Job Title: Data Acquisition Specialist Contract Duration: 5 months Pay range: $65 - 75/hr Location: Chicago, IL Work Type: Hybrid, in office Monday and Tuesday, 8-5 Project: • Project Lightyear. • Online banking project, dealing with transactional data. Team details: • The current team is small, but will be working with a broader team • Who will the candidate be working with on a Daily basis: will work within our US Data Management Office, reporting to the Lead Data Acquisition Analyst, US Region, and will be supporting the execution of the US Data Strategy initiative. Job Description: • The Data Acquisition Specialist will be a technically sophisticated and detail-oriented individual who can turn data into information, information into insights, and insights into business decisions. • The ideal candidate will bring a variety of skills such as general business acumen, a very analytical mindset, an aptitude for technology, and the ability to present findings concisely. • The incumbent This position will focus on different areas within Data Management, including Data Quality and Production Support. How you'll succeed: • Collaboration: Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to understand the purpose of data collected, aiming to address business challenges through rigorous data analysis and experimentation. Engage in thoughtful and productive conversations with the business owners before and during requirements gathering. Escalate issues to leadership while proposing effective solutions. Showcase a proven ability to drive consensus across business and technical teams during design, development, testing and implementation with an ability to quickly build understanding and ownership of complex data patterns and relationships across multiple systems and databases. Work closely with business users and end-users to answer questions related to data usage, availability, and best practices, providing guidance and support as needed. Support and mentor team members, fostering a collaboration environment and encouraging professional development with the team • Data Acquisition/Modelling/Visualization: Execute data acquisition tasks related to the setup and management of identified data sources to feed our central data hub repository. Perform user acceptance testing, including creating test cases, logging bugs, independently follow up on issues to ensure quality and functionality. Ensure documentation of data and processes is maintained in a timely manner and is appropriate for the intended audience. Develop a comprehensive understanding of business-related data and apply analytic knowledge to high-priority challenges across all functional areas • Organizational Skills: You will bring a variety of skills, including excellent organizational and project management skills, be proactive in solving problems, be able to work independently and part of a team, and be comfortable communicating with many different levels of employees across the organization. • Data Expertise: Become an expert on the data available in the central data hub repository for reporting purposes, enabling informed decision-making across the organization • Your communication is compelling and conversational. You relentlessly cut through the clutter to get to the core message. Monitor monthly Production releases and ensure any data bugs are being thoroughly tested, with results documented Must haves: • 5-7 years of Data Analysis experience with knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within Data Analytics, Data Governance, and Business Intelligence. • Strong experience of Data Modeling concepts and proficiency in utilizing data modeling tools to create a visual representation of the models • Strong ability to debug and test SQL scripts, ensuring data accuracy and integrity • Experience in commonly used Business Intelligence tools, e.g. Alteryx, SQL, Power BI, or other similar tools. • Experience in developing complex solutions based on business requirements and effectively translating them into functional specifications Nice to have: • Previous FI experience • Online digital banking experience Required Soft Skills: • You're digitally savvy. You seek out innovative solutions and embrace evolving technologies. You can easily adapt to new tools and trends. • You engage with purpose to find the right solutions. You go the extra mile because it's the right thing to do. • You know that details matter. You notice things that others don't. Your critical thinking skills help to inform your decision-making. • You act like an owner. You thrive when you're empowered to take initiative, go above and beyond, and deliver results. • Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values - trust, teamwork, and accountability. • Ability to multi-task, adapt to changing priorities (yours or leadership), be curious and, think creatively. • You're motivated by collective success. You know that teamwork can transform a good idea into a great one. You know that an inclusive team that enjoys working together can bring a vision to life. • A strong passion for data, complemented by highly developed critical reasoning skills and a keen interest in understanding the underlying "why" behind data insights. Required Education and Certifications: • Computer science degree or equivalent Technical skills required: • SQL • Will be converting to data bricks - experience would be helpful • Banking experience would be helpful • Experience with Payments platform/ payments solution at another institution would be helpful Benefits: • Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans • 401k Retirement Fund About The Company: Leading North American financial institution offering a wide range of reliable financial products and services. Committed to customer satisfaction and community impact, they provide personalized banking solutions to meet your unique needs. Join a diverse and inclusive team dedicated to creating a more secure and sustainable future. About GTT: GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American owned company in Alaska. As a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation, we highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, financial services, and technology companies, along with some of the nation's largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies across the US and Canada. We look forward to helping you land your next great career opportunity! 25-23236:  #gttjobs