Data Analyst

IntroductionAs a Data Analyst, you will be responsible for understanding business objectives and problems, identifying alternative solutions, and performing studies and cost/benefit analysis of alternatives. You will analyze user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate processing or improve existing computer systems. This role requires strong analytical skills and the ability to translate business needs into actionable insights.ResponsibilitiesConfer with personnel of organizational units to analyze current operational procedures, identify problems, and learn specific input and output requirementsWrite detailed descriptions of user needs, program functions, and steps required to develop or modify computer programsReview computer system capabilities, specifications, and scheduling limitations to determine if requested program changes are possibleLead Joint Application Design (JAD) sessions, elicit requirements, and document business processes and analytical findingsDesign dashboards, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and performance measures to support data-driven decision-makingPerform data quality analysis and ensure data integrityCreate and execute complex SQL queries and joinsRequirementsYearsRequired/PreferredExperience8RequiredExperience in IT, supporting the design, development, or delivery of technology solutions8RequiredExperience with Integrated Eligibility systems, including full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) involvement8RequiredExperience in business analysis and data analysis8RequiredExperience conducting JAD sessions, eliciting requirements, and documenting business processes and data analysis findings8RequiredExperience using SQL, including the ability to create and execute complex joins8RequiredExperience analyzing data quality8RequiredExperience designing dashboards, including measures and KPIs4PreferredExperience with the Texas Integrated Eligibility Redesign System (TIERS)