Summary: Our Client is seeking a Data Analyst for an enterprise big data and analytics platform that utilizes emerging technology to ingest data in real-time at extreme volumes and high velocity; Support data mining, data analysis, and data visualization.
Responsibilities:
Versatile data analyst - able to support data analysis needs in a software development lifecycle and in a business support capacity to find data insights to solve a business problem • In a software development lifecycle - Provide inputs into data arch design, analyze data outputs to validate data quality and communicate gaps to the development team; Validate SIT and CAT results to ensure product meets acceptance criteria; Support production data validation and investigations; • In a business support role - Triage and investigate user inquiries; query and analyze data to identify business insights; Create data visualizations and PowerPoint decks to communicate insights to client management/leadership; Develop canned data visualizations using Qlik Required Skills:
5+ years of experience; Bachelor's Degree (preferably in Management Information Systems, Business, Information Systems or related field) or equivalent combination of work experience and/or training required
Detail oriented with strong analytical and problem solving skills
Data analytics
SQL or other structured query languages
Communications skills (both verbal & written) - ability to work and communicate with all levels in team structure
Team player with the ability to prioritize and multi-task, work in a fast-paced environment, and effectively manage time.
Preferred Skills:
Data Visualization, Qlik
Experienced with querying and exploring data within a NoSQL data platform (e.g. Hadoop/Hive)
Postal or mailing industry experience
Additional Provisions:
Pass both a client mandated clearance process to include drug screening, criminal history check and credit check.
If a candidate is given an interim clearance, continuation of employment is then based on the candidate receiving a sensitive clearance.
All candidates must be a US Citizen or have permanent residence status (Green Card).
Candidate must have lived in the United States for the past 5 years.
Cannot have more than 6 months’ travel outside the United States within the last five years. Military Service excluded. (Exception does not include military family members.)