Data Analyst - Local to NY, NJ, CT - Only W2

Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, Cogent Infotech Corp, is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today! Job Title: Data Analyst Location: White Plans, NY Contract: 12+ Months Only W2 Working Hours: 37.5 hrs/week Schedule: Hybrid onsite role 3 days per week Project Overview The details of the different data analysis that will be enabled over the duration of the project are outlined below. Additionally, must possess strong ability to collaborate and communicate with IT, product team, and operations teams and all stakeholders to identify change barriers, track adoption metrics, and ensure sustained platform usage. a) Analyze the customer data and create hierarchy for Organizations, Facilities, Accounts and meters b) Analyze the existing hierarchy and propose changes to improve the overall data quality. c) Create detailed design documents for development team use on new or existing customer integrations d) Update the DevOps tasks and assist business in prioritizing the tasks in sprints e) Develop test cases and test the data in QA environment f) Support Energy Cap, BSNY, and other data integrations g) Strong Ability to collaborate and communicate with IT, product team, and operations teams and all stakeholders to identify change barriers, track adoption metrics, and ensure sustained platform usage. Job Functions & Responsibilities Collect and document detailed data requirements and the data flows Identify relevant data attributes from internal data sources and document inputs, outputs and associated source-to-target data mapping Document key processes and workflows around data acquisition, integration, cleansing and monitoring Investigate and validate data from different sources, checking for completeness & accuracy as well as analyzing patterns & trends in data Identify data issues and assist in manual/automated data remediation efforts Creating appropriate documentation that allows stakeholders to understand the steps of the data analysis process and duplicate or replicate the analysis if necessary Skills Experience in analyzing data from various sources and formats, and applying data insights to cleanse and transform data into a standardized format MUST HAVE a working knowledge of SQL, writing SQL queries and proficiency in MS Excel. Experience in identify, analyze, and interpret trends or patterns relating to key performance indicators in complex data sets Experience in creating and maintain technical documentation for various systems, services and business processes Experience in assessing data quality on various data sources and coordinates with Business & IT in the correction of source data or creation of translation sources, where applicable Experience in authenticating and interpreting data based on results using a variety of techniques, ranging from simple data aggregation via statistical analysis to complex data mining Excellent communication skills Ability to work independently and a member of a multi-function team Experience in implementing Energy Management solutions (Preferred) Education & Certifications Bachelor s degree in CS, MIS, Math, Statistics or related field or equivalent with around 6+ years experience in data analysis and interpretation Experience on any BI tool. Why Choose Cogent? Cogent Infotech stands at the forefront of technology consulting and is recognized globally for its award-winning services. With our headquarters in Pittsburgh, PA, USA, we specialize in guiding enterprises through digital transformation, leveraging the power of emerging technologies such as Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, and AI. Our mission is to provide innovative workforce solutions that address the complex challenges faced by today s businesses. As an ISO-certified firm and appraised at CMMI level 3, our reputation for excellence is well-established. We are proud to collaborate with over 70 Fortune 500 companies and more than 150 Federal C State agencies, delivering cutting-edge technology solutions that drive success. Cogent is an equal opportunity employer. Cogent will not discriminate against applicants or employees based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical condition), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, citizenship, or any other class protected by applicable law