Senior Data Engineer; Sr Applications Analyst

The Data Analytics team within the Information Technology directorate is seeking a Senior Applications Analyst.

Key Responsibilities

• Participatesindefiningdatarequirementsfor development,maintenance,and improvements byrespondingto questionsconcerningdatadesignandimplementation.
  
  Takes ownership of technical problems and see them through to resolution.
• Preparestimeandcostestimatesandschedulesfordatadevelopment,maintenance,and modification tasks.
• Reviewsandanalyzesdata and existing test methodstodeterminethefeasibilityofdesignchangerequests, recommendations and refinements.
• Reviews and analyzes data and testresults to ensure modifications have been made andtested, including ensuring MSTS computer users’ specifications have been satisfied.
• Analyzesuserrequirements,devises solutions,andpreparesexternalspecificationdocumentation.
• Designsanddocumentsdata integration by preparing diagrams,logicchartsandinternal specification documentation.
• Mayprovidetechnicalassistancetothe User Support Training organization .
• Mayplanandcoordinatedata-related activities,including:
  • Coordinatingrequestsforaccesstodata.
  • Developing, implementing, andreviewingdataadministrationstandards regarding validation, integrity, storage,and security of data;internal object naming conventions,and data access methods.
  • Providing advice and consultation regarding data requirements and/or report design.
  • Developing or modifying SQL code.
  • Serve as a mentor in data analytics tools and technologies, including but not limited to SQL, Denodo, Power BI, and cloud-based data platforms.
  • Developing and reviewing strategic and functional plans for the evolution of data and information architecture,includingestablishmentofacentralizedinformation repository.
  • Creating data visualizations and reports.
  • Directingdataintegrationstrategies.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and implement data-driven solutions.
  • ReviewingandapprovingchangestothecentralrepositoryandtheDBMSstructure.
  • Providingassistancewithdataarchitecturemethods.
• Mayformulateordefineprogrammingscopeandobjectives.
• Maydeviseormodifyprocedurestosolvecomplexproblems.
• Mayreviewspecificationsandwriteprograms,including coding,testing,debugging and documentation.
• May instruct,directandreviewtheworkofotherpersonnel.
• Maypreparedetailedplanstoperformsystems design.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Due to the nature of our work, US Citizenship is required for all positions.

• Bachelor’s degree in a computer related field or equivalent computer related experience with at least 5 years of relevant, progressively responsible experience.
• Demonstrateadvancedknowledgeoftechnicalprinciples,theories,standards,practices and procedures in data analytics and/or data warehousing.
• Abilitytocoachormentorlessseniorstaff.
• Abilitytomultitask.
• AbilitytoleadcomplexprojectsthatmayinvolveotherIT sections,other departments,and consultants.
• Abilitytosupportmultipleincreasinglycomplexsoftwareapplicationsordatabaseplatforms.
• MusthaveexperienceinbroadrangeoftoolsandtechnologyusedbyNNSS.
• Abilitytosolvecomplexdesignproblems.
• Stronganalyticalskills.
• Demonstrategoodproblemsolvingskills.
• Demonstrategoodtechnicaltroubleshootingskills.
• Demonstrategoodtestinganddebuggingskills.
• DemonstratestrongskillsetinSQLServerand
  
  Oraclerelationaldatabases.
• Demonstrateexcellentverbalandwrittencommunicationandpresentationskills
• The primary work location will be at the Losee Road facility in North Las Vegas, Nevada.
• Work schedule will be 4/10s Monday through Thursday (subject to change).
• Pre-placement physical examination, which includes a drug screen, is required. MSTS maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

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