Business Analyst

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This role is for a Business Analyst supporting the Data Hubs Initiative, remotely based in the US, with a contract duration of over 6 months. Requires 8+ years of experience, strong skills in Snowflake, SQL, and data documentation.
🌎 - Country
United States
💱 - Currency
$ USD
💰 - Day rate
Unknown
Unknown
🗓️ - Date discovered
April 23, 2025
🕒 - Project duration
More than 6 months
🏝️ - Location type
Remote
📄 - Contract type
Unknown
🔒 - Security clearance
Unknown
📍 - Location detailed
United States
🧠 - Skills detailed
#Documentation #Data Engineering #SQL (Structured Query Language) #Programming #UAT (User Acceptance Testing) #DataOps #Snowflake #SAS #Business Analysis #Quality Assurance #Data Management #SnowSQL #Data Mapping #Data Architecture #Cloud #Data Analysis #Deployment
Role description

We are seeking a skilled Business Analyst to work remotely from anywhere in the US as a member of the DataOps team within the Division of Data Management and Research for our Austin, Texas client. This role supports the Data Hubs Initiative, a major multi-year effort to transition from siloed, on-premises data environments to a modern, cloud-based architecture using Snowflake. The ideal candidate will work closely with Data Engineers, Data Analysts, and Program SMEs to facilitate data discovery, documentation, quality assurance, and technical validation for a growing portfolio of data hubs.

Key Responsibilities:

   • Conduct data discovery for newly proposed data hubs.

   • Analyze and document data processes to support design and implementation.

   • Develop comprehensive data dictionaries, listings, and reference materials.

   • Create and maintain detailed technical documentation for each data hub.

   • Support quality assurance and data validation efforts throughout the development lifecycle.

   • Assist with data mapping and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) practices.

   • Collaborate with technical staff to understand existing SAS codebases and assist in the interpretation of legacy logic as needed.

Planned Data Hubs for 2025:

The following hubs are slated for development and deployment over the next 12 months. Each hub typically requires 80–100 days to complete, depending on complexity and data maturity:

   • Transfer

   • 8th Grade Cohort

   • Faculty

   • Applications & Admissions

   • College Readiness / TSI

Requirements:

   • 8+ years of experience as a Business Analyst working in data-centric projects.

   • Strong experience with Snowflake, SnowSQL, and SQL-based data structures.

   • Demonstrated experience with data mapping, documentation, and process modeling.

   • Understanding of SAS programming logic and ability to interpret SAS code.

   • Experience with data warehousing, data discovery, and technical documentation.

   • Familiarity with data validation and quality assurance techniques.

   • Skilled in UAT practices and standards

Preferred:

   • Experience working in higher education or public sector data environments.

   • Background in education data systems, student information systems, or related areas.

   • Experience with modular or framework-based data architecture approaches.

Soft Skills & Attributes:

   • Self-starter with the ability to quickly get up to speed and contribute to a fast-paced environment.

   • Strong communicator with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical teams.

   • Highly organized with strong attention to detail and a focus on producing high-quality deliverables.