Data Analytics Specialist

Data Analytics Specialist

Department: IT Development/Support

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Fort Worth, TX (2101)

Reporting To: Tom Cotton

Compensation: $68,000 - $69,000 / year

Description

The Data Analytics Specialist will design, develop, test, implement, and support business intelligence solutions that leverage current and new data sets to create descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics that provide actionable business insights and support strategic data-driven decisions. They will utilize their expertise in statistical analysis, data mining, and predictive analytics to transform data into actionable insights to drive business and decisions.

Key Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Work with data consumers and data engineers to understand user / organizational data needs and design data assets that will meet business user and technical requirements.
• Collaborate with data engineers to develop, test, and implement database solutions using Microsoft Fabric technologies in an agile development process.
• Follow development standards for lakehouse/data warehouse solution design, development, testing, implementation, and documentation and work with team to continually refine and improve those standards.
• Provide maintenance and technical support for data assets in accordance with organizational standards and service-level agreements.
• Analyze large, complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, and insights that drive business decisions.
• Develop, implement, and maintain semantic data models, reporting systems, and data automation processes.
• Create and present data visualizations, dashboards, and reports to communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and security by implementing best practices in data management and governance.
• Stay updated with the latest data analytics trends, tools, and technologies to continuously improve analytical capabilities.

Job Qualifications

Education/Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in data science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field or equivalent experience.

Preferred Education/Certification:

• Advanced degree
• Azure Data Fundamentals Certification
• Azure Data Analyst Associate Certification

Experience:

• 4+ years of related experience or equivalent education
• Previous experience working on business analytics projects.
• Experience with database management and data warehousing.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Knowledge of statistical analysis, modeling techniques, and data visualizations.
• Knowledge of relational and dimensional data structures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Fabric and Microsoft Power BI.
• Proficiency in Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio, SQL / T-SQL.
• Python/PySpark and related libraries.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets and provide actionable insights.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present data findings to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong critical thinking skills and mindfulness.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Visual Studio Code
• Knowledge of unstructured data structures (Cosmos DB)

Physical Requirements : N/A

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 10.5 Paid Holidays
• Career Development Opportunities