Title: CORP – Data Analyst
Location: Houston, TX 77002
Duration: Six Months, potential for extension
Compensation: Between $50.00 to $57.00 hourly (depends on experience to the role)
Work Requirements: US Citizen, GC Holders or Authorized to Work in the US without sponsorship (either now or in the future)
Qualified candidates may send a copy of their resume (Word Format) to Dave Franklin at dfranklin@inspyrsolutions.com .
Summary:
- This job is responsible for producing various ad-hoc and recurring reports from the SAP billing system or data warehouse equivalent for Executive/management, Customer Operations, Account Management (i.e., customer requests), Marketing, ARM and Finance .
- In addition, this job is responsible for creating support tools to assist with daily business operations .
- The purpose of the team is to achieve an increase in the effectiveness of the Reporting data being utilized across the organization by eliminating redundant data and consolidating reports where appropriate and reducing work required to push data to users by automating as many recurring reports as possible .
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
- Developing reports using Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS ) and supporting other analysts who use SQL Server Data Tools
- Developing reports using Microsoft Power BI
- Knowledge of development and running reports in PC SAS and Unix SAS environments desired.
- Knowledge of automation tools like work soft, WinRunner would be an additional asset.
- Participate in development and implementation of appropriate methods for monitoring, analyzing, and preparing data for management reports and statistics.
- Helping to gather and/or clarify data and reporting requirements from business owners
- Developing and maintaining database stored procedures
- Assimilate information from various environments and develop queries or reporting solutions to fulfill business needs.
- Recognize data anomalies to analyze and troubleshoot to determine cause.
- Utilize thorough knowledge of table structure and reporting environments to gather data to report metrics.
- Generate effective reports and manipulate data in reports to provide key metrics to business operations.
- Demonstrate proficiency in external systems to diagnose and correct failures and errors from a reporting perspective.
- Participate in developing and implementation of new processes and tools to streamline workflow.
- Provide innovative solutions.
- Document and communicate technical data requirements for development of system queries and reports to support ongoing root cause analysis.
- Prepares documentation on business and functional processes in support of reporting activities.
- Interact and consult with other areas/departments regarding Reporting issues and activities.
Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and/or work experience.
Experience:
- At least 2 years’ experience in: Microsoft SQL Server (which uses the T-SQL ANSI/SQL development standards), SSRS (SQL Server Report Services), SSIS/DTS package development, Visual Studio, VisualBasic.net. Microsoft SSAS, cube development, and .NET experience is a plus .
- At least 1 years of experience developing Microsoft PowerBI reports
- 2+ years’ experience in data mining, querying / accessing large data sets and developing key business reports and metrics .
- Experience writing stored procedures, T-SQL, functions, and SQL queries .
- Experience utilizing report writing best practices (optimization, use of joins and sub-queries)
- Experience with manual testing to include User Acceptance Testing (UAT )
- Experience pulling data from Microsoft SQL Server 2005/2008 R2/2012/2014, Oracle, text files, excel files, MS Access databases for report
- Experience with cubes and drill down/drill through reports
- Experience with SQL Server Data Tools (SSDT) SSRS/SSIS/SSAS, Visual Studio, and/or other (non-Microsoft) reporting platform
- A minimum of 1-4 years’ experience in working with billing and/or enrollment data is required
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Power Point).
Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to import, export, and manipulate data files between various IT applications and databases (e.g., Oracle, SAP, BW) is preferred
- Ability to develop recommendations/action plans and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Excellent personal computer skills within a Windows environment demonstrating advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. (Word, Excel, Access
- Knowledge of SAP is desired but open to candidates without SAP knowledge who are willing to learn.
- Knowledge of statistical analysis (including time-series, sampling, probability, regression, linear programming, and forecasting) is desired.
Our benefits package includes: (EXCLUDE on perm placements)
- Comprehensive medical benefits
- Competitive pay, 401(k)
- Retirement plan
- …and much more!
About INSPYR Solutions:
As a leading information technology partner, we connect top IT talent with our clients to provide innovative business solutions through our IT Staffing, Professional Services, and Infrastructure Solutions divisions. We understand and value the unique needs of highly-skilled information technology professionals in the industry and always strive to stay above the curve. Our company was founded on the following core values: Be the Best, Understand the Urgency, Never Ever Give Up, Have the Courage to Excel, and Make a Contribution. We take pride in our business model and strive to create a positive workplace environment through an exemplary culture.
INSPYR Solutions provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, INSPYR complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.