Data Analyst III

Ohio  ‐ Onsite
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Our client in Mayfield Heights, OH is currently seeking a Data Analyst III for a 5 month contract opening.

This senior level position is responsible to prepare business specific analysis by using mathematical concepts and data modelling to identify trends, and prepare recommendations for business solutions. Also responsible for quality and quantity of sound decisions around business processes. The Data Analyst III is able to independently work with more than one business group and the top stakeholders in the business units.

50% Analyze Results
* Summarizes and presents analysis findings and discusses recommendations for next steps.
* Builds on present analysis to build future analysis.
* Explains analysis by discussing analysis approach and summary of findings.
* Gains commitment to action and ensures implementation of recommended actions.
* Uses judgment to recommend workable alternatives to stakeholders.
* Develops and modifies programs when more complex analysis in required.

30% Analysis and Reporting Needs
* Works with business partners to analyze needs for information and converts them into action items, requests or projects.
* Gathers requirements and develops specifications for business analysis needs.
* Retrieves data from various sources and prepares data for analysis.
* Verifies accuracy of data pulled and revises methods of data retrieval.
* Develops complex queries against data sources.
* Develops spreadsheets and tools for management use.
* Compiles and prepares reports, graphs and charts of data developed.
* Prepares forecasts, identifies and analyzes trends.
* Recommends process improvements and/or goal changes.
* Serves as expert on multiple data sources.

15% Department Liaison/Project Work
* Participates in the formation of business plans and forecasts and provides answers to questions about business data to appropriate business units.
* Supports business area projects by applying general knowledge of the business area processes including best practices.
* Works on projects beyond the scope of their own business area.
* May provide data and respond to questions to external groups/agencies/vendors.

5% Coaching
* Mentors lower level staff work assignments and training needed.
* Has project ownership and distributes project components to other staff members.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
* Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in Finance, Mathematics, Accounting, Economics or Statistics.
* Five years business experience with two years prior analysis experience.
* Master's degree in lieu of experience.
* Thorough understanding of business processes and systems knowledge.
* Intermediate computer skills including MS Office with advanced skills in Excel with knowledge of spreadsheet functionality including v-look-up, pivot tables, charts, graphing and macros.
* Database experience including the ability to create PowerPoint graphs, tables and information reports in slide format.
* Proficient in MBI, Crystal, or other reporting tools.
* Highly proficient in SAS and SQL programming skills.
* Solid communication skills, both verbal and written.
* Ability to prepare reports and conduct presentations.
* Ability to work with and maintain confidential information. And matches data from multiple sources

About Technology Service Partners, Inc.
Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, Technology Service Partners, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Computer Science Corporation (NYSE:CSC). Please visit our website or contact us with any questions or to obtain additional information.

CSC through its affirmative action efforts, actively seeks, employs and retains the most qualified individuals; provides equal opportunity for all aspects of employment, including training, education and promotions; and lawfully conducts these and all company-sponsored activities in a manner not discriminatory toward any individual because of their race, color, religious creed, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, sexual orientation/gender identity, age (over 40), genetic information, disability or U.S. veteran status.

Start date
n.a
Duration
5 month Contract
From
Generic Network
Published at
21.10.2011
Project ID:
257736
Contract type
Freelance
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