Data Analyst

Job Title: Data Analyst
Location: Tallahassee, FL
Duration: 12+ Months (Extendable)
Assignment Type: Onsite

Need Locals Only Due To Work Requirements

Description
Education: Bachelor's or master's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems or other Information Technology major, or equivalent work experience.

Required Tasks to be performed:

• Design, implement, and maintain robust data pipelines and architectures.
• Develop and implement data quality control procedures to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of data assets.
• Optimize data processing workflows and algorithms for efficiency, scalability, and reliability.
• Perform ad hoc data cleansing of datasets as needed.
• Configure SAS Viya analytics platform.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations and security best practices in data handling, storage, and transmission.
• Stay current with emerging technologies, tools, and methodologies in data engineering and environmental science.
• Collaborate with data scientists and analysts to optimize models and algorithms for data quality, security, and governance.
• Monitor and tune data systems, identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, and implement caching and indexing strategies to enhance query performance.
• Transform raw data into a usable format by applying data cleansing, aggregation, filtering, and enrichment techniques.
• Establish the governance of data and algorithms used for analysis, analytical applications, and automated decision making.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to junior staff members and colleagues, fostering a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and excellence in D&A practices.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
• 3-5 years' experience in data engineering, including designing and implementing data pipelines and ETL processes.
• Proficiency with data management platforms such as SAS Viya, Alteryx, or others. (Proficiency level - 4)
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, SQL, or Java. (Proficiency level - 4)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex datasets and extract actionable insights. (Proficiency level - 4)
• Knowledge of relational database design and data modeling. (Proficiency level - 4)
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. (Proficiency level - 3)
• Ability to work independently. (Proficiency level - 3)
• Ability to determine work priorities and ensure proper completion of work assignments. (Proficiency level - 3)
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. (Proficiency level - 3)

Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
• Familiarity with environmental science, water quality, or related fields.
• Experience with implementing data warehouses, data lakes, or data lakehouses.

• Experience with cloud computing platforms such as Azure.
• Experience with business intelligence tools such as Qlik Sense.