Data Analyst NY

Data Analyst

Summary:

The main function of a Data Analyst is to perform the analysis, design, implementation, modification, and daily functional support of all applications.

Job Responsibilities:

• Works with key stakeholders (mostly within HR, Finance and IT) to understand requirements and translate these to data/reporting outcomes
• Test programs or databases, correct errors and make necessary modifications
• Modify existing databases and database management systems or direct programmers and analysts to make changes
• Write and code logical and physical database descriptions and specify identifiers of database to management system or direct others in coding descriptions
• Responsible for ongoing production of multiple data dashboards
• Supports one or more highly complex business processes
• Works on multiple projects as a project team member
• Serves as a liaison between the business community and the IT organization to provide technical solutions to meet user needs

Qualifications:

• Basic knowledge of programming languages to comprehend reading code and basic functions
• Ability to create business solutions that increase competitive advantage
• Ability to exercise good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions (must have a broad experience of using analytical concepts and statistical techniques (including hypothesis development, designing tests/experiments, analyzing data, drawing statistically defensible conclusions).
• Project management skills to handle diverse projects, often times simultaneously, and meet aggressive deadlines
• Ability to solve technical problems/ processes and understand complex details
• Ability to increase operating efficiency with produce high quality technical solutions
• A high level of interpersonal and verbal communication skills necessary to relate to other people at their systems knowledge level
• Ability to analyze complex situations and problems and do the necessary research using multiple sources of information to arrive at innovative solutions

Education/

Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as computer science, computer engineering or related field required.
• MBA or other related advanced degree preferred
• 2-4 years experience required