Senior Data Business Analyst (Wage)

at  VA Dept of Transportation

Title: Senior Data Business Analyst (Wage)
State Role Title: Prog Admin Specialist III
Hiring Range: $39.12 - $63.57
Pay Band: 6
Agency: VA Dept of Transportation
Location: Dept of Transportation
Agency Website: https://www.virginiadot.org/jobs/default.asp
Recruitment Type: General Public - G

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated skill developing and managing large data sets and integrating data from different sources and across different platforms.
• Skill in working with business and financial information systems.
• Knowledge of theory and principles of database development, data management, business process improvement, and performance management.
• Proficient use of Microsoft software with a focus on Access and Excel.
• Ability to apply logic and reasoning to identify and analyze problem areas and recommend various solutions consistent with applicable regulations and policies.
• Skill in oral and written communication to build effective relationships.

What drives you? Whether it’s knowing the work you do makes a difference, having a great work/life balance, working on exciting and challenging projects, leading innovation, and championing change or simply working with a great group of people who are committed to professionalism. At the Virginia Department of Transportation, we have something for you.
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is excited to announce an opportunity to serve as a part-time Senior Business Data Analyst (Wage) in our Business Integrated Solutions Division. This role with provide assistance to our newly established data program and the associated enterprise data management efforts. This position is located in Richmond, Virginia.
VDOT has recently embarked on a journey of enterprise data management and is in the process of implementing agency-wide data governance and master data management. As the team progresses in its work, we will have an increasing need for experienced and dedicated problem-solving. These problem-solving tasks may span the entire scope of the program, from dealing with the growth and education of business data stewards to handling complex data modeling. We are looking for an energetic and positive team member to join and assist our growing data team.

This position’s specific responsibilities and duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Perform high level analysis as needed to support cross-functional initiatives. Coordinate across divisions and districts to ensure consistency, performance, and reliability of analytical tools.
• Utilize knowledge of key division responsibilities to independently perform ad-hoc requests as needed to support management initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with internal and external customers to identify and implement innovative solutions to help improve the quality of Division products and services. Build upon knowledge and understanding of Division and Agency business practices to design and implement tools to support and improve performance.
• Support the Division’s role in providing data and analysis to reinforce agency wide initiatives.
• Implement effective quality assurance and quality control strategies to ensure data and analysis is correct and responsive to the request. Employ knowledge of Division and Agency data sources to accurately and effectively provide data and information.
• Lead, guide, and train data stewards across the agency for the implementation of data policies and practices.
• Provide strategic leadership for data management activities to implement and improve the enterprise data program.
• Oversee contracts and activities that support the data management program.