Data Analyst
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Specialized Recruiting Group is seeking a Data Analyst for a contract position with a local municipality.
This is a temporary contract with a pay rate of $36/hour to $42/hour, depending upon qualifications, and a schedule of 37.5 hours per week. The contract is slated to last for 6 months, with the possibility of extension. Work is performed both remotely (3-4 days/week) and in-office in Durham, NC (1-2 days/week).
As a Data Analyst, you would be performing independent data compilation and analysis regarding various IT initiatives. This will require a strong balance of technical skills and people skills, as well as excellent initiative.
Responsibilities Include:
- Compile and analyze data related to technical operations and initiatives.
- Develop clear visualizations to convey complicated data in a straightforward fashion.
- Lead, engage, and coordinate with multi-departmental teams to produce better business outcomes and communicate and validate requirements with relevant stakeholders.
- Identify automation opportunities, business opportunities, and analyze process issues and bottlenecks to make improvements.
- Create reports, dashboards and visualizations to understand business performance.
- Help administer various communication, productivity, and reporting tools.
- Deliver clear, concise, and persuasive oral presentations (in person and/or remotely) and adapt content and delivery based on audience, subject matter expertise, and desired outcomes.
Desired Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, or a directly related field.
- Data Analyst Certification.
- Proficiency with R Programming, Python, and SQL.
- Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite, Teams, Zoom, and cloud-based communication and productivity applications.
- Knowledge and experience working with emerging technology and technology systems typically used in local government.
- Experience engaging stakeholders, facilitating meetings, and seeking feedback.
- Experience identifying, proposing, and facilitating improvements to business processes.
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we want to hear from you! Apply online today for immediate consideration.