LOCATION: DALLAS
At AT&T we’re redefining the future of connectivity. At our core is a passion to serve our customers with products and services that create connections, improve lives and allow millions to share the stories and experiences that matter. Our Corporate teams are fueled by innovation and a desire to connect the world in meaningful ways. Join our team and bring your bold ideas, supporting and transforming our business across areas like marketing, finance and more.
TEAM OVERVIEW: The Technology Business Management team provides AT&T a means to manage and communicate the cost of Information Technology, known within the industry as Technology Business Management (TBM), using software called Apptio Cost Transparency. The foundation of the AT&T Apptio cost model is the General Ledger (GL), specifically the Cash Operating Expenses and Profit and Loss. Costs are aligned with operational and labor data to establish allocation and distribution algorithms that effectively associate costs to IT Assets & Resources (e.g., servers, storage, end user devices, projects, locations), Business Units/Segments, and ultimately AT&T Products & Services.
POSITION OVERVIEW: This position is a part of a small working team that provides monthly technology cost reports and intelligence via the Apptio Cost Transparency tool and other business tools to over 400 internal clients at multiple organizational levels across many departments to enable AT&T to understand IT costs and deliver data insights to assist in cost management and cost improvement efforts within those departments and at the corporate level.
KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Works directly with the client user community and business analysts to define and document data requirements for data integration and business intelligence applications
- Determines and documents data mapping rules for movement of medium to high complexity data between applications
- Adheres to and promotes the use of data administration standards
- Supports data selection, extraction, and cleansing for corporate applications, including data warehouse and data marts
- Creates and sustains processes, tools, and on-going support structures and processes
- Extracts and analyzes data from specific applications, systems and/or databases to create reports and provide recommendations based on the analysis of the data
- Investigates and resolves data issues across platforms and applications, including discrepancies of definition, format and function
- Creates and populates meta-data into repositories
- May create data models, including robust data definitions, which may be entity- relationship-attribute models, star, or dimensional models
- May also create data flow diagrams and process models and integrates models across functional areas and platforms
- Works closely with DBAs to transition logical models to physical implementation
- May be responsible for employing data mining techniques to achieve data synchronization, redundancy elimination, source identification, data reconciliation, and problem root cause analysis
- May also be responsible for quality control and auditing of databases, resolving data problems, and analyzing system changes for quality assurance
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- Experience with Technology Business Management tools such as Apptio Cost Management tool, Nicus, or Serviceware tools
- 5-7 years Finance Operations experience
- Experience programming within the Apptio Cost Management tool
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
- Knowledge of AT&T’s or other large corporate technology operations and have ability to learn emerging technology trends to develop cost, quality/performance, and value of that technology
- Understanding of technology infrastructure domains including data centers, network/communications, server utilization, virtual environments, storage, and application development
- Knowledge of financial management processes and best practices such as cost allocations, capital & operating expense management, program portfolio management, and application/infrastructure support
- Project Development experience in a cross-functional team environment
SKILLS:
- Strong Excel software skills, especially VLOOKUP, IF statements, pivot tables, and macros
- Microsoft Power BI software
- Development of SQL databases
- Microsoft Access databases a plus
- Strong leadership and organizational skills – capable of motivating and managing organizations as part of cross functional teams to deliver desired results. This role involves close collaboration with operations and finance professionals at all levels within the organization.
This position is in Dallas, TX, and will be required to come into the office at least 3 days per week.
Our Senior Data Analyst earn between $106,100 – $190,900. Not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.
Joining our team comes with amazing perks and benefits:
- Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
- 401(k) plan
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Caregiver Leave
- Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected
- Adoption Reimbursement
- Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
- Life and Accidental Death Insurance
- Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
- Extensive employee wellness programs
- Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone
A career with us, a global leader in communications and technology, comes with big rewards. As part of our team, you’ll lead transformation surrounded by trailblazing industry leaders like you. You’ll be empowered to go above and beyond – making a difference through company-sponsored initiatives or connecting and networking through one of our many employee groups. And regardless of where you’re at in your career trajectory, you’ll be rewarded by the impact that comes with making a difference in the lives of millions. With AT&T, you’ll be a part of something greater, do incredible things and be rewarded with a chance to change the world.
Ready to join our team? Apply today!