and ongoing quality initiatives.

   

• Create and manage datasets from various sources to support data governance.

   

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and document business requirements.

   

• Perform data mining to identify trends and improve data quality.

   

• Develop reports with insights for business planning and decision-making.

   

• Improve existing data processes and implement governance best practices.

   

• Support implementation of data management and master/reference data tools.

   

• Utilize project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, MS Project) and methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, Waterfall, SAFe).

Qualifications

Candidate Profile:

• Education/Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Science, Computer Science, or related field.

  • 4 years as a data analyst in data management/governance.

• Technical Expertise:

  • Experience in supporting short, and long term, data management and strategic business activities through the analysis of data.

  • Ability to conduct in depth data analysis for projects as well as ongoing data quality initiatives

  • Experience in creating datasets from a variety of disparate sources to further data management initiatives and processes. 

  • Demonstrated ability in performing data mining on large datasets to supplement data management quality improvement initiatives.

  • Experience consulting with business stakeholders to document business requirements to support client needs.

  • Experience presenting reports with analysis and interpretation for business review and planning.

  • Demonstrated experience working with relational databases and database structures, with proficiency in SQL.

  • Experience with implementing Data Management lifecycle toolsets
  • Experience with implementing master data and/or reference data programs or toolsets
  • Practical experience working with multiple project management methodologies including at least one of the following: Scrum, Kanban, Waterfall, SAFe
  • Experience working with project management organizational or visualization tools; examples could be Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Project, Asana, Monday.com, Trello, SmartSheet, Wrike, or Rally

Preferred Requirements:

• Knowledge of statistical analysis, and statistical software such as SAS, SPSS or R

Additional Information

Location:

• New York, NY (Manhattan)

Job Type:

• Full-Time ( hours/week)

Salary:

• $71.50/Hour (Plus Benefits)

Benefits

• Low Cost Health Insurance
• Free Training (Program specific)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Company Holidays
• Education Assistance/Reimbursement (Toward first degree - Bachelors/Associates)
• Individual Mentor 
• 401k Retirement Savings
• Interest free loans (Case basis)

About Us

Our vision is to empower early-career professionals to achieve long-lasting professional success and financial independence while supporting companies in building workplaces that reflect and engage with the communities they serve.  As social entrepreneurs, we believe companies have the unique power and responsibility to close the gap on socio-economic disparity. We are in the business of creating dynamic partnerships that transform lives.

Pay Range

Salary : $72