Data Analyst

Position: Data Analyst

Location: Newark NJ

Duration: 1 year

Job Description:

• Provide analytical and functional support in the area of work integration, business plan development, budgets, and the balanced scorecard process. 

• Provide integrated financial and operating information such as goals performance, resource allocation and optimization to provide value to the business planning process on a continual basis. 

• Collect, summarize, and analyze various financial / operational data and performance measures. 

• Provide information and recommendations to clients that drive improved business results. 

• Integrate financial and operating information to add value to the business and ensure compliance with Company policies. 

• Develop and prepare work management policies and procedures. Prepare periodic presentations around performance results. 

• Assist with Special projects as necessary.

• Develop and implement data collection systems and other strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and data quality. 

• Acquire data from primary or secondary data sources and maintain databases/data systems. 

• Identify, analyze, and interpret trends or patterns in complex data sets. Filter and “clean” data, and review computer reports, printouts, and performance indicators to locate and correct code problems. 

• Work closely with management to prioritize business and information needs. 

• Locate and define new process improvement opportunities.

Requirements: 

• 2 – 5 years of Data Analyst experience.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.

• BS in Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, Information Management, Statistics Business, Finance, Accounting or Engineering or equivalent experience. 

• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills required. 

• High level of Microsoft Access skills required.

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and have a vehicle available for offsite meetings.