Business Data Analyst

We are seeking an experienced Business Data Analyst for an on-site hybrid contract in Austin, TX. Responsibilities: The Worker will serve as a senior Metadata Ingestion Analyst and a critical liaison between technical IT and non-technical program staff working with complex technical data sources. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of metadata acquisition, analysis and enrichment, with exceptional communication abilities to bridge the gap between technical data systems and operational users in the emerging context of AI. Duties: Strategic Liaison and Translation • Work with program areas, project sponsor and system SMEs to connect EIM cataloging and lineage systems to source systems in IT. • Automate regular collection and updates to agency metadata for high value data assets. • Explain technical findings and data limitations in simple, non-technical language to end-users. Data Reporting and Visualization • Extract, integrate, and analyze metadata from multiple complex internal and external sources • Collaborate with end-users and performance analysts or IT internal leaders to create visualizations for enrichment progress and official reporting. • Provide subject matter expertise on validating output from AI, particularly with respect to identifying and mitigating hallucinations. • Ensure all data outputs adhere to agency reporting standards, data governance, and compliance regulations. Data Literacy and Training • Champion data glossary literacy across the organization by developing and conducting training sessions for non-technical staff. • Create clear, comprehensive documentation and tutorials on using glossary tools for data synthesis. • Promote a data-driven culture by enabling and empowering all employees to effectively utilize metadata and AI. Collaboration and Problem-Solving • Work closely with data engineering, IT, and Program teams to troubleshoot metadata-related issues and address inconsistencies and mitigation strategies. • Provide expert guidance to program staff on interpreting data trends and answering complex data questions. • Stay up to date on new AI and metadata analysis tools and techniques to continuously improve data glossaries, data quality and reporting. • AI Prompting and Data Synthesis • Develop and refine effective AI prompts and query strategies to retrieve and synthesize metadata accurately from complex data domains. • Guide non-technical users in crafting precise prompts to get the glossary data they need, ensuring fidelity and accuracy. • Develop a library of standardized prompts and query templates for common reporting needs. Minimum Qualifications: • 8 years Experience gathering business requirements and translating complex metadata acquisitions and operational requirements into clear, actionable access paths for data glossaries for complex analytics • 8 years Experience explaining technical findings and data limitations in simple, non-technical language to end-users and leadership. • 8 years Experience in a complex data analysis, senior business/systems analyst, and/or data liaison role. • Strong experience with SQL for data extraction, manipulation and enrichment. • 8 years Experience collaborating with end-users and performance analysts or IT internal leaders to create and validate glossaries for analytics development and business data lineage analysis. • Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. Preferred Qualifications: • Experience with Business Intelligence/Data Warehouse • Experience acting as the primary point of contact for program staff with metadata/glossary needs for analytics projects • Experience working in a health and human services or similarly regulated environment, with a strong understanding of agency metadata requirements. • Experience with data governance and data quality principles • Experience with data glossary tools such as Informatica Enterprise Data Catalog (EDC and Axon Data Governance. • Experience championing data literacy across the organization • Experience training and mentoring staff with varying levels of data literacy. • Experience with AI prompt development What We Offer: Sistema offers competitive pay and solid benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage. We keep things simple, focus on people, and prioritize long-term relationships with our clients and consultants. Apply now if you’re a clear communicator, problem solver, and ready to work on-site in Austin, TX!