Job description

OVERVIEW OF ATHENA:

ATHENA Consulting is an award-winning staffing firm serving state and local governments. Our mission is to make lives better! We make our Clients’ Lives Easier by engaging and supporting our clients and partnering with them to be the most knowledgeable staffing partner. We make our Employees’ Lives Better by identifying and cultivating their talents and matching these talents with our customers’ needs. ATHENA places a high value on customer service, accountability and getting the job done.

This is a COVID Safe position and requires applicants/employees to be fully vaccinated or agree to submit to weekly COVID testing at the expense of the applicant/employee. Are you currently fully vaccinated? If not, are you opposed to becoming fully vaccinated prior to starting your first day of work? Are you opposed to weekly COVID testing at your own expense?
POSITION SUMMARY:

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Data Analyst. Under the direct supervision of the Senior Manager, Compliance the Senior Data Analyst will work across the organization to support new and ongoing Data initiatives. This is an experienced senior role with a focus on interpretation, visualization, and analysis of our data to help drive and support our decision making. The primary objective of the position is to understand the data and draw actionable conclusions and to recommend solutions. This person will play a key role in working with key stakeholders to identify needs and report outputs to clearly answer questions and drive decisions working with the Senior Manager, Compliance and Director of Data Services. This Full-time position pays $35 per hour and is in Chicago, IL.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Provide innovative analytical insights within the data across CTPF.

· Conduct detailed data analysis on data used across business units to evaluate business processes.

· Respond to data and product related inquiries in real-time to support business and technical teams.

· Provide expertise and translate the business needs to design; and develop tools, techniques, and metrics, and dashboards for insights and data visualization.

· Accomplished related to designing dashboard and data summaries for technical and non-technical audiences and facilitating discussions.

· Go-to person for the Data Analysts with any data related questions they may have.

· Review and sign-off the team’s work prior to submitting it to supervisor or Manager.

· Identify data anomalies and investigate further.

· Document and bring forward solutions on any inconsistency in data patterns and anomalies.

· Perform a root-cause analysis of key problems relating to data

· Perform data reconciliation to identify data irregularities.

· Build a strong working relationship with internal departments to understand the team’s process as it relates to the Data cleansing.

· Works with management on any ideas, impediments, and challenges related to data or the processing of data.

· Provide expertise in design and develop metrics with dashboards for insights and visualization.

· Breakdown complex business problems and recommend practical solutions.

· Work with Functional Area Owners and Subject Matter Experts in each department.

· Mentor current/future Data Analysts.

· Other duties as assigned by Management.

Required Skills/Abilities:
· Demonstrated analytical and organizational skills with strong attention to detail

· Strong problem solving and time management skills

· Ability to collaborate as a team and lead team in successfully meeting deadlines

· Strong written and oral communication skills

· Strong leadership and mentoring skills

· Ability to balance multiple priorities and complete assignments within time constraints and deadlines

· Ability to identify inadequacies of errors and communicate with departments to resolve the issue

· SQL and relational database knowledge

· At least 7-10 years of industry experience as a Business/Data Analyst with 3-5 experience in data analysis using tools such as SQL and Excel

· Practical knowledge of data in various forms (data warehouses/SQL, unstructured data environments)

· Familiarity with BI reporting tools (e.g., Tableau, Microsoft Power BI, or Business Objects.

· Demonstrated knowledge of data governance, data quality management concepts and data quality tools

· Understanding of Agile development methodologies, software design patterns, network design and architecture

· Experience in quantitative analysis and statistical modelling

Education and Experience:

· 5-7 years of relevant experience

· Knowledge and experience with the Fund’s pension software helpful but not required.

· High level of proficiency in relevant computer applications, including the Microsoft Office suite of products including Word and Excel.

Physical Requirements:

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee will sit for extended periods of time, with some standing and repetitive physical activity.

· The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Environment:

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment (i.e., computers, phones, and photocopiers).

Disclaimers

• *This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; nothing in this document restricts management’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

• It is understood that a full-time exempt employee will generally work a minimum of 35 hours per week; however, in the scope of an exempt employee's normal job, work outside the usual schedule is often required. This might include evening meetings, weekends, limited travel, or work hours well beyond 35 in a given week.

Successful ATHENA employees will display the following characteristics:

• You strive to be the best in your field currently and in the future.
• You like to make your employer look good.
• You find solutions, where others only see problems.
• You are proactive, you make and meet commitments, and you perform your duties exceedingly well.
• You are aware of the employer’s needs at all times and are well-versed in what you personally and ATHENA can offer them as a whole.
• You have the ability to work with diverse, integrated, deliverable-driven teams to accomplish the larger mission.

The benefits of working for ATHENA include:

· Support from a team of professionals committed to making your life better.

· Medical, dental and vision insurance.

· Medical and dependent flexible spending account.

· Pet insurance.

· Mass transportation benefit for the Maryland and Washington, D.C. area.

· 401k with a generous employer match.

· Easy to use employee self-serve HR portal.

· Paid time off varies by contract – be sure to inquire with your Recruiter.

· Holiday pay varies by contract – be sure to inquire with your Recruiter.

The statements in this Job Posting are intended to describe the general nature and minimum level of work required. The content should not be construed as a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required to meet the criteria for this position. Upon request, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Application for employment is not intended to and does not create a contract or offer of employment and if hired, employment with the company is on an at-will basis and could be terminated at the will of either party.

ATHENA Consulting LLC does not discriminate in hiring based on federally protected classifications to include but not limited to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status or other characteristics protected by law. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Temporary

Pay: $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• MUST be from the State of Illinois. Will you be able to reliably commute to Chicago, IL for this job?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Business/Data Analyst: 7 years (Required)
• SQL: 3 years (Required)
• Microsoft Excel: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: One location

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