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Job Description
Data Analyst / Developer
W2
Location: South San Francisco, California
Duration: 6 months - March 1 to September 30, 2023
Work Hours: Part Time (20-25 hours per week)
Responsibilities
Collaborate with all WFS departments to develop and implement a robust data strategy and architecture
Partner with IT and other subject matter experts to develop foundational, robust, high quality, integrated data sets and metrics/KPIs to be used for visualization and advanced analytics
Bridge business needs with technical development by supporting the development of the metrics/KPI hierarchy throughout WFS and compiling a data directory of various databases
Understand user requirements, underlying business processes, and source data to perform any required analysis and create powerful user-friendly reports
Build and improve automated and ad hoc data visualizations and dashboards (Tableau, QlikView/ QlikSense, ThoughtSpot , etc.) to enable businesses to use data to maximize their value
Qualifications
Preferred Majors: Business degree - Computer Science, Data Science, Analytics, Engineering, Statistics, Math or Operations Research
Skills:
Business acumen and ability to translate business needs into metrics
Experience with consulting diverse teams
Experience with data visualization (Tableau, QlikView/QlikSense, ThoughtSpot etc.)
Experience with developing and defining metrics/KPIs
Proficient with organizing data collected from various sources
Working knowledge with database, table design joins, data collection, data mining, data aggregation, data validation, data analytics etc.
Working knowledge with SQL, python, R, or other programing languages
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suites and/or Google Suites
Core Competencies:
Ability to work independently and proactively; Excellent written, presentation, and verbal communication skills; Eager to solve complex problems; Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills; Attention to detail, time management, self-motivated and has a positive attitude; Strong business focus and mentality; Flexibility and ability to interact well within both team-oriented and ambiguous settings