Data Analyst

Company: Apex Systems
Location: Madison
Posted on: February 24, 2021

Job Description:

Apex Systems is looking for a Data Analyst for one of our clients in Madison, WI on a contract-to-hire basis. Job Description:

• Utilizes expert level knowledge in specific business domain(s) and industry to provide operating context for analysis and business problem solving.
• Subject matter expert in specific business area(s)
• Frames and structures complex, cross departmental problems with minimal supervision and may guide others in this function
• Independently completes compiles analysis and provides leadership/guidance in identifying relationships in data changes and trending over time
• Creation of histograms, tables, etc., as a tool in analysis
• Performs exploratory and descriptive analysis
• Routinely executes standard business analysis techniques - SWOT, Cost-Benefit Analysis, Forecasts, Competitive Analysis, Gap Analysis
• Evaluates actions to improve the operation of a business system
• Applies forecasting models and research methods to differentiate signal from noise
• Utilizes strong conceptual understanding of predictive analytics and data to partner with data analysts and data scientists
• Support a core metrics and key performance indicators for business, leading and lagging indicators and related historical performance
• Understands core data sources and relevance in business context, limitations, and implemented business rules, i.e., suppression rules
• Combines data from multiple sources to answer complex questions
• Business Data Modeling, Reporting, & Business Intelligence
• Leads others to solve complex problems; uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgment and identify innovative solutions
• Uses data modeling tool to build attribute level data dictionary content
• Work with Data Analyst to document source to target mapping specification documents for the ETL development team
• Acquires and translates complex business data requirements into data model relationships
• Uses their skill set to help the company's management interpret data and test hypotheses.
• Manages XML schemas that are consistent with the data models.
• Investigates, analyzes and recommends data formats and structure required to support applications that consume data from the HDFS platform.
• Defines reporting data sets, semantic layer, KPIs and metrics for tableau reports.
• Routinely assembles data sets from core business systems and data repositories (data warehouses and data marts)
• Utilizes BI/Reporting tools to explore data and produce outputs
• Tableau, Business Objects, Power BI, Business Data Communications
• Keeps up to date on industry, competitor and market trends; interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends leading practices to improve products, processes or services
• Shapes how own discipline/department integrates with other disciplines/departments and the broader function
• Communicates difficult concepts and negotiates with others to persuade a different point of view
• Actively solicits and listens to feedback to determine need for change or improvement\
• Directs, coach, and guides development teams in applying data modeling techniques and the usage of data modeling and repository tools.
• Serve as an inspiring leader and think like a business owner in identifying, measuring, and advocating for focus and investment in those areas of Digital Services that are critical to delivering results
• Serve as an inspiring leader and think like a business owner in identifying, measuring, and advocating for focus and investment in those areas of Digital Services that are critical to delivering results
• Work closely with key partners to understand their needs, find opportunities for using data in their operational decision making, and define clear roadmaps for business intelligence and/or data visualization solutions
• Deliver insights, analytics, and reports on a recurring and ad hoc basis to support improving operations performance, customer insights and optimal content viewing experience
• Develop strong cross-functional partnerships across the company (e.g. Engineering, Data Science, Marketing, Content, Product, Operations) to improve data integration that drives Digital Service team's success
• Work with Digital Services Business team in developing and maintaining sophisticated yet accessible dashboards highlighting key operational performance indicators
• Use data mining and statistics to uncover insights in subscriber retention and engagement patterns within data and assist in turning into meaningful insights
• Synthesize large volumes of data and complex concepts into clear accessible insights EEO Employer Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or - provided by Dice

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