Senior Data / Business Analyst

Company: Kforce
Location: Princeton
Posted on: March 16, 2023

Job Description:

Kforce is supporting a client in Princeton, NJ in search of a hybrid, contract-to-hire Senior Data/Business Analyst. Summary:This company is in the midst of growing their digital team to better serve the needs of the organization and their customers in the government, health, and human services space. The team is dedicated to approach grounded in design thinking, lean, and agile to help solve complicated problems and turn bold ideas into delightful solutions. The Senior Data/Business Analyst will help to make sense of performance of digital solutions and capabilities using advanced analysis to identify meaningful and actionable insights - advancing performance and promoting a culture of data-driven decision making. In this role, the Senior Data/Business Analyst will produce valuable insights, build reports and dashboards, and conduct analysis in support of ongoing projects and strategic initiatives. This person should have advanced skills in data visualization tools, data analysis, and business analysis, while leading project activities as required and be able to independently build high quality products and relationships.Responsibilities:* Serve as subject matter expert (SME) in the area of data and analytical product usage for peer analysts and operational stakeholders - particularly in the appropriate uses and limitations of statistical and analytical applications* Inform operational partners on product performance as well as product usage trends* Consult with analytical leaders to understand current and future business goals and strategies, and ensure that methods and work products are aligned* Balance accuracy of analysis with needs for rapid response* Develop partnerships with technical peers and business partners* Project Management activities* BS in a quantitative field such as Statistics, Mathematics, Management Information Systems (MIS), Economics, Computer Science, Business Analytics, or related quantitative field* Advanced degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Information Systems, Business Analytics, MIS, Engineering, or a related technical field preferred* 5 years of experience performing quantitative data analysis and business analysis* 5 years of experience with data visualization and business intelligence tools or packages (SSRS, Power BI, Tableau, MicroStrategy, etc.) with ability to lead and train on best practices of BI use* 5 years of experience quantifying and prioritizing projects that require heavy data analysis* 5 years of experience working directly with business users and requirements documentation* Ability to present data in a simple, clean, concise visual and written manner* Statistical experience and understanding of distributions, statistical testing, regression, etc.* A strong passion for empirical research and for answering complex questions with data* Experience with solution/vendor evaluation and evaluating product ROI* Exposure to machine learning techniques and algorithms* Exposure to (or strong desire to learn) common data science toolkits, such as R, Weka, Python/NumPy, etc.The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.*Compensation Type:*Hours*Minimum Compensation:*55.00*Maximum Compensation:*63.00

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