Senior Data Specialist
About The Position
The Senior Data Specialist serves as the primary data analytics expert and strategic partner for the Internal Support, Payments and SASTeC (ISPS) Division at the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. This role leads the development and execution of division-wide data strategies, and mentors junior analysts while consulting with senior leadership on complex analytics needs. Working independently with minimal supervision, you will define best practices for data integrity, architect comprehensive analytical solutions that influence strategic decision-making, and drive adoption of a data-driven culture across the division. This position delivers enterprise-level data solutions and translates complex analytical findings into actionable strategic recommendations that impact division-wide objectives and policy decisions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Data Analytics/Science, or related field
- 5+ years of professional work experience with at least 3+ years of data analytics experience
- Demonstrated experience with complex data architecture, advanced analytics methodologies, and stakeholder consultation at senior leadership levels
- Expert-level proficiency in Advanced Excel, Tableau, and Power Platform (Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate)
- Experience with SharePoint and data integration across multiple platforms
- Proficiency in data extraction, transformation, and designing dataflows suitable for querying multiple data formats and databases (Power Query)
- Experience with Python/DAX for advanced analytics
Nice To Haves
- Experience mentoring or leading junior analysts preferred
- Experience writing training materials, creating best practices and training Users
- Certification in relevant BI tools (Tableau Desktop Specialist, Microsoft Power BI certification)
- Facilities and workplace operations background
- Experience with IBM TRI RIGA or related enterprise resource planning solutions
Responsibilities
- Serve as the district’s integrated workplace management system (IWMS) data analytics/administrator.
- Design and configure enterprise-level data integration frameworks across multiple data sources and platforms and establish division-wide standards.
- Lead complex root cause analysis for critical system issues and make independent decisions on data architecture that impact division-wide analytics capabilities.
- Lead the design, configuration, creation, and maintenance of dashboards, reports, and data visualizations using business intelligence tools such as Tableau, Power BI (Python/DAX), Power Platform, and Excel to support operational needs and develop solutions of moderate to high complexity.
- Conduct regular data quality assessments to verify and validate accuracy, completeness, and consistency against source systems and business rules.
- Consult with stakeholders and leadership, gather business requirements, identify key metrics to support initiatives, and drive process improvement with data-driven solutions and strategic recommendations while effectively communicating insights to non-technical audiences.
- Create process documentation and best practices for related to data products.
- Represent the division as a subject matter expert in system-wide communities of interest, lead evaluation and recommendation of emerging technologies for adoption, and serve as the primary liaison for enterprise data initiatives and solutions including IWMS.
- Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior analysts, review work products, and assist with training as needed.
Benefits
- Medical (4 options)
- Prescription
- Dental (3 options)
- Vision Insurance with no waiting period
- 401k/Thrift Plan with generous employer match
- Employer-funded Pension Plan
- Additional Convenience Benefits, Discounts and More…
- Paid Vacation/Sick Time and Holidays
- Flexible Spending Accounts and Healthcare Spending Accounts
- Life Insurance and Long Term Disability Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement (undergraduate and graduate)
- Parental Leave
- Free onsite 24/7 Fitness Center including training classes, and locker room / shower facilities
- Onsite Cafeteria and Coffee Shop
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
