Software Guidance and Assistance, Inc. is hiring: Business Data Analyst in Irvin

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Business Data Analyst for a CONTRACT assignment with one of our premier Research and Advisory clients in Irving, TX . Responsibilities : This role will provide support for business processes (including but not limited to Enterprise, Account and Person data management) with focus on process creation, management and execution of large scale data clean up initiative. Drive data quality initiatives on improving the accuracy of our client data that's leveraged in critical business throughout the enterprise while curating data insights that will ultimately improve the transparency and value of data across Firm. Collaborate across business and technical teams, both on site and offshore, to create business deliverables such as Data flow diagrams, Business Requirements, Functional Requirements, User Stories and User Acceptance Tests Obtain understanding of relevant business area(s), technical options, limitations, costs and risks to communicate tradeoffs and recommend solutions or suggest alternatives to proposed solutions to shape requirements Independently drive critical data workshops with business and IT stakeholders to develop requirements and execution process while managing dependencies across teams Review data records/attributes on a periodic basis and to ensure data quality and curate data insights that will ultimately improve the transparency and value of data across Firm Ensure quality through adherence to and supporting processes and procedures, including the maintenance of documentation on shared file systems Review delivery team output to ensure requirements are correctly interpreted; define and execute test cases Provide support to other business analysts, business process owners and project managers to help drive business initiatives Required Skills : 3 years of experience as a Business/Data Analyst; prior experience in working in Data Warehouse Expert level communication with both technical and non-technical personnel, both oral and written Strong analytical, strategic thinking and problem-solving skills including ability to gather, interpret, analyze and document Business Process, User and Data Functional requirements in a structured way clearly and concisely. bility to breakdown complex business problems and workflows into meaningful components that are understandable by various levels. Well versed with in utilizing tools such MS Excel, MS Word, Google Suite, MS Visio, Lucid Chart, JIRA, Confluence dvanced SQL Skills Required Data governance experience is a strong consideration. Knowledge and experience with Scrum/Agile methodology Preferred Skills : Master Data Management, Analytics environment a plus Basic understanding of data analysis tools and techniques is a plus Experience with business intelligence and data visualization systems is a plus (Tableau, Power BI) SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at https://sgainc.com/ . SGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Religion, National Origin, Disability, Veteran Status, Age, Marital Status, Pregnancy, Genetic Information, or Other Legally Protected Status. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and our services, programs, and activities. Please visit our company EEO page to request an accommodation or assistance regarding our policy.