Data Analyst / Report Writer 3

Roles / Responsibilities :

This position will perform senior level consultative services and technical assistance work in the area of DSHS analysis for program related activities. Work involves analyzing DSHS priority initiatives and special projects utilizing business analysis best practices in coordination with agency 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 DSHS operations and program functions and providing recommendations.

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

This position is responsible for assisting with the analysis across numerous related initiatives and leading special projects as assigned by agency leadership. These responsibilities include : developing data analysis tools; defining data requirements; 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.

Mandatory Skills :

• 8 years of Experience : Ability to research, gather, assemble, correlate and analyze facts; to devise solutions to problems; and to prepare concise reports and / or to analyze and solve complex and difficult problems and prioritize information and issues.
• 8 years of Experience : Required Ability to transform data into information that can be utilized to make business decisions and develop and present reports identifying gaps in technology and operational effectiveness to executive stakeholders.
• 8 years of Experience : Develops or contributes in the development of as-is / to-be data models to identify opportunities for greater operational efficiencies
• 8 years of Experience : Required Experience with the analysis of data policies and procedures to determine their effect on automated systems and system functional areas.
• 8 years of Experience : 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
• 8 years of Experience : Required Uses creativity and specialty reporting tools to define and develop data reports, dashboards, and data visualizations.

Desirable Skills :