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Data Analyst (Technology Solutions Analyst IV) (Vacancy)

Salary

$46.17 - $69.29 Hourly

Location

Varies by position

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

24-0585-V7

Department

47 Department of Technology

Division

Division of Information Services

Opening Date

09/05/2024

Closing Date

9/25/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

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Definition

• Consults with users to evaluate, develop, and document an understanding of business processes, needs, expectations, and technology requirements; analyzes and reviews requests for data integrations, batch ETL, data visualizations, and additional technologies to standardize data management and access to data;

• Develops the outline of the data integration design and defines the requirements and parameters of the proposed information management systems; prepares cost estimates and project timelines for implementation of information management systems; makes recommendations on improvements to business processes;

• Analyzes currently available data sources, data integration tools, and data management systems to determine compatibility with and adaptability to the users’ needs and the City’s technical capabilities;

• Collaborates with technical section’s specialists in areas such as data engineering, database, data management, and data visualization systems to specific departmental requirements;

• Documents the development, testing, implementation, and evaluation of the business systems; directs the preparation of reports, training materials, and operational procedures related to the business systems;

• Familiarity and prior experience in ETL platforms such as Talend, Tableau, SQL Server, GitHub, etc. is highly desired

Under direction, is responsible for researching, designing, developing, and improving enterprise data and/or application solutions; performs related duties as required.

Examples of Work

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.)

Develops data and/or applications solutions, which may include utilization of supportive software, data management platforms, database management systems, server applications, and/or web-based development systems;

Confers with departmental or divisional personnel to analyze current operational procedures, document potential problems, and identify specific data input and output requirements for software system development;

Analyzes requirements of data and/or application solutions, such as licensing requirements, data requirements, peripheral equipment, maintenance support, server requirements, access on mobile devices, or other system interfaces and requirements to determine feasibility of system designs within time and budget constraints;

Reviews the outline of the new or revised business system process(es) and makes recommendations for improvements by defining the hardware and software requirements of the proposed system(s) or process(es); evaluates integration requirements for data and applications and supportive databases; develops solutions for integration and/or extraction of data for cross-platform dependencies among application systems; prepares cost estimates and project timelines for implementation;

Consults with technical staff to evaluate business processes, needs, expectations, and functional requirements and translates into technical requirements; designs and proposes solutions to streamline or enhance business functions/processes;

Develops solutions for citywide data integration and management; creates synthesized data models, transformations and visualizations for deployment of analytics to meet the business or operational needs of the City;

Researches third-party software systems for feasibility of design and compatibility and adaptability with existing architecture and business processes; reviews proposed hardware and software solutions and recommends selection to management for approval;

Formulates, designs, configures, and/or modifies software systems using scientific analysis to predict and measure outcome and consequences of design;

Develops and directs software system testing procedures, programming, and documentation;

Serves as senior consultant for database design, implementation, and administration, including security, backup, recovery, and maintenance; utilizes administrative rights within software applications to mass import updates to an application system;

Advises departmental or divisional personnel in their technology needs with regard to data corruption, security issues, computer viruses, and hardware and software redundancy;

Consults with staff members to evaluate interface between hardware and software and operational and performance requirements of software system; analyzes system growth and evaluates processing efficiency;

Plans and prepares technical reports, memoranda, and instructional manuals as documentation of system development;

Makes recommendations to management regarding the planning, development, and coordination of software system development projects;

Performs engineering cost/benefit analysis to verify potential effectiveness of new products; conducts technical research for building new designs, developing business cases, selling ideas to management, and gaining commitment for new system enhancements;

Mentors business systems analysts and senior programmer analysts in their work and individual projects as requested by management;

Participates in appropriate professional activities to stay abreast of existing and emerging technologies.

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a bachelor's degree and four (4) years of experience in systems analysis, database management, applications development, or software design. Substitution(s): Valid possession of one (1) of the following certifications may be substituted for the required education: Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (all tracks), Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (Data Platform or Business Intelligence), or Geographic Information Systems Professional (GISP). Additional experience as specified above may substitute for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis. Possession of a master’s degree may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.

Test/Job Contact Information

Recruitment #: 24-0585-V7

Employment Type: Full-Time (Regular)

Should you have questions regarding this vacancy, please contact:

Kimberly Hetterscheidt

Department of Technology

Division of Information Services

1111 E Broad St

Columbus, Ohio 43205

P: (614) 645-0367

E: khetterscheidt@columbus.gov (kheetterscheidt@columbus.gov)

The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Columbus seeks to promote compensation strategies that maximize the recruitment, performance, development, and retention of quality employees in support of the City's Covenant and strategic plan. In addition to a competitive pay plan, the City offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes the following:

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Short-term Disability

• Life Insurance

• Wellness Program

• Tuition Reimbursement

Specifics about these benefit opportunities and eligibility can be discussed with one of the City's human resources professionals at the time of your interview or by contacting the Department of Human Resources, Labor Relations Office at (614)645-7206 for further information.

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City of Columbus

Address

77 N. Front Street, Suite 330

Columbus, Ohio, 43215

Phone

(614) 645-8301

Website

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