Sr. Data Analyst

Responsibilities

Understand data source systems and downstream data applications
Identify data dependencies between development teams, despite different release cadences
Anticipate, document, and educate customers for data changes and impacts
Analyze business information requirements
Collaborate with development teams to ensure data requirements are met
Explore data to validate business and provide reports
Recommend appropriate scope of requirements and priorities
 Work with architects to translate requirements into technical specifications
Help identify and assess potential data sources

Qualifications
5+ years of experience as a Data Analyst (Government industries strongly preferred)
Strong SQL skills a must
Proficiency in Micro Strategy (or similar reporting tools)
Ability to balance solid strategic thinking and flawless execution in an extremely fast-paced environment 
Excellent organization and project management skills, solid written and oral communication skills
Proactive, quick learner, willing to take ownership of assignments and see through to successful completion
Motivated, career-oriented, team player who is organized, professional and friendly
Interact with the customer and SME(s) to identify the relationship between the data element and the business rules to map data
Experience in data mapping and translation on Financial vertical. 

Required Qualifications: 
Experience using extremely large data sets
General understanding of data integrity
Good critical thinking skills
Expert in Microsoft Excel
Advanced Access skills