The Business analyst will support data governance and data management functions for the State Health Analytical Reporting Platform (SHARP).
The Business analyst will perform mid-level business and systems analysis work that involves gathering, developing, and documenting user requirements and business cases, reviewing, and assessing business processes, and providing research and special project work related to data governance.
The position will work with appropriate stakeholders on IT solutions and business decisions to ensure they align with Data Governance strategies and project requirements.
The position works closely with the Data Governance Lead and stakeholders to review and evaluate outcomes and provides recommendations to standardize data governance across data systems.
Collaborate with stakeholders to define data governance goals, objectives, and metrics to measure the effectiveness of the data governance program.
Define and manage metadata standards, taxonomies, and ontologies to facilitate effective data classification, search, and retrieval.
Maintain and update metadata repositories and catalogs, ensuring consistent documentation of data assets, relationships, and lineage.
Utilizes Agile development practices and works together with other teams.
Works under minimal direction with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Essential Job Functions:
Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.
(40%) Delivers a quality work product. Designs and implements data acquisition strategies and solutions as required. Executes and automates data acquisition and transformation processes in support of performance management dashboard development. Supports the Test Team in performing quality assurance tasks. Produces technical specifications, diagrams, and other documentation required to support the DD&I efforts. Identifies and documents technical support policy and process as requested/needed.
(15%) Works together with team members to meet deliverable goals and objectives. Participates in requirements and design sessions as a member of an agile sprint team. Analysis and diagnoses of data access/acquisition related problems and documents proposed corrective actions or alternative methods of access. Participates in knowledge transfer of technical information such as application development, operating systems/ platforms, development tools, system integration, and business area knowledge.
(15%) Develops standards for data acquisition and transformation strategies for the HHS analytics projects. Preparing written documents and verbal presentations to capture technology for a non-technical audience
(10%) Collaboration with other members of the Chief Data Architect team, key stakeholders, other agencies, and third-party vendors. Interpretation of new and changing business requirements to determine the data acquisition impact and proposing enhancements and changes to meet these new requirements.
(10%) Oversees and provides data acquisition support (defect repair, maintenance, and production operations support). Work with a team of application developers for the support monitoring of data acquisition automation operations and assists with troubleshooting, diagnosis, and problem resolution.
(10%) Attends meetings, monitors deliverables and reviews submitted documentation to ensure established procedures are being followed. Identifies inconsistencies discovered, documents and reports to management for mitigation.
Knowledge Skills Abilities:
1.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience in data analytics, performance management system, or data warehousing project.
2.Knowledge and hands-on experience of the limitations and capabilities of computer systems, information technology equipment, applicable programming languages, computer hardware and software, and computer operating systems.
3.Strong technical writing and diagraming skills, including proficiency with modeling and mapping tools (e.g., Visio, Erwin), the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and MS Project.
4.Experience with Agile (or a closely related) development methodology.
5.Experience working with stakeholders to understand and document their requirements.
6.Skill analyzing technology systems capabilities, limitations, defects, and business problems to draw evidence-based conclusions and devise innovative solutions.
7.Ability to work under pressure and successfully manage multiple overlapping deadlines.
8.Ability to contribute to teamwork and unit harmony.
9.Ability to accept suggestions for improvement and take steps to continuously improve one’s own performance and conduct.
10.Ability to produce reliable, accurate, high-quality results.
Registration or Licensure Requirements:
Initial Selection Criteria:
1.Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience required.
2.Proven experience (2-5 years) in data governance, data management, or related roles.
3.Strong understanding of data governance principles, data quality management, data privacy, and regulatory compliance Preferred.
4.Familiarity with data management tools, metadata repositories, and data modeling concepts Preferred.
5.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and convey complex information to a non-technical audience Preferred.
6.Analytical mindset and attention to detail for evaluating and improving data quality and governance processes Preferred.
7.Experience with data security (including PII data), as well as HIPPA privacy laws and regulation Preferred.
MOS Code:
There are no direct military occupation(s) that relate to the responsibilities, and registration or licensure requirements for this position. All active duty, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if they meet the qualifications for this position.
HHS agencies use E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.
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