Senior Data Engineer; Sr Applications Analyst

Job Description

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

• Participates in defining data requirements for development, maintenance, and improvements by responding to questions concerning data design and implementation. Takes ownership of technical problems and see them through to resolution.
• Prepares time and cost estimates and schedules for data development, maintenance, and modification tasks.
• Reviews and analyzes data and existing test methods to determine the feasibility of design change requests, recommendations and refinements.
• Reviews and analyzes data and test results to ensure modifications have been made and tested, including ensuring MSTS computer users’ specifications have been satisfied.
• Analyzes user requirements, devises solutions, and prepares external specification documentation.
• Designs and documents data integration by preparing diagrams, logic charts and internal specification documentation.
• May provide technical assistance to the User Support Training organization.
• May plan and coordinate data-related activities, including:
• Coordinating requests for access to data.
• Developing, implementing, and reviewing data administration standards 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, including establishment of a centralized information repository.
• Creating data visualizations and reports.
• Directing data integration strategies.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and implement data-driven solutions.
• Reviewing and approving changes to the central repository and the DBMS structure.
• Providing assistance with data architecture methods.
• May formulate or define programming scope and objectives.
• May devise or modify procedures to solve complex problems.
• May review specifications and write programs, including coding, testing, debugging and documentation.
• May instruct, direct and review the work of other personnel.
• May prepare detailed plans to perform systems 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.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of technical principles, theories, standards, practices and procedures in data analytics and/or data warehousing.
• Ability to coach or mentor less senior staff.
• Ability to multitask.
• Ability to lead complex projects that may involve other IT sections, other departments, and consultants.
• Ability to support multiple increasingly complex software applications or database platforms.
• Must have experience in broad range of tools and technology used by NNSS.
• Ability to solve complex design problems.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Demonstrate good problem solving skills.
• Demonstrate good technical trouble shooting skills.
• Demonstrate good testing and debugging skills.
• Demonstrate strong skillset in SQL Server and Oracle relational databases.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• 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…