Job Title: Business/Data Analyst (1092)
Location: Brooklyn, OH (4910 Tiedeman preferred) or Columbus, OH; Buffalo or Albany, NY
Duration: Contract - 5 months
Pay Range: $65/hr $72.5/hr (W2)
Job ID: 399805
About BCforward
BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.
Job Description
We are seeking a Business Analyst / Data Analyst to join our Enterprise Shared Analytics Marts (ESAM) squad within Enterprise Data and Information Services (EDIS). The ideal candidate will have strong experience in requirements elicitation, enterprise data mapping, SQL-based analysis, and data modeling and a proven ability to deliver accurate end-to-end data solutions that support reporting, analytics, regulatory needs, and downstream consumption.
Responsibilities:
- Partner with business and technology stakeholders to elicit, analyze, and document business and data requirements.
- Own end-to-end data attribution and source-to-target mapping across source systems, CAM, and downstream marts.
- Translate requirements into detailed functional and technical specifications, including transformations, derivations, and business rules.
- Provide SQL logic, data validation rules, and mapping guidance to support development and data engineering teams.
- Contribute to logical and physical data models and entity-relationship diagrams.
- Support solution design to align with business objectives, data standards, and optimized user experience.
- Lead and participate in requirement and mapping reviews to ensure quality, consistency, traceability, and auditability.
- Perform data analysis, profiling, and validation to assess data quality, completeness, and downstream impacts.
- Support SIT and UAT by defining test scenarios, validating results, and assisting with defect resolution.
- Communicate progress, risks, dependencies, and estimates to project managers and stakeholders.
- Apply SDLC and Agile methodologies from discovery through delivery and post-implementation support.
- Mentor junior analysts and promote continuous improvement in data quality, delivery efficiency, and documentation standards.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree with 7+ years of Business/Data Analysis experience, or Master's degree with 4+ years, or equivalent experience.
- Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient SQL for data analysis, validation, and requirement translation.
- Experience with data mapping, data modeling, and enterprise data platforms.
- Experience with cloud platforms such as Google Cloud Platform (BigQuery).
Preferred Skills:
- Background in banking or financial services IT.
- Understanding of enterprise data supply chains and downstream impacts.
- Experience with Agile, Scrum, Jira, and Confluence.
- Data quality analysis and validation automation experience.
- Working knowledge of Ab Initio, Mainframe systems, and BI tools such as Tableau.
- Knowledge of SDLC, security, risk management, and IT controls.
- Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and collaborate across cross-functional teams.
Why BCforward?
At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to:
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Opportunities for growth with global clients
- A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people
- Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects
About Our Commitment
BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
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