Office of the State Auditor

Government

DataAnalyst

$74–112k Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Data Analyst at Office of the State Auditor. Skills: Data analysis, Data visualization, SQL, Excel. Understand data structure. Understand metadata”

Industry & Context.

Government
Problems you'll solve

Data analysis; Data interpretation

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's Degree related discipline, Demonstrated T-SQL writing, Demonstrated data analysis tools, Ability to work large datasets, Knowledge of data analysis techniques, Advanced Excel capabilities, Knowledge of data analytics, Knowledge of data modeling, Knowledge of data visualization, Exposure to database concepts, Excellent written communication skills, Excellent verbal communication skills, Ability to read English, Ability to write English, Ability to comprehend English, Solid customer service skills, Solid relationship management skills, Proven ability to work autonomously, Proven ability to work in teams, Experience with relational database structures, Experience with multidimensional data structures

Nice to Have

Three years job experience, Build effective relationships, Use analytical techniques, Experience with social network visualization, Experience in data mining, Analytics software languages experience, Experience with statistical analysis, Translate quantitative analysis non-technical audience, Understanding effective data analytics utilization, Proficient in SQL, Experience using data public policy

What You'll Do.

Understand data structure

Manipulate information

Summarize information

Assist analysis of data

Draw correct inferences

Work with agency stakeholders

Review requests for service

Review requests for assistance

Translate data service requirements

Assist mentoring analysts

Ensure compliance HIPAA

Ensure compliance Federal data policies

Ensure compliance State data policies

Interface with audit teams

Assist analysis of audits

Address ad-hoc analytics requests

Support data acquisition

Support data collection

Support data discovery

Prepare written summaries

Establish cross functional interaction

Explain data indications

Explain results indications

Assist with presentations

Present across management levels

Create narratives with data

Maintain up-to-date skills

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Agency stakeholders; Audit teams; External organizations; Business managers; IT specialists; Cross functional interaction

Communication Scope

Written presentations; Oral presentations; Executive presentations

Full Job Description

SALARY RANGE (Grade 13) CSA229: $74,374.37/yr. -- $111,561.54/yr.  (Commensurate with experience) GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES The Data Analyst engages in projects to address key information needs of the OSA and enhance the OSA’s efforts to assimilate data analytics into its work processes.   Data Analyst is responsible for extracting, aggregating and visualizing critical data to derive value and insights to support the work of the OSA.   SUPERVISION RECEIVED Receives general supervision and direction from the Director of Data Analytics.   SUPERVISION EXERCISED Provides technical supervision over 1-3 contract personnel on an as needed or project basis.               DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ·          Understand the data structure and metadata available in all OSA technical environments. ·          Develop SQL queries to extract, manipulate, and summarize information. ·          Assist team members in analysis of given data and draw correct inferences, in keeping the objectives of the analysis in mind. ·          At management direction work with agency stakeholders on content clarity and meeting technical requirements. ·          Review requests for service / assistance created by other OSA business units for quality and proper documentation. ·          Translate data service requirements and summarize, calculate or model data using OSA standard tools. ·          Assist Data Analyst II with mentoring analysts from other business units on analytic practices and the use of the OSA’s analytic tool set. ·          Ensure compliance with HIPAA and other Federal and State required data policies/best practices. ·          Interface with audit teams and external organizations assisting in the analysis of audits. ·          Analyze complex internal / external data, identify anomalies, trends and risk. ·          Address ad-hoc analytics requests to support projects.   ·          Support and perform data acquisition/data collection and data discovery. ·          Prepare wr

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