Master Data Analyst

VDOT Master Data Analyst (HYBRID)Location: Richmond, VA, HybridRate: Best competitive rateLocal candidates strongly preferred due to onsite requirement. Candidate must be able to come to Richmond, VA occasionally. Candidate must have experience working in data management as an analyst.The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Business Integrated Solutions Division (BISD) is seeking a Master Data Analyst with demonstrated experience in data analytics to work as a key member of Business Analysis and Testing Support team. This analyst will support teams working in Agile (Sprint) as well as traditional Waterfall methodologies for Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).Responsibilities include analyzing problems; documenting business processes and data lifecycle; developing data requirements, user stories and acceptance criteria; and testing. VDOT is a fast-paced organization with very high standards for work quality and efficiency. This position is expected to handle multiple projects, and remain flexible and productive, despite changing priorities and processes. Ongoing improvement and efficiency are a part of our culture, and each team member is expected to proactively contribute to process improvements.Responsibilities:Work with the Project team members and business stakeholders to understand business processes and pain pointsDevelop expertise in the customers' datasets and data lifecycleProfile source data; review source data and compare content and structure to dataset requirements; identify conflicts and determine recommendations for resolutionConduct entity resolution to identify matching and merging and semantic conflictsElicit, record, and manage metadataDiagram current processes and proposed modifications using process flows, context diagrams and data flow diagramsClient and document requirements and userstories with a focus on improving both business and technical processingDecompose requirements into Epics and Features and create clear and concise user stories that are easy to understand and implement by technical staffUtilize progressive elaboration; map stories to data models and architectures to be used by internal staff to facilitate master data managementIdentify and group related user stories into themes, document dependencies and associated business processesAssist Product Owner in maintaining the product backlogCreate conceptual prototypes and mock-upsCollaborate with staff, vendors, consultants, and contractors as they are engaged on tasks to formulate, detail and test potential and implemented solutionsPerform Quality Analyst functions such as defining test objectives, test plans and test cases, and executing test casesCoordinate and Facilitate User Acceptance Testing with Business and ensure Project Managers/Scrum Masters are informed of the progressQualifications:The candidate must have a minimum of 10 years of experience delivering business data analysis artifacts5+ years of experience as an Agile Business Analyst; strong understanding of Scrum concepts and methodologyExperience organizing and maintaining Product and Sprint backlogsExperience translating client and product strategy requirements into dataset requirements and user storiesProficient with defining acceptance criteria and managing acceptance processExperience with enterprise data managementExpertise with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Visio, PowerPoint, Project Server)Experience with reporting systems – operational data stores, data warehouses, data lakes, data martsThe candidate must have exceptional written and oral communications skills and have the proven ability to work well with a diverse set of peers and customersPreferred:Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) and/or Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) CertificationCertified Data Management Professional (CDMP)Experience using Team Foundation Server and work item trackingExperience with automated testing tools such as Test CompleteSkillRequired / Desired Amount of Experience:Delivering business and systems analysis artifacts such as Business Requirements Documentation (BRD), Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM) Required 10 YearsExperience with enterprise data management, data analysis, and data lifecycle Required 5 YearsAgile Business Analyst; strong understanding of Scrum concepts and methodology Required 5 YearsExperience translating business and product strategy requirements into application requirements and user stories RequiredProficient with defining acceptance criteria and managing acceptance process with development RequiredExperience creating wireframes and prototypes (using applications such as Balsamiq) RequiredExperience with large, multi-module systems RequiredExpertise with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Visio, PowerPoint, Project Server) RequiredExperience with Application Lifecycle management (ALM) RequiredExceptional written and oral communications skills and have the proven ability to work well with a diverse set of peers and customers RequiredExperience using Team Foundation Server for agile software development and work item tracking RequiredExperience with automated testing tools such as TestComplete DesiredCertified Data Management Professional (CDMP) or Certified Data Professional (CDP) Highly desiredCertified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) or Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) Certification Highly desiredAbout Us: InterSources Inc, a Certified Diverse Supplier, was founded in 2007 and offers innovative solutions to help clients with Digital Transformations across various domains and industries. Our history spans over 16 years and today we are an Award-Winning Global Software Consultancy solving complex problems with technology. We recognize that our employees and our clients are our strengths as the diverse talents and opportunities they bring to the table enable us to grow as a global platform and they are causally linked with our success. We provide strategic and technical advice, and we have expertise in areas covering Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Migration, Custom Software Development, Data Analytics Infrastructure & Cloud Solutions, Cyber Security Services, etc. We make reasonable accommodations for clients and employees and we do not discriminate based on any protected attribute including race, religion, color, national origin, gender sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or marital status. We also are a Google Cloud partner company. We align strategy with execution and provide secure service solutions by developing and using the latest technologies that thrive our resources to deliver industry-leading capabilities to our clients and customers, making it convenient for our clients to do business with InterSources Inc. Our teams also drive growth by refining technology-driven client experiences that put the users first, providing an unparalleled experience. This results in strengthening the core technologies of clients, enabling them to scale with flexibility, create seamless digital experiences and build lifelong relationships.