Data Analyst

Hello,

We currently have an exciting opportunity for Data Analyst in McLean, VA (Onsite) one of our direct clients.Based on your background, I believe you could be a great fit for this role.

Role:: Data Analyst

Location: On-site M-F in McLean, VA (Onsite)

Job id :: 26270-4

Assignment Type: Contract Only

Duration:3 Months

Must Have Qualifications: Must have experience analyzing Business Requirement Specifications (BRS) and ETL code, SQL quires, understanding of Unix. Development experience is preferred.

• Must have experience analyzing Business Requirement Specifications (BRS) and ETL code
• Able to understand ETL code
• SQL quires
• understanding of Unix.
• Development experience is preferred.
• DataStage -SAS is nice to have but not required

Supplier Vetting Questions

1)Please describe your experience with data analysis. What was your most recent project? What were your contributions? What tools did you use?

2) Please describe your experience with ETL data mapping. Provide specific examples from your recent projects.

Data Analyst for Finance Application Modernization We are embarking on a major initiative to modernize the Finance applications that are downstream to Single Family Corporate Data Warehouse. This involves a substantial effort to update our applications and systems. To ensure a smooth transition with minimal disruption, we are looking for experienced Data Analysts who can identify critical system dependencies and assist in modernizing outdated data platforms and workflows. This position is ideal for candidates who are highly analytical, adept at working with large-scale enterprise systems, and possess a strong background in data mapping, ETL, and data warehousing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with cross-functional teams to identify dependencies between applications and systems on the current CDW platform.
• Analyze and interpret Business Requirement Specifications (BRS) and ETL code to align with modernization objectives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define data requirements for Finance and Accounting systems.
• Create detailed mapping documents that outline data flows, transformations, and system interactions.
• Develop and validate complex SQL queries to support data analysis and migration efforts.
• Assist in mapping source to target tables/columns (Nexus to Finance apps) and define derivation logic as part of the modernization process.
• Ensure comprehensive documentation and traceability of all data lineage and mapping activities.

Required Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of experience in data analysis, data warehousing, or related fields.
• Strong understanding of ETL processes with the ability to read and interpret ETL code.
• Practical experience or familiarity with tools such as DataStage, Informatica, SAS, and Python.
• Expertise in complex SQL for data analysis, validation, and script development.
• Strong ability to understanding of enterprise-scale systems and data environments and create data mapping documents.
• Excellent analytical skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.