IN PERSON interview
Local Candidate from Richmond VA only
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Data Analytics and Visualization team is looking to fill a Business Analyst Position for the following project:
System Review Business Analyst will be utilized to review and assess the existing data sources and data source systems within the agency and identify threats to data validity and reliability. The analyst will work with the Division of Community Services, the Division of Clinical and Quality Management, the Division of Administration, and stakeholders to identify and develop actionable recommendations that when implemented will result in improvement to data validity and reliability. Thus, increasing the ability of the department to attest to the reliability of the data source and data source system and the validity and reliability of the data it produces. Current data exists in various data source systems and repositories.
The Client has several systems that are utilized by the department that an individual may not be familiar with, unless they've worked for the state, such as WAMS, CONNECT and other systems, therefore the selected candidate will have access to information regarding all data sources and data source systems to be assessed as well as previously developed threat assessment reports. As part of the threat assessment process the selected candidate will review data source training materials; conduct subject matter expert and stakeholder interviews; review system training materials; shadow data source users; conduct source system table analysis, review, synthesize and prioritize all threats; develop and present actionable recommendations to mitigate identified threats. Threats to data security will not be assessed as part of this process. Daily check-ins may be required during onboarding and training. Hybrid schedule will be required (2-3 days a week).
The ideal candidate will have strong analytical, interpersonal, and project management skills. The candidate must be able to build relationships with management, program personnel, and the IT department and must be able to explain complex issues in a way that they all understand.
They will need experience with MS Excel spreadsheets ,Power Query and data warehouse capabilities; experience in analyzing system problems, designing and testing standards and solutions, evaluating procedures and processes; experience working with structured and unstructured data.
Minimum educational requirements
A master's degree in business administration, with a concentration in information technology or a bachelor's degree in computer and information technology or related field and 5 years of experience in a related field
Required/Desired Skills | Skill | Required /Desired | Amount | Experience |
| Excel spreadsheets | Required | 5 | Years |
| Knowledge of data warehouses | Required | 5 | Years |
| Ability to assess data validity and reliability | Required | 5 | Years |
| Experience conducting data source / system reviews | Required | 5 | Years |
| Ability to analyze both structured and unstructured data | Required | 5 | Years |
| Experience evaluating business processes and system procedures | Required | 5 | Years |
| Ability to build trust and working relationships | Required | 5 | Years |
| Facilitation and interview skills | Required | 5 | Years |
| Translation of technical issues into plain language | Required | 5 | Years |
| project management and self-management skills | Required | 5 | Years |
| Experience conducting threat or risk assessments | Highly desired | 5 | Years |
| Experience working in state government or large public-sector organizations | Highly desired | 5 | Years |
| Familiarity with health, behavioral health, or human services data systems | Highly desired | 5 | Years |
| Experience validating data used for reporting, performance measures, or compliance | Highly desired | 5 | Years |
| SQL | Nice to have | 5 | Years |
| Experience supporting system modernization or data improvement initiatives | Highly desired | 5 | Years |
| Experience presenting findings to leadership or executive audiences | Highly desired | 5 | Years |
Brandon Consulting Associates, Inc. is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and has been in business for 29years.
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