Senior Data Analyst ( public health )

Job Description :

Data reporting analysts transform data into information that can be utilized to make business decisions and actions. Their work involves acquiring data from other sources, creating reports on a regular basis, correcting any code issues, and ensuring that databases remain error-free and organized.

The client seeks highly qualified candidates to fill the Data Analyst position within the Environmental Epidemiology and Disease Registries Section. This position will perform senior-level consultative services and technical assistance work in the area of analysis for program-related activities. Work involves analyzing priority initiatives and special projects utilizing business analysis best practices in coordination with business and technical units. Duties include assessing, analyzing, researching, documenting data requirements, assuring the use of data best practices and standards, assisting in the coordination and optimization of operations and program functions, and providing recommendations.

This position is responsible for assisting with the analysis across numerous related initiatives and leading special projects as assigned by leadership. These responsibilities include developing data analysis tools, defining data requirements, and providing recommendations to project leadership. This position will also work with staff to initiate, facilitate, or participate in projects to maximize the success of multiple and diverse projects. Works under limited direction with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Minimum Requirements :

Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills / experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity.

Required (8 years experience) :

• Ability to research, gather, assemble, correlate, and analyze facts; devise solutions to problems; prepare concise reports; analyze and solve complex problems; and prioritize information and issues.
• Ability to transform data into information that can be utilized to make business decisions and develop / present reports identifying gaps in technology and operational effectiveness to executive stakeholders.
• Develops or contributes to the development of as-is / to-be data models to identify opportunities for greater operational efficiencies.
• Skilled in effectively mapping data and identifying improvements; establishes benchmarks and develops framework for operational trend analysis and performance measurement.
• Experience with the analysis of data policies and procedures to determine their effect on automated systems and system functional areas.
• Acquires data from various sources, creates reports on a regular basis, and performs deep analysis of underlying trends and correlations. Develops metadata, tables, and user interfaces to define clear reports for business users.
• Uses creativity and specialty reporting tools to define and develop data reports, dashboards, and data visualizations.

Preferred :