Dbhds - Business Data Analyst

Role: DBHDS - Business Data Analyst - POSSIBLE SHORT TERM

Location: 1220 Bank St, Richmond, VA 23219 - ON SITE: 1 day /week required. Must pick up equipment IN PERSON

Job description:

Pls note: Right now, we have a PO that supports the role/work to June 30. They may decide to extend past this date but we do not have confirmation of that as yet. This update will likely come closer to June. As always, extensions will depend on the workload. Pls make sure your candidate is aware bf you submit them to avoid any confusion later on.

Local Richmond candidates preferred.

ON SITE: 1 day /week required. Must pick up equipment IN PERSON
Parking is NOT provided for contractors

ABOUT THE ROLE

The agency is seeking a skilled Business Data Analyst with a focus on data quality to support the measurement and tracking of improvements for the organization's source system assessments. In this role, the analyst will be responsible for reviewing and analyzing multiple data source systems to assess issues related to data validity, reliability, and consistency. The primary goal of the role is to enable the agency to make informed decisions by providing insights into data quality, ensuring the data produced is accurate, reliable, and suitable for decision-making and reporting. The Business Data Analyst will collaborate closely with Data Custodians, Data Stewards, Data Owners, and key stakeholders from divisions such as Developmental Services, Clinical and Quality Management, and Administration to identify data quality issues and support efforts to measure and track improvements. This will involve defining business rules to standardize data quality practices and ensure alignment with data governance standards across systems.

Additionally, the Business Data Analyst will assist in designing and maintaining data quality dashboards that provide visibility into the health of the data, enabling stakeholders to monitor performance and identify areas for ongoing improvement. The analyst will conduct reviews of existing data systems and processes to identify potential areas for enhancing data validation, reliability, and quality control measures. Through interviews with subject matter experts and stakeholders, the analyst will gather insights into data challenges and collaborate on formulating recommendations that can drive improvement. The analyst will track and measure the effectiveness of these improvements, ensuring that progress is made and sustained over time.

The role requires excellent communication skills, as the analyst will work with management, IT, and program personnel to clearly convey complex data quality issues and the necessary steps for improvement. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in business analysis and data quality management, with a strong focus on measuring data integrity and tracking improvements. Proficiency in MS Excel, Power Query, Power BI, and familiarity with data warehouse concepts and tools is essential. The candidate should possess strong analytical skills, with the ability to assess data quality challenges and track improvement initiatives. Additionally, experience in defining and enforcing business rules, creating data quality dashboards, and monitoring data health is highly valued. The candidate must also have strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively collaborate across teams and explain data-related challenges in a clear and accessible way. Experience working with both structured and unstructured data, as well as a solid understanding of data management best practices, will also be important for success in this role.

Skill matrix:

SQL

Required

5

Years

exp w/ Business Systems Analysis

Required

5

Years

Microsoft Excel

Required

5

Years

PowerBI

Required

5

Years

MS Access

Required

3

Years

Microsoft Word

Required

3

Years

Technical Writing

Required

3

Years

Oral and written communication skills

Required

2

Years

Problem Solving

Required

2

Years

Critical Thinking

Required

2

Years

Exp with Process Management/Improvement

Highly desired

2

Years