Senior Data Analyst

Position: Senior Data Analyst (Information Services Analyst II)


Location: Rochester, NY


Duration: 6+ Months

This Senior Data Analyst position (Information Services Analyst II) is in the Department of Information Technology and is responsible for helping to advance the use of data to support current and future initiatives. This position ensures a deep understanding of business processes of new data capabilities. This role will work closely with other business leaders to analyze business processes and data requirements for data modeling and data transformation. This position will develop Database and Warehousing Designs across multiple platforms and computing environments and as well as overall Data Architecture.


Coordinate and lead meetings with business leaders to discuss data needs and challenges, elicit requirements, and set the vision and direction for the use of data to support both business areas and strategic data plan.


This is an exciting time to join the City of Rochester IT Department as a Sr. Data Analyst (Information Services Analyst II).


The position will assist in designing, modeling, developing, and supporting Data Management for over 250 applications (including video). The successful candidate can enjoy working in collaboration with a skilled, dedicated and convivial team.


We offer an excellent benefits package, and understand the importance of work life balance.


Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of business process, data or information management, data flows, data relationships, data quality standards, processes and proficiency with data analytical and quality tools.
• Apply knowledge of IT systems generally and analytic tools specifically, including Excel, SQL, SSIS, SSAS, SSRS, and Power BI.
• Knowledge of program management concepts, project management and implementation techniques, process reengineering, and change management.
• Understanding of the importance and benefits of good data quality, and the ability to champion results across functions.
• Excellent facilitation skills including the ability to gain cross-departmental consensus.
• Excellent team building skills in working with all levels of the organization, develop and communicate standards and procedures and direct problem resolution.
• Demonstrated analytical, problem solving and research skills that facilitate working on problems that are complex and often unique.
• Initiative and ability to use technical knowledge to identify and address key issues, and determine resolution strategies aligned to business needs.
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills, with the ability to understand and translate abstract concepts and ideas, and communicate in both a business and technical context to non-technical audiences at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance, as well as collaboratively in a team environment.

Minimum qualifications:


1.Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or closely related field AND two (2) years' experience in software, database, and data warehouse design development and maintenance.


OR


1.Bachelor's degree AND three (3) years' experience as described in I above.