Senior Business Data Analyst

Allied Consultants has been contracted with the Texas State Government for 33 years, we are a Top Ten ranked vendor, and premier provider of technical and business staffing solutions. We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Business Data Analyst to be a key resource on a technical services team for our client, the Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC). Work Location Remote Responsibilities The client seeks a senior Data Analyst to perform highly advanced (senior-level) data analysis and documentation supporting the agency’s Technology Modernization initiatives (including Mainframe Transformation and LoneSTAR). Work is data-centric: profiling and mapping data, documenting source-to-target (S2T) transformations, analyzing root causes of data defects, defining data quality controls, and creating dataflow/lineage documentation across SQL Server, Oracle, and mainframe/legacy sources. The analyst collaborates with product owners, SMEs, DBAs, ETL engineers (SSIS/ADF/Informatica), and reporting teams (Power BI/SSRS) to translate business needs into requirements, specifications, and testable acceptance criteria, ensure accurate and timely extracts/loads, and support audit-ready reporting. Work is performed under limited supervision with considerable latitude for initiative and independent judgment. This position will be responsible for data analysis and documentation in the implementation of multiple inter-related projects (including implementation of software applications in Software as a Service (SaaS) or Commercial off the Shelf (COTS), migration of data from the mainframe to the new systems and building a Data Warehouse). Assessment of existing Mainframe Transformation business analysis processes, implementation of any necessary improvements to these processes, and monitoring/enforcement of the processes to ensure deliverables and materials are produced and maintained in accordance with newly established processes and procedures, are of consistent quality, and use accepted business analysis methodologies. Make assignments and tracks work of other team members or completes individual assignments as needed. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment Qualifications Minimum (Required): 10+ years of: • Business analysis experience with a focus on data modeling and data flow for software development projects; including the preparation of project related documentation, data model and data flow documentation. • Strong interpersonal, collaborative, analytical, written/verbal/ presentation communication skills in English (specifically technical writing); and well versed with MS Office suite of products and prototyping/screen mock-up tools such as Visio and SnagIt. • Hands-on requirements elicitation: client management and technical documentation including traceability, use cases, prototyping, and data modeling • Facilitating analysis of business and functional requirements and design of technology specifications, working with business / functional personnel. • Experience working with ETL/ELT teams and artifacts (SSIS, ADF, and/or Informatica): reading/writing S2T specs, documenting transformations, validating loads. • Strong analysis experience and expertise in assessing Production Support issues related to system and/or data bridges to determine Root Cause and document items needed for data or system correction. • Developing/maintaining an understanding of key business drivers/impacts, assisting clients with identifying and solving business-related system and data errors. • Facilitating analysis of business and functional requirements and design of technology specifications, working with business / • functional personnel. • Defining functional design and systems specifications; preparing/reviewing/delivering completed packages. • Advanced SQL proficiency (SQL Server and/or Oracle) for profiling, validation, and reconciliation; fluency with ERD/relational modeling, normalization, keys, indexing. • Participating in and providing guidance to Business and Functional Units in developing and completing user acceptance testing, training, and implementation-related activities. 4+ years of: • Strong technical writing skills and proficiency with Visio/diagramming; experience maintaining auditable artifacts in SharePoint/Confluence/Azure DevOps. • Experience SQL, including MS SQL Server; SSIS and .Net development environments; Azure DevOps; Oracle; and analysis of data bridges. Preferred (Optional): • Familiarity with mainframe environments, including hierarchical databases and their limitations; relational databases; Informatica, MuleSoft, COBOL, Java, Salesforce, Snowflake and GoAnywhere. • Experience with process improvement strategies and methodologies. • Proven ability to lead change and design more efficient processes. • Experience in Oil and Gas industry as well as general compliance and enforcement related projects as a Business Analyst with a focus on data, databases, and data bridges. • Proven ability to work compatibly within multifaceted teams; resolve conflict; and deal with challenging situations. • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Business Administration or related discipline or equivalent work experience. Overview Allied Consultants offers its family of consultants excellent rates, a local support staff, and an attractive benefits package which includes medical insurance (Allied shares a percentage of the cost), life insurance, a matching 401(k) plan and a cafeteria plan. Candidates selected for interview will be required to undergo criminal background checks and may be required to complete a drug screen in accordance with Federal and State Law. Offers of Employment are contingent on a successful background check. Allied Consultants is an equal opportunities employer.