Senior Data Analytical Specialist/Scientist

Job Description
Deliverables:
• Design prototypes of business intelligence solutions (dashboards and reports)
• Undertake special assignments/sub-projects as assigned.
• Assess, evaluate, and document stakeholder interests. 
• Conduct business requirement sessions and document options and outcomes.
• Prepare and document data analysis findings and data dictionaries.
• Participate in problem analysis and identify opportunities where business intelligence and advanced analytics can be used to support project and/or program objectives.
• Serve as a data analytics subject matter expert on inter-disciplinary project teams and/or as an ad-hoc advisor to deliver data analytics expertise and advice.
• Conduct periodic reviews of developed analytical solutions to identify opportunities for enhancements or evolution.
• Research, prepare and document issues related to data collection and reporting requirements.
• Plan, prepare and deliver demo and training sessions on new Business Intelligence dashboards and reports to all levels of user community.
• Ensure alignment and adherence to IT processes and standards.
• Participate in development and UAT testing and document results.
• Participate in Knowledge transfer.

Skills and Knowledge:
• Proven experience as a Data Analyst in building Business Intelligence reports and dashboards
• Proven experience in understanding, capturing, and analyzing complex and sometimes competing business requirements to develop Power BI and Business Intelligence products
• Demonstrated experience with Power BI, SQL Query and/or other data query tools
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience of Microsoft Power BI service 
• Proven, demonstratable experience in data visualization; working with BI implementation methodologies
• Knowledge of data analysis, data management
• Proven ability to partner with internal/external stakeholders and liaise with technical experts and non-technical colleagues
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal and facilitation skills 
• Strong written, presentation and interpersonal communication skills with special attention to correct use of tense, grammar/spelling and terminology
• Demonstrated effective time management and organizational skills, including the ability to plan and prioritize workload, ensuring timelines are met and respond to demands of a dynamic environment
• Mandatory Requirements: At least 5 years of experience
• All roles procured are required to be cleared through the Contractor Security Clearance Process of the OPS. 
• Security Clearance process, levels, roles etc. are subject to change without prior notice. Candidates may be required to undergo revised/new process (or levels) any time prior or during the term of the contract.

Mandatory Requirements:
• Ability to examine, understand and present requirements, data and information in a cohesive manner using various tools including TOAD, SQL Server Management Studio, Visio, Powerpoint, Miro, Mermaid.js, Excel
• Ability to Lead and advise on data compatibility and recommend solutions. 
• Superior knowledge of the Microsoft 365 Office suite and Microsoft Azure ecosystem
• Experience in database transition to work between platforms and manage multiple stages of projects from initiation to testing to delivery
• Ability to liaise and provide reporting information, assessment and data interpretation to others

Desired Skills and Experience
BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE