Data Analyst (Contract)
Please note that this is a contract role providing services to Microsoft through external staffing partners of Allegis Global Solutions. If you are selected for this role, you will be employed by AGS and will not be an employee of Microsoft.
Summary
The main function of a Data Analyst is to coordinate changes to computer databases, test, and implement the database applying knowledge of database management systems.
Job Responsibilities
- Work with senior management, technical and client teams in order to determine data requirements, business data implementation approaches, best practices for advanced data manipulation, storage and analysis strategies.
- Write and code logical and physical database descriptions and specify identifiers of database to management system or direct others in coding descriptions.
- Design, implement, automate and maintain large scale enterprise data ETL processes.
- Modify existing databases and database management systems and/or direct programmers and analysts to make changes.
- Test programs or databases, correct errors and make necessary modifications.
- Scrutinize and improve the data sources we rely on for routing, forecasting, and disposition.
- Investigate new ways to improve our data using upstream sources.
Requirements
- 2-4 years applicable experience required.
- Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as computer science, computer engineering or related field required.
- Proven experience preferably in logistics, operations, or supply chain environments.
- Curious and detail oriented, solution oriented, growth mindset.
- Passion for operational excellence and continuous improvement.
- Basic familiarity of servers and its parts or computer hardware.
- Experience with database technologies.
- Knowledge of the ETL process.
- Knowledge of at least one scripting language.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills.
- Demonstrated history of success.
- Desire to be working with data and helping businesses make better data driven decisions.
- SQL, KQL, Python or any other coding language, deeper understanding of tools and systems.
- Strong analytical skills with a track record of building and improving reporting tools.
- Experience with workflow automation and system integration.
- Effective communicator and collaborator across technical and non-technical teams.
Additional Details
- Location: Remote
- Duration: 2 Months
- Pay Range: $41.50 - 47 per hour
- Weekly Schedule: 40 hours
AGS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer (M/F/Disability/Veterans). We will consider all applications without regard to race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable law.
