Business Analyst

Business Analyst

The State agency is seeking an experienced Data Analyst / Data Systems Specialist to support data management, statistical analysis, reporting, database operations, and business intelligence initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with SQL, Tableau, FOCUS, Excel, Visio, OnBase, and other data management tools, along with the ability to analyze complex datasets and communicate findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Required Skills

• Experience with SQL
• Tableau
• FOCUS
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Visio
• On Base
• Data management and database systems
• Data acquisition, quality, and management
• Statistical and business analysis
• Data collection, research, and analysis methodologies
• Ability to analyze large and complex datasets
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to communicate complex information to non-technical audiences

Preferred Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Management, or a closely related field
• Experience with SAS (Statistical Analysis System)
• Experience with R
• Advanced data analytics and statistical tools
• Database creation and query development
• Project management methodologies

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze large and complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, inconsistencies, and potential issues.
• Develop and maintain data systems, databases, queries, reports, graphs, and longitudinal flowcharts.
• Perform workflow, statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis.
• Gather, interpret, and maintain data for analytical, policy, and business operations.
• Develop functional and technical specifications for data analysis initiatives.
• Establish data acquisition, quality, completeness, and consistency standards.
• Create statistical reports and interpret findings for stakeholders.
• Perform calculations including summations, means, proportions, rates, and other statistical measures.
• Provide technical assistance and ongoing support to business partners and database end users.
• Analyze data using SQL, Tableau, SAS, R, Excel, and other analytical tools.
• Support data systems including FOCUS and OnBase.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with applicable data security, privacy, and management requirements.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Communicate complex analytical information clearly to non-technical audiences.
• Identify efficiency issues and recommend data-driven solutions and conclusions.

Important Notes

• Hybrid position with onsite attendance for meetings.
• Local candidates only.
• Resume must clearly specify the candidate's current location.
• Candidates must be local at the time of submission.
• Candidates must be available for an in-person interview within one week of the posting close date.
• Candidates must be able to start within two weeks of receiving an offer.
• Tentative start date depends on interviews, onboarding, and issuance of a State agency PO.
• Hire Right must be used for background checks and drug screening.

Primary Skills

SQL, Tableau, FOCUS, Excel, Visio, OnBase, Data Management, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, SAS, R, Database Management, Data Acquisition, Data Quality, Business Analysis, Workflow Analysis, Reporting, Data Visualization, Technical Documentation, Functional Specifications, Research & Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Technical Support.