Data Analyst

Position overview

Responsibilities

• Manage master datasets, including creation, updates, and deletion; assure quality of imported data and handle confidential data according to guidelines.
• Analyze data from multiple sources, interpret results with statistical techniques, and report findings to stakeholders.
• Create statistical models showing agency-wide trends and explain how teams can use findings to improve processes.
• Design and manage reporting environments, including data sources and metadata; generate reports and troubleshoot reporting databases.
• Test and validate datasets and support data integrity and normalization initiatives.
• Help employees identify reporting needs; support software testing, upgrades, and system recommendations.
• Train end users on reports and dashboards.

Candidate qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science from an accredited university or college.
• At least 1–3 years of experience in data analysis or a related field.
• Experience with large datasets and relational databases; expertise in Excel and business intelligence, analytics, and visualization tools.
• Ability to assess risks, evaluate tools and databases, recommend software solutions, and translate business requirements into plain language.
• Understanding of addressing and metadata standards; strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Must have daily access to a personal vehicle, a valid driver’s license, and automobile insurance with stated liability limits of $300,000 bodily injury and $25,000 property damage per occurrence.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and produce good written work.

Work environment

• Work is mainly in an office setting with travel to various sites for meetings.
• Work is primarily active and may occasionally involve lifting, holding, or moving up to 50 pounds.
• Physical activities include bending, stooping, walking or transporting, and handling.

Safety and health duties