Business Analyst - SnowSql and SAS
Business Analyst - SnowSql and SAS
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We are seeking a skilled Business Analyst to work remotely from anywhere in the US as a member pf the DataOps team within the Division of Data Management and Research for our Austin Texas client. This role supports the Data Hubs Initiative a major multiyear effort to transition from siloed onpremises data environments to a modern cloudbased architecture using Snowflake. The ideal candidate will work closely with Data Engineers Data Analysts and Program SMEs to facilitate data discovery documentation quality assurance and technical validation for a growing portfolio of data hubs.
Key Responsibilities:
* Conduct data discovery for newly proposed data hubs.
* Analyze and document data processes to support design and implementation.
* Develop comprehensive data dictionaries listings and reference materials.
* Create and maintain detailed technical documentation for each data hub.
* Support quality assurance and data validation efforts throughout the development lifecycle.
* Assist with data mapping and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) practices.
* Collaborate with technical staff to understand existing SAS codebases and assist in the interpretation of legacy logic as needed.
Planned Data Hubs for 2025:
The following hubs are slated for development and deployment over the next 12 months. Each hub typically requires 80100 days to complete depending on complexity and data maturity:
* Transfer
* 8th Grade Cohort
* Faculty
* Applications & Admissions
* College Readiness / TSI
* Labor Market Data
Requirements:
* 8 years of experience as a Business Analyst working in datacentric projects.
* Strong experience with Snowflake SnowSQL and SQLbased data structures.
* Demonstrated experience with data mapping documentation and process modeling.
* Understanding of SAS programming logic and ability to interpret SAS code.
* Experience with data warehousing data discovery and technical documentation.
* Familiarity with data validation and quality assurance techniques.
* Skilled in UAT practices and standards
Preferred:
* Experience working in higher education or public sector data environments.
* Background in education data systems student information systems or related areas.
* Experience with modular or frameworkbased data architecture approaches.
Soft Skills & Attributes:
* Selfstarter with the ability to quickly get up to speed and contribute to a fastpaced environment.
* Strong communicator with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and nontechnical teams.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Contract
