Data Analyst - American Technology Consulting

OnsiteHarrisburg, PAThe technical Data Analyst lead provides technical design expertise and willplay a pivotal role in addressing identified issues within the Office ofVocational Rehabilitation’s (OVR) data management system in the CommonwealthWorkforce Development System (CWDS). This position involves developingsolutions, creating an overall plan, and building necessary reports. The primaryfocus areas include improving data management practices, tracking and reportingon the data for Measurable Skills Gains (MSG), and Credential Attainment,Pre-ETS(Pre-Employment Transition Services), and other OVR performanceparameters.Responsibilities:1.Data Solutions Development: * Collaborate closely with the OVR team to assess the current state of data management and reporting in CWDS. * Develop a comprehensive plan to address identified issues and enhance data management practices. * Propose solutions to streamline processes and improve accuracy.2.Reporting and Analysis: * Create standard and ad hoc reports based on OVR’s reporting needs. * Design report templates and generate reports as required. * Aggregate and analyze the data as per the requirements. * Investigate and address flaws in the current CWDS tracker system.3.Deliverables: * Comprehensive plan for improving OVR's data management in CWDS * Standard Ad-Hoc reports as needed by OVR * A revised system and reports for tracking of Measurable Skills Gains, Credential Attainment, Pre-ETS(Pre-Employment Transition Services), and OVR performance data. * Aggregate and analyze the data as per the requirements. * A plan for integrating the Pre-ETS and Vocational Rehabilitation Systems.The incumbent should have advanced data analytical skills, leadership abilitiesand lead responsibility for the following activities within the assignedproject.• Design and create Ad-hoc reports in Business Object Enterprise (BOE) businessintelligence reporting system from CWDS database based of the data need.• Engage as Liaison between business partner agency and information technology(IT) staff including Project Manager and internal/vendor development staff.Possess the ability to interact with various staff levels including seniorexecutive managers.• Involved in planning and coordinate overall testing efforts to include testplan, creation, and execution of test scenarios for system integration testing(SIT) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).• Orchestra coordination and execution of Training Plan including development oftraining materials, quick reference guides, and standard operating proceduresmanuals.• Ensure compliance with all applicable Commonwealth information technologypolicies and EBR-DC guidelines, security, and related standards.• Analyze legislation or other business documentation to determine any necessaryIT system or business process changes that are required.• Ensures proper escalation to appropriate management of issues and potentialproject risks including compliance risks or limitations of available informationtechnology services risks impacting development completion or impacts toschedules• Execute systematic problem-solving activities by ensuring that issues arereviewed and evaluated based on relevant criteria impacting decision andoutcomes.• Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks at the same time while ensuringfocus on completing quality activities and meeting timelines for each.• As business partner ‘Business Owner’ define and classify problems, evaluatingpossible outcomes, and recommending proposed solutions.• Exhibit effective oral and written communication skills ensuring that properlevels of details are relayed depending on the audience as interaction withpeers, managers, and executive management will be required.• Exhibit ability to work both independently and develop relationships withcross-functional team of resources.• Plan, coordinate and facilitate internal business partner session reviews ofexisting system functionality and potential new system enhancements and/orsystem requirements.• Interact and provide as needed updates/presentations/reports for OVR/WFExecutive, Administrative and management staff.• Manage interpersonal and Team Building efforts for OVR business partner staff.