Data Analyst

$30 - $35/Yr

Varite - Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

An Informatics Data Analyst works independently to document external data acquisition policies and procedures as well as interface with other business units to define and document data needs and ad-hoc analysis requirements. The role involves identifying business practice workflow and process issues and concerns, providing leadership and guidance to define system and process requirements that will optimize system performance and technology utilization by system users, and designing information systems and technologies that ensure access and transparency. The Informatics Data Analyst will develop, implement, organize, and maintain information and reports to document operational and financial performance. They will collaborate with the quality team, administrators, etc., to design the ad hoc and other relevant routine reports, monitor the quality programs, and make efforts to improve them. The analyst will compile data from multiple sources and import the data into the relevant database, select appropriate tools and methods to maintain existing programs, assist with analysis of external data definitions documentation and mapping process, perform a Quality Assurance function for data integration processes and repository metrics, and validate data load processes and the quality of the data loaded into data repositories. Additionally, they will maintain, store, map, and analyze data in compliance with policies and procedures, coordinate with LAN and IT Security teams to utilize PGP encryption software and File Transfer Protocols, and use software such as SAS, Access, and Excel to provide data mapping for integration using Business Objects and SQL.

Responsibilities

• Document external data acquisition policies and procedures.
• Interface with other business units to define and document data needs and ad-hoc analysis requirements.
• Identify business practice workflow and process issues and concerns.
• Provide leadership and guidance to define system and process requirements.
• Design information systems and technologies that ensure access and transparency.
• Develop, implement, organize, and maintain information and reports to document operational and financial performance.
• Collaborate with the quality team and administrators to design ad hoc and routine reports.
• Monitor quality programs and make efforts to improve them.
• Compile data from multiple sources and import it into relevant databases.
• Select appropriate tools and methods to maintain existing programs.
• Assist with analysis of external data definitions documentation and mapping process.
• Perform Quality Assurance for data integration processes and repository metrics.
• Collaborate with staff to document data needs and metric definitions.
• Validate data load processes and the quality of data loaded into repositories.
• Maintain, store, map, and analyze data in compliance with policies and procedures.
• Coordinate with LAN and IT Security teams to utilize PGP encryption software and File Transfer Protocols.
• Use software such as SAS, Access, and Excel for data mapping and integration.

Requirements

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in processing, management, and retrieval of information.
• Knowledge and experience in basic statistical concepts and data mining/intelligence.
• Experience with SQL coding and report services.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SAS, and Access.
• Ability to work independently and in a leadership role.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Proficient at managing data-focused projects or technology infrastructure initiatives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities to bridge gaps between technical and non-technical teams.