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Harris County

PMO Data Analyst

Harris County, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246


POSITION OVERVIEW:The Data Analyst is responsible for the full life cycle of data analytics including requirements gathering, analysis design, data collection and cleaning, performing analysis, and reporting findings. This position will support the Portfolio Management Office (PMO) at the Engineering Department and report to the Division Manager of PMO. The candidate is expected to analyze data using a variety of tools and data sources, including QuickBase, Power BI, Paginated Reporting (SSRS), Python, SQL, Excel formulas, as well as commercial cloud platforms such as Snowflake, Power BI’s Cloud Services (e.g., Data Flows and Dataverse) and Amazon Redshift - respectively.JOB DUTIES:Collaborate to build scalable processes and metrics.Extract or mine data from a variety of data sources.Process, clean, and validate the integrity of data for analysis.Analyze large amounts of information to find patterns and solutions.Provide information on analytic results to functional leaders using visualizations including Power BI, data maps etc.Present results in a clear manner.Propose solutions and strategies to tackle business challenges.Liaison with Business and IT teams.All other duties and responsibilities as assigned.Education:Bachelor's degree in management Information Systems, Computer Science, Mathematics, Information Technology, or a relevant quantitative field.Experience:A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in Information Systems, Computer Science, Mathematics, Information Technology, or a relevant quantitative field.Knowledge, Skill & Abilities (KSAs):Must have programming experience using Python & SQL.Must have good applied statistical skills, including knowledge of statistical tests, distributions, regressions, etc.Must have experience with Data Wrangling and be proficient with handling imperfections in data.Must possess excellent analytical, problem-solving, and verbal and written communication skills.Must possess keen attention to detail and the ability to discern conclusions from aggregated data.Must be able to work efficiently and without constant supervision.Must possess and understand the importance of customer service skills and professionalism.Ability to self-start; assume ownership in setting goals.Must possess the ability to learn and understand project management principles and processes.Must possess Intermediate or excellent skills with Microsoft products and can interact with computerized systems to manipulate data and create reports.Prior experience with writing and analyzing business and system requirement documents that convey complex business analysis and technology solutions.Experience in forecasting, financial, and project analysis combined with an understanding of key performance indicators.Position Type, and Typical Hours of Work:Full-Time | Regular | 40 hours per week.Hybrid schedule: Three days in the office and two days working from home.Subject to early mornings, late evenings, weekends and holidays at times, depending upon the project or workload.Salary:Commensurate with experience, based on 26 pay periods.Physical Demands and Environmental Exposure:Most assignments will be performed in an office, meeting, or operations command center environment, but some field work may be required. May be required to work extended work hours during activation of disaster recovery operations for an unspecified length of time (varies based on the extent of the event).This position requires bending, stooping, and lifting up to 25 lbs., frequent walking, standing, sitting, reaching, and ascending/descending stairs.The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.FEATURED BENEFITS:Medical, vision, and dental insurance.Wellness.Professional development opportunity.Flexible spending account.457 deferred compensation plans.Retirement pension (TCDRS).Transportation assistance (Metro Ride Sponsor Program).Disability and life insurance.Harris County is a Qualified Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.

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