Job title : Data Architect 1
Closing : January 30th by 5PM EST
FullTime, Onsite
Contractwith Possible Extension or Hire
Job Description:In addition to technical responsibilities, this role will function as a business analyst when needed, working directly with business SMEs to uncover, validate, and clarify data definitions, rules, and logic.
The Senior Data Analyst will partner closely with business analysts, developers, and the IT Project Manager to ensure shared and accurate understanding of data across reporting and application teams.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Lead refinement, validation, and ongoing documentation of the existing enterprise data dictionary.
Work directly with business SMEs to elicit, clarify, and confirm data definitions, calculations, and business rules.
Function as a business analyst when needed to bridge gaps between business understanding and technical implementation.
Support and collaborate with business analysts by validating data logic and ensuring consistency across requirements, reports, and applications.
Design, develop, and maintain reports using Power BI and SSRS.
Assist with conversion and redevelopment of reports impacted by application migrations.
Provide advanced SQL Server expertise including complex queries, functions, and stored procedures.
Support data warehouse development and optimization including indexing strategies.
Query system tables and analyze performance and data behavior to support reporting and application needs.
Translate business logic into clear, actionable technical specifications for reporting and analytics.
Identify data quality issues and partner with technical teams to define and implement resolutions.
Document data lineage, transformations, and report logic clearly and consistently.
Communicate progress, risks, and data related issues to the IT Project Manager.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
REQUIRED:
Professional data analysis or business intelligence experience 7 Y
Demonstrated experience working in existing production environments under time constraints
Advanced SQL Server knowledge performance tuning and table partitioning
Demonstrated experience with Power BI and or SSRS
Strong experience working with data warehouses
Demonstrated experience eliciting and documenting requirements directly from business stakeholders
Ability to work directly with SMEs, business analysts, developers, and project managers
High level of attention to detail and strong documentation skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience supporting financial, tax, or property related systems
Experience assisting with system migrations or large scale report conversions
Experience independently validating data logic and resolving ambiguity
Experience working in public sector or highly visible environments