Data Analyst

Alexandria, Virginia
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
021754


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Grant Thornton LLP is the U.S. member firm of Grant Thornton International, one of the six global accounting, tax and business advisory organizations. Grant Thornton’s Global Public Sector, based in Alexandria, Va., is a global management consulting business with the mission of providing responsive and innovative financial, performance management and systems solutions to governments and international organizations. Visit Grant Thornton’s Global Public Sector at www.grantthornton.com/publicsector

Junior Data Analyst

We are seeking a Junior Data Analyst with experience in the data warehouse space to respond to questions, request for information, ad hoc reports, etc. from client request. This position requires that you understand logical and physical data modeling. The Junior Data Analyst must examine the data warehouse structure to determine the best tables and columns that contain the information needed to be able to understand questions, answer questions, document questions and responses, and ask clarifying questions until the data request is unambiguous. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

· Understand logical and physical data modeling, as you must examine the data warehouse structure to determine the best tables and columns that contain the information needed to answer questions.

· Understand structured query language (SQL) and be able to craft moderate and complex SQL statements to extract the desired information from the data warehouse and manipulate the information into the desired format.

· After extracting the data from the data warehouse, the DA must analyze the data found to determine if the correct data was extracted.

As a candidate for this position, you must be a self-starter and problem solver to be successful. This is a pure analyst work (not development). Someone who has a passion for data is the ideal candidate.

Qualifications

Skills and Competencies

Ability to understand logical and physical data models

Strong SQL or PL/SQL skills; strong Oracle skills

Demonstrated ability to understand and document business processes; strong verbal and written communication skills; strong organizational skills

Demonstrated strong problem-solving abilities and multi-tasking capabilities

Ability to perform well in a high-pressure, time-sensitive environment

Ability to work independently; ability to work within an established timeframe to complete tasks

An understanding of data warehousing and structures (e.g. facts, dimensions, cubes);

Ability to assist in requirements gathering sessions; ability to interview customers at all levels

Experience with CM tools such as Serena Dimensions; experience with relational database technology

Requirements:

BA/BS degree

1+ years of data analysis, SQL, Data warehousing, Oracle

Requires Security Clearance or the ability to obtain a Security Clearance






Requisition ID: 021754

Alexandria, Virginia

Alexandria, VA




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