job summary:
We have a 3-6 month contract opportunity for a Business Data Analyst in Sacramento, CA. This position is hybrid and will work 3 days onsite, 2 days remote. This role may become permanent.
Key Skills for this position: very strong Power BI and SQL skills, as well as a strong communicator. A BI Engineer or Power BI developer would do well in this role.
location: Sacramento, California
job type: Contract
salary: $57 - 64 per hour
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
The Business Data Analyst is a blend of User Experience, Business
Analyst and a Data Analyst
with excellent documentation
skills. You will
play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between
business needs and technical solutions
within our organization. You will collaborate closely
with stakeholders to understand their requirements, analyze
data, and provide recommendations to drive strategic
decision-making. The person
is driven by empathy
for the customer and ensures that we build
user-centered long-lasting secured analytics
solutions accessible to the relevant stakeholders and
users.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Requirements Gathering:
Elicit, document, and
validate business
requirements from stakeholders using
various
techniques (e.g., interviews, workshops, surveys).
Analyze and decompose
complex business problems
into clear, concise requirements.
Create detailed
requirement specifications,
including use cases, user stories,
and
process flows.
Data Analysis:
Has very strong in SQL
to analyze the data.
Analyze data from
various sources to identify
integration points, data quality
issues,
trends, patterns, and opportunities.
Prepare data-driven
reports and presentations to
communicate findings to stakeholders.
Troubleshoot and drive data issue resolution.
Collaborate with data
modelers and data engineers
to ensure data quality and
integrity. Has
good understanding of data normalization, de normalization,
ETL.
Process Improvement:
Identify
inefficiencies and bottlenecks in
business processes. Recommend process
improvements and assist in
their implementation. Measure the impact of
process changes and make
necessary adjustments. Drive data governance
by populating the systems
with metadata. Project
Management:
Assist project
managers in defining project
scope, timelines, and deliverables.
Track project progress
and identify potential
risks and issues. Facilitate
communication between project
stakeholders and the development
team.
Stakeholder Management:
Build strong
relationships with stakeholders at
all levels of the organization,
manage their expectations and address concerns. Facilitate effective
communication and
collaboration among
stakeholders.
qualifications:
- Strong analytical and
problem-solving skills. Proficiency in data analysis and use of
visualization tools like Excel, SQL, Power BI or Tableau.
- Strong written and verbal
communication skills including ability to convey proposed solutions
through natural language, diagrams, and design patterns
- Experience in data
modeling, ETL development, addressing data quality issues and in data
governance.
- Project management and
leadership skills gained through Agile, Scrum, or Kanban. - Previous Data Analyst and
Business Analyst roles desired.
- Relevant degree or
certification in data management, data science, computer science,
information systems, or a related field recommended.
- Waste Management experience
is preferred.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
Qualified applicants in San Francisco with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
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